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The Best Baby Cold Remedies—And The Ones You Should Avoid

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09Avoid these products altogether

Cough medicine

This is not recommended for babies (or any children younger than six). According to Health Canada, there is no evidence that over-the-counter cough and cold medicine is effective, and it can cause harm when misused or overused. The same goes for natural cough medicines because natural ingredients can still cause dangerous side effects and allergies.

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