Wanted to point out this news story since I know many of us (and many of our parents) use Vicks on our kids at the first sign of a cold. According to this article, using Vicks products, and particularly putting Vicks ointment under childrens' nostrils, may actually increase mucus production and cause serious respiratory issues. As with all "scientific studies," there is ample back-and-forth on what this conclusion really means but the medical community is in agreement that it is best to avoid using Vicks on children under 2. Who knew?
Deepa is a wife, mother, writer and she sometimes masquerades as a lawyer as well. She revels in friendship, humor, champagne, and laughing at herself--often. She never ever reads US Magazine, thinks Rushdie is a genius, wishes she could write one sentence as funny as "Arrested Development," and lives in the Bay Area with her motley crew. She can be reached at deviswithbabies@gmail.com