my son is 3 1/2 months, and lately he's been coughing a lot it seems.. he's not running a fever, or crying more than usual, or not eating.. he just coughs and kinda laughs a little-it doesn't seem to bother him, but it's bothering me a bit. The weather is also changing and both me and my husband are very sensative to that, maybe it's because of the weather.. Any advice or experience??
2006-10-17 12:30:44 · 9 answers · asked by Heather 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
for now keep your baby upright so it's easier for them to breathe........and try some Vick's.......put a layer of Vaseline then the Vick's.......unless you have Baby Vick's vapo rub......
also bathe them in the Johnson's Vapo Bath......and I believe there is cream for that too......
use a humidifier as well to moisten the air.......like Vick's Vaporizer and SALINEX too.
If a cold comes later with it......you can try the BABY VAC
Regular aspirators do not work.....
you have to get the baby vac.......available on the website or at the baby/toddler shows (that's where I purchased mine)
they use this in hospitals.......and remember babies can't blow their nose till at least 2 or 3 years of age.
http://babyvac.com (in the U.S.)
http://babyvac.ca (in Canada)
this helps prevent further infection like ear or sinus infections....
clears them right up.....
I love this thing!! It works! and my daughter is so much better....
2006-10-17 17:42:45 · answer #1 · answered by Joogie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coming from a mom who has taken her baby in for EVERYTHING: im a first time mom and i guess a little overly paranoid when it comes to my daughter, so every little cold we've been to the doctor and usually get the same thing. there isnt really anything they can give to babies his age. the best thing you can do is put a humidifier in his room at night and even run it during the day if you are home. if he doesnt seem like its bothering him its probably nothing serious, just adapting to the changing weather. However if his cough is deep or sounds like a barking seal it could be something more serious. if his cough is light and not bothering him, give it a few more days, it takes a while for your body to kick out the germs. after a few days if he is not better, or if any other symptoms arise take him to the doctor. I hope this helped, i know its so hard with little ones getting sick. i hope he feels better soon. :)
2006-10-17 12:47:50 · answer #2 · answered by krystal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 7 mo. old daughter started coughing when she was around 4 mos old. Since then she's used coughing to try to get our attention and it works. She will just cough and laugh or smile and it's kinda funny. Hopefully this is the case with you son and not that he's sick or anything bad.
2006-10-19 21:06:02 · answer #3 · answered by M-M-and-m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably allergies and he might be coughing up some more gunk from when they are born that they might've swallowed when they were born.
If they don't have a fever don't worry b/c they don't have an infection. Other than that maybe buy him some Vick's to rub on his chest at night to help soothe his throat.
2006-10-17 12:39:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son recently started doing this maybe something to do with the change in weather. Im taking him to the doc tomorrow just to be sure
2006-10-17 14:19:16 · answer #5 · answered by ragezgurl27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-26 21:54:26 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, my son is 5 months and about a month ago he caughed as well. He wasnt sick at first, but soon after-he got a cold. i just took him to his doctor and they gave him some childrens tylenol. It helped within a day so...if it gets worse, thats what i would do...esp since you and your hubby are concerned! But at the moment, if he's fine...just wait it out. It could be a whole lot of nothing! Best of luck
2006-10-17 12:36:46 · answer #7 · answered by It's Robyn! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its probably just a wheather changing cold we all get that!!!! but at that age even if it is just a wheather changing cough you should take him to the doctor just to be safe
2006-10-17 12:36:10 · answer #8 · answered by Brandi D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your pediatrician and take the baby in for a checkup
2006-10-17 12:36:08 · answer #9 · answered by goodbye 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋