Any suggestions for a 5 monthold with a slight fever?

Question

I'm 17 years old and I am proud to say I'm a teen daddy, and I am engaged to my babys mother, becuase we are inlovee.

My fiance' is sick lately, and I'm taking care of my daughter, while I tend to my fiance's every need.

By proven tests, my daughter has a weak immune system,
she finally fell asleep in her crib,
she ran a small fever, and i ran her to the doctor.
he said she's fine just keep her warm, and he prescriped a medicine.

She usually can fall asleep in her crib,
but she's sick so she falls asleep on my chest
on the couch, cause i keep her away from her mom whiles her moms sick.

What can I do to make her feel better.
She also's really misses her mommy, and she constantly cries, but when she see her through the door she stops. What should I do?

And from experience, tell me how to handle this.

Answer 1

A cool cloth on her forehead or the back of her neck. A room temp. bath. Baby Tylenol (please no baby Motrin even though side affects are rare they are devastating). Keep her in a onesie with a light blanket. Give her plenty of liquids. Hope it goes away soon.

Answer 2

Since you've taken her to the doctor and he/she doesn't seem too concerned, I'd just follow the doctor's advice. If the fever gets higher though, call the doctor back. I assume the dr. looked in hear ears and down her throat to rule out an ear infection or strep throat? More than likely, she caught whatever it is her mom had. The main thing to remember is, a baby should never have a fever much above 102 or so. If so, take her back to the doctor asap.

That being said, give her a cooler than usual bath (not freezing cold, but not really warm, either...just lukewarm). Keep her dressed appropriately for the weather. (Not sure where you are, but if it's 95 degrees outside, don't bundle her up...that will just make her miserable). You can also give infant's tylenol for fever (follow the doseage instructions on the back of the bottle). If she wants to be held, just hold her.

I looked at her pictures on the profile, and oh wow...what a gorgeous baby! You're very fortunate to have her...I'm sure she's a sweet heart. :)

Answer 3

Have mommy come by and comfort her from a distance every once in a while, but it's good to keep her away for now. She's probably very bonded to her mom right now, but she's going to have to make do. All you can do is try to keep her comfortable, and maybe give her a little Tylenol (the doctor should have told you how much, or you might want to call if he didn't to see if you can give her some with her medicine, supposing it doesn't have tylenol in it) in case her fever is making her uncomfortable. Until she or mommy is feeling better, there's not much else you can do. I know you can feel pretty helpless in times like this, but aside from the doctor's instructions, loving your daughter and being there for her are all you can really do right now. Oh, and of course, don't go near her mom right now, but I think you got that one.

Answer 4

Just because mommy is sick doesn't mean you should keep baby away from her! Being with her mommy would probably make her feel better, even if it's just for a little while. You can just lay baby next to her mommy while they're both sleeping. Your baby girl will need to have time with both of you.
Also, if she has a fever, give her some infant tylenol or infant advil drops. Both are fever reducers, and will help with any kind of pain she might be in.

Answer 5

If you are really concerned with the sleepieness of the child then take her to the ER or a different pediatriitan for a second opinion. Unfortunalty i have learned over the years that even nice doctors sometimes just dont care enough to take a closer look, I had one pediatritian that started giving my little one shots before they knew what she needed, I left there ASAP(she's fine now). Also giving her some fever reducer would be a good idea, but still keep her warm. But really if she already has some medical conditions, and you feel a need to look for other peoples opinions, take her to a different profesional. like the ER.

Answer 6

NUMBER 1 Chill out. You've taken her to the doctors. You've done the right thing. You can give a fever reducer/pain reliever (infant tylonol/infant motrin to the baby. For comfort so both of you are comfortable if mommy's in the big bed try to find another or take a comforter or clean sleeping bad and lay down on the floor with your little one. Take a deep breath and talk to your little girl. Don't try to make her laugh...just talk calmly soothing...ask her how she feels, tell her about how you've been there...with the tips of your fingers (this may take a bit) try gently rubbing her forhead, back, face ears(try focusing on relaxing areas on your own body because she will be geneticly prone to those) by empathizing with her and expressing your self and letting her know you are there you will bring her a great deal of comfort, and you will be doing every single thing possible!

Once you've done all you can all you can do is understand.

Answer 7

Well, if you took her to the doctor don't worry to much.When I had my first child I ran her to the er for everything.They always told me that a fever is not serious in a baby over 4 months and toddlers unless it gets to like 104 or 105.Just keep an eye on her.You are her father and you know what is sick for her and you should use good judgement, if you think she is getting worse take her to the er, better to be safe.Just be sure to give her medicine to her on time.Does her mother have the same illness?Maybe you could take your daughter in to lie with you and her mother until she falls asleep, then gently pick her up and take her to sleep with you.That works for me.Just be sure to give her lots of love and attetion(extra) while she is sick and she will be better in no time.

Answer 8

im a teen mom too..i was 19.

Tylenol (and yes you can give it to the baby!) if he/shes sick..use the tylenol for colds. give him/her maybe at most 2-3 drops from the dropper..or they say to the first line on the enclosed dropper (i never gave my baby that much)

or try hylands colic tablets or Cplus cold tablets.(for a natural remedy)

its OK for the baby to fall asleep on you..it makes it more comfortable..its called attachment parenting and its best for baby.
you may put him/her down in the crib on his/her side or tummy..but make sure he/she moves the head to a side and doesnt leave it face down.

its ok FOR mommy to pay attention to her baby. baby will be Fine. baby needs mom and dads attention.

are you formula feeding? her/his immune system vulnerability could be due to the wrong formula too...

Answer 9

she is prolly just teething but try alternating tylenol and advil(infant) use one the first four hours and the other the next four hours advil always worked better on mine. and just give her extra attention. sleep with her on ur chest if that is what helps her sleep. she prolly misses mommy on top of being sick and being close to you prolly makes her feel better. good luck and hope they both feel better soon and sounds like your doing a great job you sound like a good daddy

Answer 10

hi!
your baby might be teething...maybe that is why she is running a slight fever. that is good that you took her to the doctor.
as for her missing her mommy.....if you have a rocking chair, you could rock her and maybe sing to her. also you could just hold her close to you and walk around the house with her and constantly talk softly to her...to comfort her.

hope this helps you...and congratulations on being a daddy! from your question, i can tell you love and care for your baby alot.