Vics Baby Balsam

[sshellzp]

Is this bad to put on babies chests? My daughter is 3 month old (corrected) today and was wondering if it can b harmfull to rub in on her chest. The chemist said to put it on a flannel next to her bed but this doesnt seem to be working...

[Cupcake]

It is very mild, I have used it on DD since she was 10 weeks old, another idea is to put it on the souls of there feet or rub some on there back.
I have never had a problem with it.

[Spewiesmum]

Ditto the feet - I smother my son's feet with it and then pop socks on.

[shanz]

Hey Shell, we have been using it on Blake's chest from about 1 month old. Earlier than it says i know but it never hurt him. After his night bath we just rub a small amount on to his chest. Worked a treat for us.

[Kari_Adel]

If you're really worried.. put in on her singlet. That way she'll still breathe it in etc but it'll reduce the risk of it irritating her skin. My DS Jake suffered with eczema so I was always a bit paranoid of putting products onto his skin directly.. so putting it on his singlet always helped. :thumbsup:

[pookiesossige]

Grab yourself some Euky Bear Rub from the pharmacy if you're worried- it's gentler and for babies before they are old enough Vick's stuff. It's more like a gentle cream and so nice to rub in- my DS loves me putting it on and it's not so full-on like the Vicks.

[brooke]

shell we have been using it for PP but she is a bit older now.. so im not sure but it did work a treat!

[Mum&bubs]

I just put it on Summer's singlet and it works great for us :thumbsup:

[veve]

another singlet user here... works a treat!!

[SuperWoman]

I put it on DS's singlet too, and it does the job!:thumbsup:

[Reidymac]

I put it on a singlet or a cloth in between singlet and jammies.:thumbsup:

The reason that they don't recommend you apply this to the chest anymore is because the gel will drop the core temperature of the user over time (much like sweat draws out the heat, catches the cool air and cools down the body). Chest (heart) is where the heat (blood) is, so not an ideal effect on a little baby who cant regulate own temperature very well anyway.

[Lunar]

I sometimes put some into a folded tissue and place it under the singlet. I find this works well too.

[Natsmummy]

I never liked the idea of putting it directly on his chest, so I put it on bub's singlet and the collar of his grosuit and it works a treat.

[SilverStarfish]

If you're really worried.. put in on her singlet.

What a great idea! I never thought of that!

[jessgray]

if they dont recomend putting on bubs chest why does it say on the directions to put it on their back and chest and neck?
i have always put it on DS's chest but we didnt start using it till this year he was about 9 months then.

[sshellzp]

Thanks for the replys guys :thumbsup:

[Bec]

I have seen the advertisement for the Vicks Baby Balsalm. Can you tell me why use use it on your baby? What does it do ( sorry if it's a stupid question)....

[Karizma]

What an awesome idea to put it on thier singlet instead. I would probably go for ukky bear rub or baby balsalm though. :thumbsup:

[~Alicia]

yep, i use it on the singlet too. :D

[MumofMadd]

I used to put it on a tissue then place it inbetween the singlet and jumpsuit. DS gets eczema and sensitive skini didn't want it affect those.:)

[mz sv6]

at how many months old can u start using the Vicks Baby Balsam ?

[HoopDeeDoo]

says on the container 3 months onwards. It's good stuff, nice and gentle. My two have it on right now :smiliedance: It's the only time Noah has smiled at me lately when I get out the vicks baby balm

[mz sv6]

says on the container 3 months onwards. It's good stuff, nice and gentle. My two have it on right now :smiliedance: It's the only time Noah has smiled at me lately when I get out the vicks baby balm

my ds is only 4 weeks old so its to soon to start using it on him or can i jus use a tiny lil bit on him or on a pce of his clothing ??

[Bec]

what do you use Vick Baby Balm for? is it like the adults vicks that you use when you have congestion? or is it just used on babies to make them feel nice and relaxed?

[~Alicia]

Its for both.


i used it on alexi when she was 2 months, i just didnt put it on her skin, i put a little bit on her singlet. worked a treat :D

[onabreak]

I have been using baby balsam on my daughter the last couple of days now that she has a runny nose. I also bought one of those plug in vicks vapour things. It is great her room smells so nice and it even helps my nose when I walk in there to check on her at night before I go to bed.