How long do colds in babies usually last?

star21gazer

Aubrey has her first cold and it has been here since Friday.  We are doing all the normal stuff for her: humidifier, saline drops, suctioning her nose, elevation.  She had a low grade fever yesterday so we gave her some motrin.  She's still pretty stuffed up today and we are getting out tons with the suction. 

My question is how long should I give it to clear up before calling her pedi?  I was thinking if she was still stuffed up tomorrow morning I'd call. Is that reasonable?  

loyo03

My experience is that they can either last a few days or a few weeks. It is frustrating, but when she was younger, if felt as though it was never ending. It sounds like you are doing everything right. Honestly, those are all of the things that the pedi will tell you-they really can't do much else. However, if she continues w/ a fever, I would call in a day or two.

SeasideBride06

I agree with everything Brooke said! I hope she feels better soon!

lilcrablegs

ditto pp.  if the fever continues I'd call just so they can rule out an ear infection.