First up, take him to the doctor as even mild illnesses can be dangerous in early childhood. If the baby gets a temperature over 38degrees celcius (not sure in farenheit) then definitely take the little one to see a doctor.
Ensure his fluid intake is a bit more than normal to preven dehydration.
We used saline nasal drops to unclog my baby's nose during a cold. We got them from the local children's hospital. Or you could run the shower on straight hot, close all the doors and windows, and take your baby in the bathroom (not under the water) last thing before bed to help clear the sinuses.
We also put an adults pillow under the end of the mattress in the cot to lift it onto a slight angle (less than 30degrees) to aid baby's breathing while sleeping as the blocked nose woke baby up lots. This worked well, but you can't make the angle too high as the baby will slide 90degrees to the end of the cot!
If the baby is looking in quite a bit of discomfort (grizzly, possibly in pain) then some panadol (paracetamol... not sure what it's called in the US... just over the counter pain and fever relief but in a baby preparation) can be good.
Good luck and i hope it passes soon.
2006-09-16 15:14:32
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answered by EC Mama 3
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As long as he has no fever and is feeding okay, no need to rush him to the doctor or medicate him heavily. In little kids (generally under 6 mos, but even under a year) cold medicine can mask other symptoms.
Try this: use the bulb aspirator to get the mucus out his nose. (Use saline nasal drops like Pediamist or Ayr if they're hard and dried.) and run a cool mist vaporizer in his room. (Don't use a warm one, too high a risk of burns.) If he sleeps in a crib, put a folded towel under the head of the mattress to elevate him a little - or put him in his baby seat - if he's got a postnasal drip, sleeping elevated a bit will make him more comfy.
If he's got a fever over 101, isn't feeding at all, or you see him having difficulty breathing (where he's in distress) take him to the doctor. Otherwise, let him play or whatever he feels like, at home. Sometimes in the doctor's waiting room, you can pick up other germs.
2006-09-16 20:43:23
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answered by zippythejessi 7
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Not sure how old the baby is so I am not sure exactly what advice to give. I will assume that the baby is under 6 months old and say this, buy saline drops and folow the instructions on the package, get a cool mist vaporizor for his room, do not point directly at his bed if his clothes get damp he will be more uncomfortable, raise end of bed that his head is on so congestion doesn't pool, use chap stick and using your finger put some on his little nose around the opening so that when his nose runs it does not stick to him, this will make his nose less sore. Do Not give him chicken broth or any other liquids unless DOCTOR says to! Also do not give ANY medications unless he is old enough ASK your PEDIATRICIAN first! If you do any of this you can put your baby at risk for SIDS. Good Luck My little guy had a cold at 2 weeks old I know how hard it is and you want to do anything to make him feel better, it will run its course and he will get better
2006-09-16 20:33:30
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answered by rye252000 3
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my daughter is 7 months old. she got her first cold about a week and a half ago. (runny nose) i called her doctor and she asked me if she had a fever or if her runny nose was yellow in color and i told her no. she said that in that case they let the cold run its course without medicine since she is so young. she told me to make sure that she drinks plenty of fluids and to use the infant nasal drops in her nose.(they are not medicated, they just help sooth the inside of their nose) (they sell them at any pharmacy)
she had her runny nose (and she woke up alot during the night) for about a week and now she is over it.
hopefully this helps you and good luck with your little ones first cold.
2006-09-17 00:36:54
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answered by kat 4
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INFANTS Tylenol cough & cold is wonderful at night time. Don't give during the day but at night is great. (My doctor had me use it when my daughter was 6 months old)
Put a blanket folded in half under his mattress (the end his head lays on) so its elevated enough to help with the drainage.
2006-09-16 22:06:10
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answered by Jessica 3
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Tylenol cold&cough for infants is good there is also robitussin for infants.
Also after wiping drippy nose, use the SAFETY Q-tips to help clean right inside of the nose. using the safety q-tips will prevent from going in too far.
We have also used little noses saline right before suctioning the nose to help get more.....doc said avoid suctioning too often, could cause more congestion
the robitussion will help him sleep...those boxes always say "under 2 call your doc" but we just give the smaller dosage on the dropper
2006-09-16 20:31:06
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answered by Laura G 3
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Give the baby a warm bath, dry him really good. Try to always keep him warm. Giving him a warm bath will break up the mucus in the broncials so that he can breathe better.
2006-09-16 23:45:04
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answered by asprinfree_braindamage_please 2
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A humidifier in his room while sleeping will help clear up congestion, if you don't have or can't get one put him in the bathroom with the hot shower running for awhile so that the steam has the same effect!!!
2006-09-16 20:35:47
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answered by bec 5
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Poor little guy! Try lots of fluids, use a nasal aspirator so he can breathe and a humidifier with a little Vicks can help clear out his nasal passages too. Good luck!!
2006-09-16 20:34:29
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answered by Sonia Jo 2
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It's natural. If the baby has fever then you should worry or else keep the baby warm and keep feeding with your beast milk and it will be fine. Be sure that you areclean as the baby fetches everything from you.
2006-09-16 20:32:24
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answered by Hiten 3
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