Kids Cold remedies: I use magic socks or hydrotherapy instead of vicks vapour rub. Vicks does come with a warning to not be used under the age of 2 however I do think some parents are not aware of this. The Camphor may be toxic when applied to very young children, used around the nose or used for long periods of time. Instead I find hydrotherapy helpful for cough and cold in my kids. There are a few different ways to perform hydrotherapy, including over the chest but I use magic socks or warming