In adults and children age 2 and older use it only on the neck and chest.
Can i put vicks vapor rub on my baby chest.
You could try special nonmedicated rub for babies 3 months and older.
Topical camphor absorbed through mucous membranes or broken skin also can be toxic.
Vicks is a topical ointment meaning a person can rub it directly on to their skin.
Swallowing a few teaspoons of camphor one of the main ingredients in vaporub and other topical medications such as campho phenique and bengay can cause deadly poisoning in toddlers.
The blend is dubbed.
See ingredients and more vicks babyrub is a non medicated formula that contains fragrances of eucalyptus rosemary and lavender.
The manufacturer s directions warn that vicks vaporub should not be used on children younger than age 2 1.
Vicks baby rub is designed to be gentle on baby s skin and has no medication in it.
Vaporub should never be used on children younger than 2 years of age.
If your baby is under the age of 2 you should never apply vicks to their chest nose feet or elsewhere.
Vicks vaporub should only be used on children ages two years and over.
It can also be used on muscles and joints as a temporary pain reliever.
The most effective way for children and adults over 2 years old to use vvr is to only apply it to the chest or throat area.
To avoid skin irritation spread applications several hours apart.
When vaporub was applied directly to the animals airways the ointment caused an increase in mucus production which narrowed the size of the airways.
Combined with your loving touch it is perfect to calm soothe and relax your baby.
This type is not meant for babies.
There is a non medicated type of this product called vicks baby rub that may be used on babies 3 months up to 2 years of age.
Parents or caregivers can apply vicks babyrub directly to a child s neck upper back and chest but should avoid.
The camphor can be absorbed through your mucous membranes and is toxic especially to toddlers and babies.
Vicks babyrub may be used on babies three months and over.
Regular vicks vapor rub should only be used for children over the age of 2 through adults.