Having a sick child is difficult and often scary. You don't always know what to do to make them feel better, and it's made all the worse when they're too little to tell you what's wrong. But as cold and flu season approaches, pediatric emergency medicine doctor Meghan Martin warns against five products she 'despises' as a pediatrician. She provides alternatives and emphasizes the importance of understanding what is truly beneficial for children's health.
Dr. Meghan Martin cautions against cough and cold medicines for children under 6, stating, 'These are not recommended, they are expensive, and they generally do nothing, and they have a lot of side effects associated with them.' Instead, she recommends using Ibuprofen or Tylenol for fever and discomfort, as well as saline nasal sprays and cool mist humidifiers.
On the topic of Neosporin, Dr. Martin explains, 'This commonly causes hypersensitivity reactions on the skin. Instead, she suggests washing the cut with soap and water and following with the use of Vaseline, Aquaphor, or Bacitracin.' She notes that while Bacitracin is effective, Neosporin's combination of ingredients can lead to a greater risk of allergy or skin sensitivity.
Discussing infant products, Martin says, 'So many of these kiddos end up with contact dermatitis or worsening eczema symptoms' due to fragrances in soaps, lotions, and detergents. She strongly advises parents to eliminate any fragrance-containing products for their children to prevent these issues.
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