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... in response to Warning about Vicks VapoRub
  1. Marishka Noyb on Warning about Vicks VapoRub
    Marishka Noyb Marishka Noyb United States says:
    November 7, 2015 at 12:43 AM

    If you use vicks Vapor Rub stay indoors or wash it all off before going outdoors on cold days. You can get pneumonia from going out on cold days.A good thing to do with small children is put them to sleep in a car seat...it elevates them and makes it easier to breath
    and yes.....Buckle them in !

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    • Both wrong
      Daniel Robert Law Daniel Robert Law United States says:
      March 5, 2016 at 3:43 PM

      You don't catch pneumonia from the cold. Raising a baby the few inches with a car seat doesn't 'elevate' them.
      If you use Vick's as a rub then go out in the cold it will feel colder, but it's no danger.

      I was raised using Vick's in the home (I'm 67 now). Congestion dissipates if you put Vick's in a steamer, or even in hot water in a bowl. Use a towel to cover your head and keep the vapors in (CLOSE YOUR EYES UNDER THERE!!). Sometimes it relaxes me due to the comforting memories of childhood I think.

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