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Distressed mom!

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 July 2011 - 09:12

my DS is 3 months old, and BF, he's got his first cold.... Cough and congestion

it doesn't seem to bother him more than it bothers me!

what should i be doing?????

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EW GURU
Latest post on 05 July 2011 - 22:38
Hi there how is he today, this link has loads of info for bf moms. http://www.kellymom.com/health/illness/baby-illness.html
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 05 July 2011 - 22:18
My son got his first (and only) cold at 6 months and it broke my heart. So long as he can BF he is fine and if not, you can suction his nose, I chose not to use the saline drops/suction as there is an increased risk of ear infection and he was still able to nose breathe. Keep him warm (not too hot), plenty of fluids (so extra BF's) and lots of rest so stay home a bit if possible, tummy time when awake and elevate the cot slightly when asleep. breast milk is the best thing for a sick baby. kiwiwhispers always seems to be right on : )
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 July 2011 - 22:11
thank you moms!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 04 July 2011 - 17:15
Also monitor his temperature and if elevated (above approx 37.5), see a doctor (who might suggest infant Panadol). The doctor recommended saline spray here, but in Australia I used the saline drops with the pump extractor which seemed more effective. Let your LO rest at home and get some sleep, just as you would do if you were sick. You could also use a humidifier in the room to take the dryness out of the air. Hope your LO is feeling better soon.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 July 2011 - 15:46
One thing that really helps is to bring them into the bathroom when you have a shower - I have put both DDs in their chairs and let them inhale the vapour. Less direct than saline and more effective. You can judge on height (don't want to advocate anything unsafe) but I raised the seat on a table I brought in so they were higher (less steam near the floor). If they are very congested you can then turn them over chest down on your hand and rub their back a bit to loosen pleghm. Hope it clears soon.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 04 July 2011 - 10:37
My son got his first (and only) cold at 6 months and it broke my heart. So long as he can BF he is fine and if not, you can suction his nose, I chose not to use the saline drops/suction as there is an increased risk of ear infection and he was still able to nose breathe. Keep him warm (not too hot), plenty of fluids (so extra BF's) and lots of rest so stay home a bit if possible, tummy time when awake and elevate the cot slightly when asleep.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 July 2011 - 09:27
Hi Abaa, My LO had a bad cold at 14 weeks and like you it bothered me more than him. I use made for mums site a lot and came across a page just about colds: http://www.thinkbaby.co.uk/newborn-health-and-safety/babies-and-the-common-cold/1458.html Hope this helps, even if it just to let you know you are doing the right things Thank you, i'll have a look now
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 July 2011 - 09:24
Hi Abaa, My LO had a bad cold at 14 weeks and like you it bothered me more than him. I use made for mums site a lot and came across a page just about colds: http://www.thinkbaby.co.uk/newborn-health-and-safety/babies-and-the-common-cold/1458.html Hope this helps, even if it just to let you know you are doing the right things Nice website thanks!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 July 2011 - 09:20
Hi Abaa, My LO had a bad cold at 14 weeks and like you it bothered me more than him. I use made for mums site a lot and came across a page just about colds: http://www.thinkbaby.co.uk/newborn-health-and-safety/babies-and-the-common-cold/1458.html Hope this helps, even if it just to let you know you are doing the right things
 
 

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