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3Vicks Baby Balsam

Vicks Baby Balsam

3Vicks Baby Balsam
4.8

30 reviews

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Effective Within ?One day and A week
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30 reviews
Lea
Lea22 posts
 

Must have product for a good nights sleep – Absolutely love this product. So comforting for baby. Can be used from three months. I put a bit on baby’s chest every night and it helps him fall asleep. Very soothing and mild. Not to be confused with regular Vicks, this is very gentle and calming. Show details

Shameena S.
Shameena S.2 posts
 

Amazing – I have been using this for my 5 year old for few months to relive cough/congestion,it works amazingly. Now I put it on her chest & back before her swimming lesson & it has some what saved her from getting the cough regularly, thanks for inventing this at this price. God sent. Show details

Saralee
SaraleeSA3 posts
 

Baby Vick’s – This product is amazing I tried it on my 4 month old daughter last night who has a chest and inner ear infection and bronchitis and runny nose and coughing it’s amazing how quick it settled my baby girl and she was breathing a lot better I put it on her chest neck and back and on her feet with socks on amazing I will definitely recommend it to my… Read more

mummy friends . Thank you for making this amazing product you saved my daughters life and made me relax more I couldn’t believe how much difference it made for my baby girl thank you so much

ELYSE
ELYSE51 posts
 

Perfect for cough/cold/flu – We love it as when my daughter is really sick and have a running nose/ cough, we will start rubbing it on her chest, back and foot and tucked her in her pjs and socks. Found out that rubbing her foot and wearing her socks reduce her cough a lot and she loves the smell as it s not as stong as tiger balm.

Amber23
Amber237 posts
 

Love This! We call it baby perfume – This stuff is absolutely amazing it is totally amazing I hate going without it it is really Pleasant to smell it's quite calming as well it's not sticky it doesn't get oily and uncomfortable and our house we call it baby perfume and it helps to mosques and he smells that just seem to linger and makes you baby smell delightful

knickerz
knickerz14 posts
 

Helpful addition to bubs first aid kit – I am a true believer in the placebo effect. This makes me feel like I'm helping bubby ahha. A little rubbed into chest, neck, back and his feet after a bath and in the morning. I remember my mum rubbing Vicks into me as a child so I can only think how amazing this must feel warming bubs little chest and helping his little nose breathe easier… Read more

between sniffles.

I have read too that people rub a ton on bubs feet and bam the cold is gone overnight alas... This did not work for us and I had high hopes.

Handy to have and will continue to use during his sickly times.

Rockn
Rockn40 posts
 

Neccessity for winter – This product was a godsend through the winter months when the house was riddled with sniffles and blocked noses. Not too strong to put on the skin of your younger children, the smell is just enough to help unblock noses and clear chests, only a small amount needed so you get lots of use out of one purchase. works well, smell it great, not too strong.

Beth Nicholson
Beth Nicholson
 

A must have product! – I really love this product and love the smell too. A great wonder to soothe my baby and helps him to get a better sleep when he has a flu. Great product that is soothing and gentle on my baby's skin. It has aloe extract and fragrances of eucalyptus, rosemary and lavender, really help to calm, soothe and relax my baby. It's designed for babies. A great help for my baby. A bit pricey but it's worth it!

ozzyturn
ozzyturn95 posts
 

Great, simple soothing solution – We love baby balsam in our house! It's such a nice feel and smell for soothing a sick bub to sleep. My almost 2 year old asks for it at bedtime if he is getting a cold. He likes it rubbed into his chest and little under his nose. I 've always found Vicks great for colds, so it is no surprise that this baby version is good too. It works, smells lovely, easy to use and feels soothing

happy_life
happy_life71 posts
 

Excellent – I love this product, I rub it on my little girls chest and feet before bed in winter or when she is sick. We both love the smell, and it doesn't over power your breath. I've used this from the time she was 5 weeks old, and I've never had a problem. It smells great, and works very well.

skivvy01
skivvy01105 posts
 

Good – I've found Vicks Baby Balsam great when my little boy is chesty and blocked up. We use it in combination with a Vicks vaporizer to clear out my boys chest and help him sleep when he has a bad sinus cold in winter. It isn't too sticky and greasy and doesn't stain his pj's either which is great. I even use it instead of the regular vicks as I have… Read more

sensitive skin too, I sometimes find the regular vicks leaves my skin a little rashy but the baby vicks doesn't. The baby vicks has a nice smell and is good on sensitive skin. Nothing for us.

bindy01
bindy0110 posts
 

Excellent – This is a lovely product to use. It is a soothing rub and helps to unblock my babies nose when she has a cold. Smells great and is a nice soothing rub when bub has a cold.

tanyajane
tanyajane109 posts
 

Good – Overall, I like this prodcut and use it when my child has a stuffy nose. It helps clear the nose and helps him get to sleep. The fragrance is not as strong as the original and it is easy to apply. Be careful, a little goes a long way. This prodcut lasts a long time and works out to be ecconomical. I find this useful to keep in the first aid… Read more

cupboard for the times when he is stuffy before bed. I also rub it on the chest if he is really congested and has flu symptoms. Easy to uuse formula, gentle smell not as strong as the original. Leaves a sticky residue and can stain sheets/ clothing

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pennie
pennie34 posts
 

Good – my overall opinion of vicks baby balsam is that this is a great product for infants and the sent isnt overwellming and also clears her nose very quickly which is a relief for me. The price for this product is reasonable and the tub last for a very long time as you only have to apply a little bit at a time i use vicks baby balsam all the time when… Read more

my child is sick as the smell is not that strong and clears the nose very quickly and easily, the container it comes in is easy for use and last a very long time there is not much wrong with this product bar that once applied everything sticks to it

LisaAbe
LisaAbe5 posts
 

Excellent – Overall this is a great choice for when you need something to help your baby sleep through the night during a flu. It is a strength that is enough to be efficient and gentle on young skin The strength and the smell is perfect for sensitive babies, my son has excema and this doesn't irritate his skin at all yet it is still strong enough to keep his… Read more

nose clear and help him off to sleep when he is not well. It does tend to leave a stain on clothing when it gets rubbed onto it. Like an oily reside that cannot be washed out.

rw2830
rw2830NSW188 posts
 

Excellent – This really does help ease colds for my littlies. When it is colder weather I always put some on their chest and back. I have also heard of putting it on their feet and covering with socks to help draw out the cold...not sure if that works. It has the same fragrance as the adult version but not as strong. Be mindful to use just a small amount.… Read more

Great product. Nice and gentle for the young ones. Just as effective as the adult version for adults. nothing I could think of - make sure you always have some in your cupboard.

katpaul
katpaul251 posts
 

Good – This is a great product. It is milder than the traditional vicks vapour rub but still seems to help the little ones congestion. My four year old asks for it when she is sick. I use it on their chest and back and feet (with socks on top) When little ones are sick it can be so frustrating to not be able to help them. This is a great product for baby… Read more

with a cold. I use it on their feet with socks on top, and on their chest and back. Really seems to help with congestion and breathing. none - this is a staple in our home~

babyblade86
babyblade86NSW97 posts
 

Good – A great product for baby if they are sick or congested. The red bumps weren't of concern as I could barely notice them but as a precaution I used it only once a day. The weaker strength to normal Vicks rub but still has a good aroma. Helps keep baby's chest and back warm when sick and definatly helps baby to breath a little more clear. I could… Read more

only apply this to my 5 month old son's skin once a day as he would get very tiny red bumps on his skin if I used too much on him.

amygrant
amygrant104 posts
 

Excellent – There is nothing worse than when your child has a cold and can't breathe, they really panic and stress about it. It is great to have such a trusted product that you can use before having to give strong medications. It lasts such a long time. Very gentle but effective product. This has a beautiful smell and I find my son becomes so relaxed when he… Read more

has it on. Only problem is the jar is a similar shape to regular Vicks, so you need to be careful not to keep the two near each other in case you put the wrong one on.

kfmcnm
kfmcnm121 posts
 

Excellent – Vicks Baby Balsam really is a relief to have when the kids have colds and stuffy noses. They like the smell and even ask for me to put it on. The gentle fragrance means that it is not overpowering for them and I have used it since the children were babies. I would not even bother trying other brands as I am so happy with Vicks and one tub has… Read more

lasted us through two winters. Vicks Baby Balsam definitely gets the tumbs up from be for its gentle fragrance but effectiveness. I even use it for myself because I don't like normal Vicks.

pinksharon
pinksharon21 posts
 

Excellent – This is a fantastic product that I am able to use on all of my kids. It does not stain clothes like some of the other types of chest rubs can. My kids have very sensitive skin and this has never irritated them. It always does exactly what it is supposed to - soothing and clears up stuffy heads. We have been using Vicks Baby Balsam since it came on… Read more

the market and would never go back to using any other brand. Thank you Vicks! Really nice smell, you can use it on all ages. Difficult to put on ticklish kids LOL

scotren1
scotren113 posts
 

Excellent – My daughter uses this most nights after having a bath as it is winter and the cold and flu season. She suffers from bronchitis and i put it on her chest and back. It seems to help her and soothes her for a better night sleep and helps with her bronchitus as well. since it is not an overpowering smell i think that helps as well. Great price and a little bit goes a long way. Great product. Not overpowering, gentle on babies skin.

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lilmiss
lilmissWA120 posts
 

Excellent – Excellent product. I can only assume it helps my baby sleep better when he has a cold. I wonder if it's strong enough compared to the adults vicks but i guess the manufacturers know best when it comes to baby's skin care. Nice fragrance, not overpowering Good to have a product on the market suitable for babies.

annschmidt
annschmidt
 

Excellent – i love this product and will continue to buy for my children for years to come it has helped keep a bad cold or flu at bay if started immediately and maintained the applications it is excellent at clearing their noses so that phlegm does not build up on their chest you have to reapply say four hourly but thats not too big a con for me

flutterbyes
flutterbyes127 posts
 

Excellent – Love this product when my little ones need help to alleviate a blocked nose or cold symptoms. The beautiful smelling formula is gentle on their sensitive noses and they love it being rubbed on their chest or back to help them get a more relaxed sleep when they are a little congested. I love the ingredients that make this smell so nice that i have… Read more

taken to using this product myself in place of the adults version. A must have for any nursery. Gentle formula for little people not as harsh and strong as the full strength adults version. Nothing to dislike about Vicks Baby Balsam.

khobbis
khobbisSA21 posts
 

Excellent – Great product that is soothing and gentle on the baby's skin, and gives confidence to parents when there is little else that can be done to treat a baby's cold. Vicks is a trusted brand that our family has used for years, and it is nice to know there is a product on the market that our newest member of the family can also use. Fantastic product for helping to clear baby's airways.

fingaltracy
fingaltracy76 posts
 

Good – Vicks has been around for as long as I can remember, and no doubt longer,always had it in the medicine cabinet and the baby version is no exception.I did find with my son when he was little that he did get a bit of a blood nose if he got too bigger wiff if it, however I think it is him as he seems to have thin vessel walls in his nose.Very mild… Read more

smell and great for the winter medicine cabinet, does help dry up the nose. Very gentle nice smelling,reputable brand. My son had a few problems with blood noses after using this.

ozzie82
ozzie8250 posts
 

Excellent – Vicks is a well known product and who can go past a great product altered for our little ones. It is very effective when put on babies chest and neck and definently helps my daughter out when she has a stuffy nose. Reliable and known and trusted brand. Nothing, it is a great product.

altopia
altopia29 posts
 

Good – I really like the fragrance or the essential oils and have also used this product on my older child and it also helped him relax when he was feeling off colour. A little goes a long way, and it is a nice way to bond with your baby and help him settle before bed. Vicks baby balsm is very gentle and soothing. It has a lovely relaxing scent and helps… Read more

my fussy baby to settle into a nice deep sleep. It is a reasonable price and the jar is a nice convenient size. there is nothing I don't like about this product.

jkstout
jkstout9 posts
 

Good – Baby balsam works wonders for my little ones when they are a bit snuffly. It is gentle enough to be used directly onto their skin. One of my daughters has particularly sensitive skin and has to avoid a lot of products, however can use this no worries. The balm is a little greasy, but not as much as others I have used. It has a more subtle smell… Read more

than some others, I used one for babies that made my eyes water, but vicks does not cause that to happen.

I do not like the tub, I find it more awkward to use than a tube, and I also get concerned about contaminating the left over ointment by putting my dirty fingers in it. Otherwise I love this product. It isn't too expensive either and a little bit goes a long way. gentle yet effective tub is awkward to use

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