Our pediatrician prescribed hydroxzine for our 6 month old due to sleep problems and possible allergies.  She stated we should use it as needed.  I feel that he is so young and I am terrified to give it to him.  He does often sneeze and have congestion.
Hi...no anti-allergic is recommended or FDA approved at less than 6 months age. But in medicine it is always risk benefit ratio. So it is the discretion of the clinician to prescribe a medicine or not. My personal opinion is that if the so-called sneezing and chest congestion are not affecting the kid\u2019s daily activities, you need not give him any medicine. Most of the cough and cold in kids are self limiting and seasonal. So do not worry. Regards -