Baby's First Cold — The Bump
› ›
September 2015 Moms
New Discussion

Baby's First Cold

Sketner610Sketner610
Fourth Anniversary 100 Comments 25 Love Its Name Dropper
member
in September 2015 Moms
Hey ladies, quick question...My husband and I are both sick with colds right now, and while LO is acting his normal happy self, I'm super paranoid he's gonna get sick. I'm a stay at home mom, so he's never gotten sick before and I'm not sure what to expect or how to help him if he does get sick. I want to be prepared, so that's where you guys come in. Are there baby cold medicines to help with runny/stuffy noses or sore throats? Or are there other ways to treat colds? If he gets a cold, is that a serious thing in babies, where I would need to schedule a doctors appointment? He'll be a year old in two weeks. Thanks in advance!! 
Report Reply to Post

Re: Baby's First Cold

  • ElleMF728ElleMF728
    1000 Comments 500 Love Its Second Anniversary 5 Answers
    member
    Don't worry too much! Colds can be obnoxious but they happen.  The cold medicines for babies are largely placebo, we've used Zarabees cough syrup before but I'm not sure it really worked.  Saline solution, nose frida, humidifiers and possibly baby vicks are going to help make LO a little more comfortable.  The good news is at this age a lot of babies aren't on their backs all not but are moving around which will help a little with the congestion.  

    Just try to make LO as comfortable as possible and you should be fine. If the cold lasts a long time (think 5-7 days with absolutely no improvement) I would make an appointment.  If LO has a fever that lasts 48 hours I might call as well.  
    vibarra27Sketner610
    Report Reply
  • dAsch14dAsch14
    Fourth Anniversary 25 Love Its 10 Comments Name Dropper
    member
    I'd be ready with Tylenol and the humidifier. Also second the vicks! We put it on LO's feet (covered with socks) and a little on his chest when he's congested. It definitely seems to help a little.
    vibarra27ElleMF728
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • tvistetviste
    25 Love Its 10 Comments First Anniversary Name Dropper
    member
    My daughter has had a couple of colds and they are rough. Things that helped us are: snot suckers, humidifier, baby vicks, nasal spray, running a shower and chilling in the steam it creates, and K-I-D-S 0-9 cough and cold (I really don't know if it helped, but we were at our wits end so we gave it a try). 
    Report Reply
  • ems028ems028
    500 Love Its Fourth Anniversary 100 Comments First Answer
    member
    When my LO was sick she slept on our chest. We took it in turns. This was the only way any of us got to sleep. The position calmed her down and she was able to breathe better.
    image
    Report Reply
  • blondehairblueeyeditalianbabyblondehairblueeyeditalianbaby
    Long-Lasting Membership 500 Love Its 500 Comments 5 Answers
    member
    If you don't have a nose frida then you need to invest in one. It helps so much. I agree that there is not much you can do but suction and humidifier. 
    Report Reply
Sign In or Register to comment.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards