To give DD (9 month old) nurofen?

[ArtFine]

She has an awful cold - cough, runny nose and sneezing. Been checked by GP who says it's just a normal cold.

DD cried through most of the night and calpol doesn't seem to be helping.

AIBU to give her nurofen?

[LingDiLong]

of course not! it's 3 months plus. hope she's better soon

[EverythingsDozy]

What does the bottle say?
If it isn't suitable for her age group then yes, YABU!

[Ponkypink]

You can get kids ibuprofen- I am not sure what age it's allowed from but can look at packet. Definitely don't give adult nurofen! But according to google many kinds of infant ibuprofen are safe from 3 months so that should be fine.

[phantomnamechanger]

as long as its the right age one and the correct dose, go for it !

[DiePeppaDie]

I gave DS (10 months) nurofen, it says 3+ months on the bottle. Just 2.5ml, though!

[Finola1step]

According to my packet, it's fine. I would because even if she has a slight temperature, that will make her feel rubbish. With mine, I've done the calpol and nureofen on alternate doses. Just follow the dosage instructions v carefully. Hope she feels better soon.

[MorganLeFey]

If the bottle says you can then YANBU.

BUT I would make sure not on an empty stomach (can be gastric irritant) - so prob not middle of the night..?

[IHaveSeenMyHat]

I wouldn't because I don't see how ibuprofen would help a cold. It's a painkiller/anti inflammatory. If paracetamol isn't helping then I'd assume that the baby is miserable due to the cough/runny nose/sneezing... not pain.

[lessthanBeau]

I always found calpol a load of rubbish , it never worked for any of mine , I only ever use baby ibuprofen imo it works much better. hope she feels better soon.