How can I do this?

[joyfulpraise93]

to each his own, not trying to medle, but God never called anyone to suffer, did he? If there is a drug out there that can help, why not take it? Isn't that like the family on the Titanic that refused a life boat b/c they were praying for God to save them? Not "flaming" at all, just wondering.


now, as a mom who has "benadrylled" her kids, let me tell you, it wasn't everyday, or anything like that. I have 4 kids and I can count on one hand how many times I have done that. I am sure I'll have to do it again along the way!! lol

I don't think there's anything wrong with giving children medicine (natural or not) when they're sick, but when you're talking about madicating just to get them to sleep...I'm reallllly not sure about that. I wouldn't want to contradict all the moms here who are older than I am and have had several children, but I'm not sure that's something I would be comfortable with at all.

Guess I would just try to keep him occupied and bring some snacks, toys and a blanket you could even put down on the floor for him to sleep/play on. Someone here had a good idea about asking if you can use another room other than the nursery for your child.

[Guest Guest]

to each his own, not trying to medle, but God never called anyone to suffer, did he? If there is a drug out there that can help, why not take it? Isn't that like the family on the Titanic that refused a life boat b/c they were praying for God to save them? Not "flaming" at all, just wondering.


now, as a mom who has "benadrylled" her kids, let me tell you, it wasn't everyday, or anything like that. I have 4 kids and I can count on one hand how many times I have done that. I am sure I'll have to do it again along the way!! lol

oKJac80...Oh, I know. His doctor and dad are the ones that put that idea in his head. I think Mark likes to act cool, too. You know...he is 17. I only have one child. So??? LOL. Now, can I give it to my dogs? They are a piece of work...especially, the small one.


I am NOT going to suffer with seizures, if I can avoid it. That is what the medication, "Dilatin" is for. I take a low does daily (2 times). I had them when I was a child (fever-related) when I got very sick...strep-throat, mono, scarlet fever. My parents did the BEST job they could. They didn't know what was wrong with me. hehe.


Mark's dad takes high-blood pressure medication. The man NEEDS it. :thumb

[HappyChristian]

Katey-Anne, I think you are right, that it is being blown out of proportion. But you could take precaution by giving your son something natural that will stimulate his immune system for protection against any lingering germs (and even new ones no-one knows about!). There are many safe natural things you could use. Colloidal Silver is wonderful at fighting both virus and bacteria. We used to give our son Immuno-Plex and Immuno-Comp. Basically the same thing, just different companies. He very rarely got sick...and I always had a houseful of kids because I babysat. He did get sick, but it was rare, and didn't last long. Just some thoughts, 'cause I know you don't like chemical meds.

[deafnva77]

I don't think it is a good idea at all. I think it will teach them to use medicine for the wrong reason (even as little as 1 years old, it sort of grow on to them like a sponge) . people have used OTC medicine to get high.

Many people who take illegal drugs would give drugs to their kids to shut them up. Some people believe that girl Casey in the NEWS may have drugged her daughter, Caylee, so she would sleep while Casey can go out and party or be with a boyfriend... but instead accidently killed her daughter.

Please give your child medicine for the right reason and in the correct doses-- The gov't had to remove some OTC medicine because the parents tend to abuse it.

My son taked benadryl all the time for allergy hives.. it make him wired, not sleepy.

[HappyChristian]

deafnva - I kinda agree and kinda disagree with your take on that - that giving kids something like Benadryl if there is no allergy could cause them to use medicine wrongly. At one year old, the child isn't going to know why something is being given, so it isn't going to affect a future addiction.

I don't think I'd give Benadryl to my child just to make the child sleepy, though. It is a benign product, so it actually doesn't hurt anything. But if I needed to do something (like a plane ride) I would probably go with something natural, but that's just me.

[deafnva77]

deafnva - I kinda agree and kinda disagree with your take on that - that giving kids something like Benadryl if there is no allergy could cause them to use medicine wrongly. At one year old, the child isn't going to know why something is being given, so it isn't going to affect a future addiction.

I don't think I'd give Benadryl to my child just to make the child sleepy, though. It is a benign product, so it actually doesn't hurt anything. But if I needed to do something (like a plane ride) I would probably go with something natural, but that's just me.

A one year old will probably grow up thinking why she need some pills to fall asleep. It's because the mother trained her that way. My dad used to smack me when I was a toddler when I blocked his tv. He didn't do that when I got older though. I used to wondered why I get frustrated when people block my tv, then mom told me that story and now I believe his behavior did affect me. I don't get frustrated anymore though.
A child may not understand why, but I still think they pick up thing without knowing it. You should be molding your child to be responsible adult from toddler til they leave home.

plus a toddler knows she is sick and need medicine ~ Child: "boo-boo tummy" Mother giving the child medicine: "This will help make your boo boo better". Kinda like how they put bandaids on teddybears because their teddybear is hurt. but she won't understand why she taking medicine when she feel fine.

my mom have 5 kids and she never had the need to drug any of us. None of us never had any drug addicts (except cigerettes and alcohols)

Mrs.W Do you have a baby monitor? maybe you can take it to church and listen from that in an another room if they really insist to keep away from your child. Other than that, just deal with your child the best you can.

[Annie]

Hey, just coming back to clarify that I'm not a "drugger" of children (if that's even a word). I guarantee that if you ask my children if I ever give them Benadryl, they'd say, "I don't know--what's it for?" I have not used it as a sleep aid more than a total of maybe two or three times, when they were babies--too young to remember. The older ones would never know that I used it to help them sleep, or that I've used it on their younger sibs. Our family is not in the habit of taking sleeping aids at all. We don't do antibiotics unless it is the only way to get rid of a sickness.

I will say that once we left the cap off of the Benadryl. We had given it to our then 3yo to relieve some pretty bad itchy eyes and runny nose that were keeping her awake. We were half asleep when we were giving her the medicine, and we totally dropped the ball and left the cap off. Well, guess who chugged it down? When I stumbled back in to check on the child, I noticed a lot of medicine around her mouth and on her jammies. It was hard to tell how much she had drunk. We called the hospital to see what we should do. They said, "Just stay home; she'll be fine. Benadryl isn't that potent." But, conscientious parents that we were, we took her in anyway. The docs observed her for a while and then sent her home. Sure enough, she was OK...no harmful effects at all. (She did sleep well for the rest of the night. )

Katy-Anne, I remember saying the same things you're saying...I would never do that, etc. As I look back, I can see that I've done a lot of things that I never thought I'd do. Not that you should give him the medicine--just don't think too ill of those who have done things like that. :wink

[Guest Guest]

Hey, just coming back to clarify that I'm not a "drugger" of children (if that's even a word). I guarantee that if you ask my children if I ever give them Benadryl, they'd say, "I don't know--what's it for?" I have not used it as a sleep aid more than a total of maybe two or three times, when they were babies--too young to remember. The older ones would never know that I used it to help them sleep, or that I've used it on their younger sibs. Our family is not in the habit of taking sleeping aids at all. We don't do antibiotics unless it is the only way to get rid of a sickness.

I will say that once we left the cap off of the Benadryl. We had given it to our then 3yo to relieve some pretty bad itchy eyes and runny nose that were keeping her awake. We were half asleep when we were giving her the medicine, and we totally dropped the ball and left the cap off. Well, guess who chugged it down? When I stumbled back in to check on the child, I noticed a lot of medicine around her mouth and on her jammies. It was hard to tell how much she had drunk. We called the hospital to see what we should do. They said, "Just stay home; she'll be fine. Benadryl isn't that potent." But, conscientious parents that we were, we took her in anyway. The docs observed her for a while and then sent her home. Sure enough, she was OK...no harmful effects at all. (She did sleep well for the rest of the night. )

Katy-Anne, I remember saying the same things you're saying...I would never do that, etc. As I look back, I can see that I've done a lot of things that I never thought I'd do. Not that you should give him the medicine--just don't think too ill of those who have done things like that.

An excellent post, Annie. Very well said. :thumb

[okjac80]

I don't think there's anything wrong with giving children medicine (natural or not) when they're sick, but when you're talking about madicating just to get them to sleep...I'm reallllly not sure about that. I wouldn't want to contradict all the moms here who are older than I am and have had several children, but I'm not sure that's something I would be comfortable with at all.

Guess I would just try to keep him occupied and bring some snacks, toys and a blanket you could even put down on the floor for him to sleep/play on. Someone here had a good idea about asking if you can use another room other than the nursery for your child.

LOL
I remember when I had no kids/just one. I had all this high aspirations: no TV, no sugar, no pop, no babysitters, no nursery at church, etc.To say the least, somewhere along the 3rd or 4th kid, I have loosened up!! LOL When we first started homeschooling, I had these lofty ideas of all of us at the kitchen table, doing school so sweetly, with the little ones playing softly in the floor, while I am busy about the kitchen. YEAH RIGHT!! LOL That lofty goal came crashing down like a ton of bricks!!

[HappyChristian]

:Green Even with only one, oKJ, that illusion can be smashed as the one gets older!!!!

[joyfulpraise93]

Interesting how there's nothing more discouraging to a new mother (or mom to be) than to be told that 'you may think that now....but we'll see once you're farther down this path'.

Someone did that to me the other day when I suggested that I was interested in making some of my own cleaning/baby supplies.

Truth is some people really hold to the idea of no sugars, no pop, no medicating...it's something they really believe in.

[Guest Guest]

Interesting how there's nothing more discouraging to a new mother (or mom to be) than to be told that 'you may think that now....but we'll see once you're farther down this path'.

Someone did that to me the other day when I suggested that I was interested in making some of my own cleaning/baby supplies.

Truth is some people really hold to the idea of no sugars, no pop, no medicating...it's something they really believe in.

Rachel...you will know when to let some of this roll in one ear and out of the other. Some of it will stick. Each child is unique. We are all unique. hehe. People seem to forget that everyone has their one set of fingerprints....not a one is alike.


My second-oldest brother's close friend is a dentist. He swore that his children would NEVER be given a pacifer. They had twin boys at first. Those pacifers hit their mouths on day three. Isn't God awesome! LOL.

[HappyChristian]

Interesting how there's nothing more discouraging to a new mother (or mom to be) than to be told that 'you may think that now....but we'll see once you're farther down this path'.

Someone did that to me the other day when I suggested that I was interested in making some of my own cleaning/baby supplies.

Truth is some people really hold to the idea of no sugars, no pop, no medicating...it's something they really believe in.

Oh, Rachel, I don't think anyone was trying to be discouraging!!! Really! Haven't you ever realized that something you thought would be didn't turn out like you thought? That's all that is behind what has been posted, I do believe!

I know that I wanted to be supermom when I was expecting. We would rear our son (thought we'd have more, but that proved not to be the case) with only natural stuff (we really did and do believe in a lot of that...just didn't and don't have the money to practice it as thoroughly as we'd like). We cut out sugar for a good long time...but then my hubby got a hankering for kool-aid, so it came back into our diets. Now, though, we use Stevia. Actually makes drinking kool-aid good for you! :Green

There are many things that I wanted to do as a mom and wasn't able to do them. And I look back on that with regret...but can't change things!

As far as wanting to make some of your own supplies - that's great! I have a friend who makes baby wipes as a gift for showers often. She uses rolls of paper towels cut in half, puts them in wipe containers, and puts a mixture of baby oil and water in. They make great wipes for lots less money. And, believe me, the sense of accomplishment that you will get from doing something like that - taking care of your little baby and saving your big baby ( :Green ) money it wonderful. Don't let anyone discourage you from doing what you and Samer think you should for and with your baby(ies)!

Please don't take any of the comments as disparaging. I have heard people at times be condescending with a "just wait until..." attitude - but I don't think that's how any of this was meant! Truly (I know my comment wasn't! It was simply meant that things didn't go as I thought they would before they happened...nor even, in a lot of cases, the way I wished!).

[joyfulpraise93]

Oh, Rachel, I don't think anyone was trying to be discouraging!!! Really! Haven't you ever realized that something you thought would be didn't turn out like you thought? That's all that is behind what has been posted, I do believe!

I know that I wanted to be supermom when I was expecting. We would rear our son (thought we'd have more, but that proved not to be the case) with only natural stuff (we really did and do believe in a lot of that...just didn't and don't have the money to practice it as thoroughly as we'd like). We cut out sugar for a good long time...but then my hubby got a hankering for kool-aid, so it came back into our diets. Now, though, we use Stevia. Actually makes drinking kool-aid good for you! :Green

There are many things that I wanted to do as a mom and wasn't able to do them. And I look back on that with regret...but can't change things!

As far as wanting to make some of your own supplies - that's great! I have a friend who makes baby wipes as a gift for showers often. She uses rolls of paper towels cut in half, puts them in wipe containers, and puts a mixture of baby oil and water in. They make great wipes for lots less money. And, believe me, the sense of accomplishment that you will get from doing something like that - taking care of your little baby and saving your big baby ( :Green ) money it wonderful. Don't let anyone discourage you from doing what you and Samer think you should for and with your baby(ies)!

Please don't take any of the comments as disparaging. I have heard people at times be condescending with a "just wait until..." attitude - but I don't think that's how any of this was meant! Truly (I know my comment wasn't! It was simply meant that things didn't go as I thought they would before they happened...nor even, in a lot of cases, the way I wished!).

Honestly, gals, it's probably just me. I'm tired and I guess took it all in a discouraging way. Don't mind me! I know you guys aren't here to discourage. How easy it is to forget that, though, when I see discouragement coming from other places. :smile Didn't mean to seem rude or unthankful for all the advice you all have certainly given me in the past few months! :smile

[deafnva77]

I've seen parents who really did live off sugar free diet. Some have to do it because of health problems.

the only problem is that the kid will get sugar from other families. And before you know it, he is eating it all the time at their house. That's when the parent end up losing the battle. But boy, if you told them he have health condition, those outside family sure will stick with your diet plan. It seemed to work with me when I told them no nuts or eggs for my son (they seen how bad his eczema was).