Baby Ibuprofen?

[hass2001]

Is anyone giving their baby this instead of Tylenol? I find that the Tylenol doesn't work for us. I have a box of the ibuprofen but haven't used it yet. It even has dosage directions for 6+ month olds and Tylenol doesn't even have that.

[Deleted]

We've been using baby ibuprofin (advil/motrin) since Tommy was 6m old. It works so much better for teething and ear infection pain b/c it is an anti-inflammatory + pain reliver, not just pain reliever.

[claralou]

yes. Our pedi and our pharmacist both recommended this for teething over Tylenol. TBH, I think Tylenol works better for us, but every kid is different. hope it works for you!!

[hass2001]

Thank you!! This is exactly what I need - teething and possible ear infection....will be contacting the doctor today too.

[katie]

Yes, she had a fever and was sick last week and I was giving her advil the whole time. I have also given it before for teething. The one we have is grape flavor and she really likes it so it's not a struggle.

[dixeedeluxe]

We only ever would use Tylenol (after 6m) if we were dealing with a fever and needed to alternate meds every 4hrs to keep it down.

Ibuprofen is our go-to!

[mala]

I always prefer ibuprofen over tylenol.

[laouli]

yes to Advil!

[kandrze1]

Our doctor had us use it a few weeks ago when she had a fever. He told me the doseage to give her. He said it would last longer over night.

[laurack]

I prefer ibuprofen personally so I give her some too. Last night we were out and I had to use tylenol when she woke up crying (tooth). The tylenol seems to not last as long, after 5 hours she was up crying again and wouldn't settle. I've heard ibuprofen lasts 8 hours so I'm getting some today!

I hate tylenol for me, I thought it sucked that while pregnant all I could have was tylenol as it does nothing for me compared to ibuprofen.

[rubber pants]

Ibuprofen all the way! it works so much better!

[mscatra]

Yeah, we're ibuprofen people here, too. We're actually doing children's instead of infants (on pedi's OK). The dosing is a bit different, but it's still cheaper per dose.

[TrudyCampbell]

Yea I give it instead of tylenol now.

[gmoneymommy]

I give it instead if Tylenol too.

[browneyedhunni85]

I just bought some today after recommendations from friends. I was a little hesitant but I'm glad you guys prefer it too.

[pinkpeony6210]

I very rarely use Tylenol. Ibuprofen is our go-to.