Natalie has a runny nose today, a watery eye, and a little cough. (Maybe her very first cold!) I haven't checked her temp officially yet, but she feels warm. I gave her some Benadryl to help her sleep tonight, but can I give her Tylenol or Ibuprofen, too, if she has a temp? TIA!

By Colette on Monday, July 25, 2005 - 08:59 pm:

You can but I wouldn't unless her temp is really high. A fever is your body's way of fighting off infection. Chances are, the benadryl will put her into a healing sleep. Try a tepid bath instead.

By Tink on Monday, July 25, 2005 - 10:17 pm:

Ditto Colette. Unless you know the fever is really affecting her normal sleep and play patterns or it is very high, I would suggest a cooler bath and cool fluids. She can have the Tylenol or Motrin, if you think it is bad enough for it.

By Amecmom on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - 08:46 am:

Ditto the others for daytime, but at night, I'd give her the pain reliever to make sure she can get a good night's sleep if she's running a fever.
Ame

By Reds9298 on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - 09:22 am:

Thanks everyone. Ame, I was thinking the same thing.