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OHbaby! Forums : is it okay https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:10:32 +0000 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:38:24 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=25196 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[is it okay : Thanks everyone. The steaming...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=636583&title=is-it-okay#636583 Author: first
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Posted: 15 March 2009 at 6:38pm

Thanks everyone. The steaming water is doing the trick. We sit in there for a few minute and then he is able to feed beautifully. He is also able to sleep much better with it too. I will trying put it on a cloth near him as I think that will help too.]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:38:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=636583&title=is-it-okay#636583 <![CDATA[is it okay : I was told to do that and put...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=636538&title=is-it-okay#636538 Author: Shezamumof3
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Posted: 15 March 2009 at 5:27pm

I was told to do that and put it under the cot. We used vicks baby balsam on Cadens clothes from 2 months old and then on his skin from 6 months old.]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:27:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=636538&title=is-it-okay#636538 <![CDATA[is it okay : Another idea is putting it on...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=636204&title=is-it-okay#636204 Author: cat007
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Posted: 14 March 2009 at 9:55pm

Another idea is putting it on a tissue and putting it between the layers of clothing on bubs so there is no way it can touch their skin but can be close enough to breathe.]]> Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:55:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=636204&title=is-it-okay#636204 <![CDATA[is it okay : Yeah that's why you use Baby...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635865&title=is-it-okay#635865 Author: GlimmerShine
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Posted: 14 March 2009 at 10:45am

Yeah that's why you use Baby Balsam which is still Vicks (same brand etc), but specially formulated for babies from 6 months (says this on the box). I'm sure when I used it for my child though it said from 4 months up?

Vicks would be fine to use if its not directly on baby's skin and is only on a cloth or in a bowl with steaming water.]]> Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:45:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635865&title=is-it-okay#635865 <![CDATA[is it okay : I had heard that you shouldnt...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635848&title=is-it-okay#635848 Author: Summersmummy
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Posted: 14 March 2009 at 9:59am

I had heard that you shouldnt use vicks until bubs is 2. Not too sure why. Im sure it says this on the box. ]]> Sat, 14 Mar 2009 09:59:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635848&title=is-it-okay#635848 <![CDATA[is it okay : I'd say so. I also put a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635834&title=is-it-okay#635834 Author: peanut butter
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Posted: 14 March 2009 at 9:33am

I'd say so. I also put a bit of eucalyptus on a tissue under his sheet.

One suggestion a pharmacist gave me if you want a "cheap" vapouriser is to set up a crock pot in their room and let it bubble away all night.

]]> Sat, 14 Mar 2009 09:33:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635834&title=is-it-okay#635834 <![CDATA[is it okay : My bubs has a cold at the moment...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635646&title=is-it-okay#635646 Author: hannibal
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Posted: 13 March 2009 at 9:02pm

My bubs has a cold at the moment and I tried the Saline for the nose and also got some of the Karvol oil and placed on a tissue on the floor by her cot (it smelled quite strong) and we had a much better night. I had a feeling when I was reading about colds that we couldn't use Vicks, but I could be totally wrong!!]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:02:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635646&title=is-it-okay#635646 <![CDATA[is it okay : We hang a T towel with Karvol...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635629&title=is-it-okay#635629 Author: MummyFreckle
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Posted: 13 March 2009 at 8:50pm

We hang a T towel with Karvol (similar) oil on it - on the end of Olis cot.

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:50:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635629&title=is-it-okay#635629 <![CDATA[is it okay : or you can rub it on their clothes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635586&title=is-it-okay#635586 Author: bext1
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Posted: 13 March 2009 at 7:55pm

or you can rub it on their clothes rather than their skin

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:55:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635586&title=is-it-okay#635586 <![CDATA[is it okay : Yes, absolutely fine. You can...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635555&title=is-it-okay#635555 Author: busymum
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Posted: 13 March 2009 at 7:10pm

Yes, absolutely fine. You can put it under his cot too. There is a baby balsam done by Vicks which is ok to put on their bodies (it won't "burn") from 3mos - available at the supermarket.]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:10:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635555&title=is-it-okay#635555 <![CDATA[is it okay : It fine to do that. I also use...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635532&title=is-it-okay#635532 Author: busyissy
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Posted: 13 March 2009 at 6:41pm

It fine to do that. I also use to clip a tissue with vicks in it underneath Dominic's pj collar rather than put it on his skin.]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:41:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635532&title=is-it-okay#635532 <![CDATA[is it okay : Mum told me to do the steaming...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635526&title=is-it-okay#635526 Author: flakesitchyfeet
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Posted: 13 March 2009 at 6:29pm

Mum told me to do the steaming thing with Hollie, and she's younger :)]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:29:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635526&title=is-it-okay#635526 <![CDATA[is it okay : I use vicks baby balsam on my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635505&title=is-it-okay#635505 Author: FreeSpirit
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Posted: 13 March 2009 at 6:00pm

I use vicks baby balsam on my daughter, it's fine to use from 6 months.]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:00:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635505&title=is-it-okay#635505 <![CDATA[is it okay : Don't see why not, I have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635432&title=is-it-okay#635432 Author: LeahandJoel
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Posted: 13 March 2009 at 4:32pm

Don't see why not, I have a menthol liquid that I put in water in a steamer so it would be doing the same thing....the Dr told me to do it when Joel was sick at 3 weeks.

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:32:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635432&title=is-it-okay#635432 <![CDATA[is it okay : to put vick in a bowl of steaming...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635427&title=is-it-okay#635427 Author: first
Subject: 25196
Posted: 13 March 2009 at 4:29pm

to put vick in a bowl of steaming water and place this near my sons cot to help him breath? I did this just now and he went of too sleep so much more peacfully. I don't want to rub it on him as he's still so small but is breathing it in okay or should I not do this again??]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:29:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25196&PID=635427&title=is-it-okay#635427