My two month old baby is sick and she has been sick ever since she was born, stop up nose, couching, diahhra, vomitting, and every now and then a fever. Her doctor told me that you can not give a child medicine until they get 3 months old. So I guess I am wondering what do I do till she is 3 months? Watch her be sick?
2006-11-29 08:15:14 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
For the stuffy nose and coughing, try to elevate her head while she sleeps and get a cool mist humidifier, run it all day, try little noses saline drop, you can use it on all ages, it's completely natural and safe and has the medical board seal (which is very important), put in a few drops every couple of hours and use the bulb to get all of the mucos out. For the diarhea and vomiting, try to switch to a soy based formula, her body may not be handling milk based very well if she's formula fed. As for the fever, give her a quarter of a droplet of infant tylenol every 6 hours.(the recommended dose is half a droplet every 4 hours, but you do want to play it safe because too much tylenol in an infant can cause liver problems, half the dose in a longer period of time still helps with the fever and pain without putting your baby at risk) If this hasn't helped after a few days, take her back to the doctor and if they don't do anything again, switch doctors.
2006-11-29 08:51:47 · answer #1 · answered by Mel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After 4-6 months. Some time between four and six months their liver becomes more functional.
HOWEVER if your baby has had diarrhoea, vomiting, coughing and a stuffy nose for two months then you should keep taking her to doctors until they find out what is wrong. BECAUSE SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG IF A BABY IS THAT SICK FOR THAT LONG!
2006-11-29 16:19:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
After 3 months.
2006-11-29 16:16:49 · answer #3 · answered by DminiknBonita 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can use a humidifier to help with the cold, You can also use a little Vick's vapor rub, with a warm towel. at bed time.I hope she isn't crying much. She is so young to be sick. I'm very sorry.Try to take her in and explain what's going on with her to the DOCTOR.
2006-11-29 16:21:12 · answer #4 · answered by Sugar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a paediatrician wright away, its not normal to have a baby sick for so long. your Doctor my be one of those who disagree with giving baby's having antibiotics but I would defiantly get a second opinion.
2006-11-29 16:20:55 · answer #5 · answered by Lara <:(((>< 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is that ill, take her to the hospital, you need to make sure she doesn't become dehydrated.
Other than that, see a different doctor. If her symptoms are that bad, there are medicines that can be prescribed for that age. A hospital can arrange that for you.
2006-11-29 16:33:49 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say under 3 months because there hasn't been any studies done on medication for children under 3 months, I have given tylonel to my children under 3 months (half doesage size) and they are all fine.
2006-11-29 16:17:45 · answer #7 · answered by Jody 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to your doctor about treatment for your baby. If your doctor can't help you then get a second opinion from another doctor about what to do.
2006-11-29 16:18:01 · answer #8 · answered by Jessica H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can give Tylenol after 2 months. then after 6 months they can have other meds.
2006-11-29 22:48:18 · answer #9 · answered by peds LPN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your doctor never ask anyone but your doctor. that is best for you peace of mind and your babies tummy
2006-11-29 16:19:39 · answer #10 · answered by clear morning 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋