“Can I give my 1 year old children's Motrin?”

Ibuprofen should be safe for a one year old as long as their kidneys are ok

Yes, after 7 months you can give children’s Motrin.

Best regards,
Judy Goldstein

Yes, it is generally safe to give a 1-year-old ibuprofen, brand name Motrin. The dosing is weight based, so ask your pediatrician for the proper dose. Ibuprofen is generally safer than acetaminophen (Tylenol) as acetaminophen is a liver poison if taken to excess. Ibuprofen is eliminated by the kidneys and is not recommended for children (or adults) who have kidney
problems. It also can increase a risk of bleeding, so may not be recommended for things like head trauma and such. As a rule, try to avoid giving ibuprofen for fevers that are not causing
discomfort, for mild pain/discomfort that can be relieved with non-medicinal treatments, or for "general principals." All medications, including ibuprofen, have the risk of side effects.

Shelley C. Springer, MD, MBA, MSc, JD, FAAP

Yes, you can give your baby children’s Motrin. Babies over the age of 6 months, it is okay unless your baby has any medical conditions.

Yes, motrin/ibuprofen may be given to infants/children 6 months and older - dose is based on weight of the child.

Yes, children 6 months and older are allow to have Motrin, i.e. Ibuprofen. Please check with your baby's doctor about proper dosage as it changes with weight.