first cold....maybe??

crash102205

 think my poor little pumpkin has her first cold. I am sick right now with a stuffy/runny nose, sneezing,some coughing, and a little bit of a sore throat. I caught this from my little sister and my niece. My niece had been kissing on my little girl before we realized my niece was sick. My little girl has been sneezing more than normal, she has a runny/stuffy nose, and coughing a little, and had a slight fever yesterday (not sure if it was from teething or not). She also is not sleeping as soundly through the night. She also is sleeping more than normal during the day.

 

I guess my point here is that I'm just looking for advice. I'm a first time mom, so I don't know if I should run right to the doctor's office or just wait and see what happens, or if there is something else I should try. I'm taking over the counter cold medicine, but I don't know if my little one can do the same. I'm just not sure what I should do. lol. Thanks for any advice. I also posted in January Mom's board. Just covering my bases.

pamelamelanie924

I would just call the doctor, give them her symptoms, and see what they say. Most doctors are really nice and understanding. Feel better!

mamaHippo23

If she doesn't have a fever, then there's really not much the doctor can do. I would call and have them give you advice over the phone. They'll probably suggest suctioning her nose, elevate crib mattress or sleep upright in the swing, using a vaporizer at

CottonGirl

My LO had his first cold a few weeks ago.  Started with a slight fever and I could just tell he wasn't feeling like himself.  I called the doctor and just got advice from a nurse.  It was pretty obvious he had just a cold.  It turned i

Stillharbor

CottonGirl:

I gave him Tylenol for the fever and used a cool mist humidifier at night in his room.  Also used a few Boogy