Mild vapour rub (Boots Mild Vapour Rub 3 Months Plus)

Member Name: pink19

Product:	Boots Mild Vapour Rub 3 Months Plus
Date:	29/11/08 (115 review reads)
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Advantages: works well to help your child feel more comfortable

Disadvantages: none

I bought this product for my son not long after he was 3 months old. He had been suffering with a nasty cold, chesty cough and a blocked nose. Being so young there is not a lot that you can give a baby and as he wasn't fussed on calpol i had to find an alternative. After searching the shelves in Boots i eventually come across the vapour rubs. Having used Vicks vapour rub myself i knew how strong it was and was a bit worried that it would be too strong for a baby. I was pleased to find that Boots had a range of their own and they had one that was suitable from the age of 3 months.

I paid slightly over a pound for it and it was a 45g tub, so value wise , i was definately pleased with the price. The box had a picture of a baby on the front with the Boots logo on the front. The actual tub is white with a white screw lid, there is a bright green label going around the middle. I bought it around a year and a half ago so im not sure if the packaging has changed at all.

The actual vapour rub is clear in colour and is quite thick. When you open the tub straight away you can smell the product, it has quite a strong smell. It contains Eucalyptus oil, Levomenthol and Racemc Camphor and white soft paraffin. You can definately smell the Eucalyptus and menthol. This product works exactly the same way as Vicks vapour rub would, with it being milder it doesnt work any less so that is not something that you need to worry about. Although it is quite strong smelling it is not too overpowering and didnt seem to cause my son any discomfort. It has a very long shelf life and as you dont need to use a lot a tub lasts a very long time, i still have 3 quarters of a tub left and i bought this about a year and a half ago.

This product helps you baby with its breathing. It helps to clear blocked noses and clear congestion caused by colds. It also helps with all symptons of colds and coughs.

For babies and younger children this is to be used sparingly by rubbing into their chest and back. For older children and adults a generous amount can be applied in the same way. This is especially good to use at bed time to help with symptoms and discomfort.

The vapour rub can sometimes cause skin irritations or in some cases an allergic reaction, it can cause red, itchy skin or a rash. Monitoring your child and checking their skin after use will help to decide whether or not this is suitable for your child.

I would recommend this to any parent with a young baby, for me this product is essential to keep in the cupboard for when your child is ill.

Summary: Great product for when your child is full up with a cold