Question
Can the baby take child cough syrup? The baby occasionally has hiccups (has had them before) and is not feverish; otherwise, everything is fine. The cough has lasted for 4 days, with 4-5 coughs per day in the first two days, feeling like it’s from changing diapers. I am breastfeeding, and the baby doesn’t cough when breastfeeding after adjusting the diaper-changing position. However, the baby still coughs when lying down…
Answer
Based on your description, the baby’s cough appears to be caused by catching a cold and not from breastfeeding. The reason the baby still coughs when lying down is because nasal mucus is refluxing to the throat (post-nasal drip), which stimulates the throat and causes coughing. As for the child’s lung-clearing syrup, it is necessary to inspect its ingredients to determine if it is suitable for a three-month-old child. If the child’s lung-clearing syrup you mentioned contains ingredients like Platycodon grandiflorus, it can be given to the child, with a recommended dose of 1 milliliter three times a day. However, if the syrup contains antihistamines like phenylephrine, it should not be given to a three-month-old child, as antihistamines are prohibited for children under 2 years old.