How Ibuprofen can Help Your Child. Ibuprofen is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).For syrups, you need some type of dosing syringe.If your child weighs 12 to 17 pounds (lbs) or 5.4 to 7.7 kilograms (kg): For infant drops that say 50mg/1.25 mL on the label, give a 1.25 mL...