I have to say that this whole notion that young children shouldn't be given cold medications just irks me to no end. I understand that some people have given incorrect doses to their children causing serious safety concerns, and that's a totally legitmate issue, but this argument that the medicines don't have any impact on the duration of a cold just completely misses the point. When I have a cold I don't take medicine because I think it will shorten the cold - I take the medicine because I feel like crap, and I know that if my congestion is relieved my head won't hurt so much, if I'm not coughing constantly I'll be able to sleep, if my throat doesn't hurt as much I'll have a better day, etc. Why do we not think the same applies to our kids? They feel like crap and providing relief to them for their symptoms seems beyond reasonable. Why should my sweet little girl have to whimper in her sleep because she feels so crummy? Luckily I was able to find some pre-recall decongestant to give her - hopefully it will help and we can both get some sleep tonight. I know I'm in for a long one - Mommy's magical bed has been put into play, and I hate to hear her doing so badly so I know I'll be sleeping lightly as I worry about her.