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Dr. Abinaya Mathankumar has around six years of experience as a pediatrician and a lactation consultant. She did her MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2012 and completed her postgraduation in 2015. She currently practices at Sakthi Hospital, Thillaipuram, Tamil Nadu, specializing in newborn care and growth and development. She presented her paper on Pediatric Epilepsy in Texas, US.
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Sugar water for babies is often used for pain relief. It is prepared by dissolving regular sugar ([simple_tooltip text="sucrose" tooltip="Crystalline disaccharide sugar, which is the main constituent of white sugar." ]or glucose) in water. The solution is commonly used in some cultures as a supplement with breast milk. However, it is not recommended to serve sugar water to babies, especially those younger than six months (1). Read on to know the use of sugar water for babies and why it is not recommended. [MJ_RELATED_LINKS href="https://www.momjunction.com/articles/water-for-baby-formula-tap-bottled-distilled-well_00670670/" title="Water For Baby Formula: Which Type Should You Use?"] [mj-toc] Why Is Sugar Water Used For Babies? There are several anecdotal and traditional uses of sugar water for babies. Some of the common ones are listed here. Aids in pain relief: In medical care, pharmaceutical-grade sugar water (or sweet sucrose water, as often called) is used to provide relief from pain. A research study showed that sterile sugar water could provide moderate pain relief caused...
[mj-toc] Benadryl is an antihistamine commonly used to relieve symptoms of allergies, common cold, and hay fever. It is available as a syrup, chewable tablets, pills, and capsules. Benadryl has a children’s version that comes in syrup and chewable tablets (1). In this post, MomJunction tells you about the safety profile, uses, and side effects of using Children’s Benadryl. Is Benadryl Safe For Children? The Office of the Child Advocate Connecticut Child Fatality Review Panel issued a public health alert, which says that antihistamines such as Benadryl should be given to children for a specific medical condition and only when prescribed by a licensed medical provider (2). Benadryl can be safe for reducing the symptoms of allergies in children when administered according to the prescribed dosage. Never use Benadryl as a sedative for babies (3). Before giving Benadryl to your child, consult a pediatrician to determine the right dosage. If your child displays any symptoms of allergy after taking Benadryl,...