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Newborn and Benadryl?
My doctor told me it was okay to give my daughter (7 weeks) 1/8 teaspoon of Benadryl because she was stung by a bee. Has anyone ever given their infant/newborn Benadryl, how much did you give, and how did they react? I'm really nervous since I know it's a sedative, but it's also a very small amount.
3 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
My pediatrician recommended 1/4 tsp. Benadryl when my son was 9 months old for itchiness due to allergies. We were hoping it would help him sleep, but it had the opposite affect on him. He does not sleep well at all when we give it to him. I have heard that some babies react differently to medication than adults, and that is definitely the case with my child. I'm sure your doctor wouldn't advise you to give Benadryl if he/she wasn't sure it's safe, so I would give her the 1/8 tsp. until the allergic reaction goes away and then stop once she's back to normal. Hope she feels all right!
- ballouLv 45 years ago
Some sneezing is usual in a child; they're clearing out the method. But as each person else stated - DO NOT GIVE BENADRYL! - Call your pediatrician in the event you feel your child is short of any form of treatment. There will have to be a general practitioner or nurse who can support you.
- 1 decade ago
If her doctor told you give it to her then it's safe =| just give her the 1/8 of a teaspoon and no more. It's going to reduce the swelling and itching of the sting. And if she is having any allergic reaction issues it's going to help with those
