Jules - posted on 02/16/2010 ( 5 moms have responded )
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My 4 month old son woke up yesterday with a brutal cough and a bit of a runny nose.. I gave him Tylenol and that seems to make him a bit more happy, but hes miserable. Any ideas on how to make him feel better.
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Andrea - posted on 02/16/2010
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theres no problem useing the baby vick i had talked to my sons pediatrician about it and she said as long as theres no reaction its fine...also for his nose they make saline i got it at target it cost like 4 dollars and its made for babies hsi doctor said that was fine to all it is is water and canning salt put 2 drops up his nose and use the nose bulb to suck it out and it should help with the runny nose...hope this helps!
Christine - posted on 02/16/2010
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there is certain vicks a baby can use look for the one that says baby vicks
September - posted on 02/16/2010
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Steam showers worked wonders for our son during the day and at night we would use a humidifier in his room. It also helps to elevate their heads while they sleep to make breathing easier. If he sleeps in a crib you could put a phone book under his mattress and if he is still in a bassinette you could put a folded blanket under the bassinette sheet. If his runny nose gets worse be sure that you use to nose bulb to clear his nose so that he can eat and breathe comfortably. I would suggest that you talk to your doctor before using things like Vicks as it's not recommended for babies that age. I hope that he feels better soon!
Andrea - posted on 02/16/2010
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just make sure the cough doesnt get too bad my son had woken up about a week ago like that and ended up with bronchitis so just watch him close...also the baby vicks on the feet with socks on helps alot too
Christine - posted on 02/16/2010
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steam him...have huminifier around him make sure you keep his chest warm have some baby vicks around to rub his chest and neck =)
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