I have a 2 month old and I am coming down with a cold. I assume it is inevitable she will get it (or already has) and I am very worried and upset because she is so little to be sick. Do other mothers have experience with this who could give me some advice and reassurance?
2006-12-12 04:53:42 · 7 answers · asked by cheeto75 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
The first time my son got sick he was miserable, and so was I. It's really hard to see your child sick. If you are concerned take her to the doctor right now and see what you can do for your baby. There is very little that a mother can do when the baby is so little but you can provide some comfort for your child. My doctor told me that it is good for a child to get sick, because this is what helps to build the immune system. Don't worry. It will all be over soon and then it will come again. The average child gets sick up to about 8 times a year! It will eventually be ok, and you will not be so worried the next time she gets sick.
2006-12-12 05:04:52 · answer #1 · answered by tricksy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There not always but they can be. It's possible for a baby to get RSV. Which the way the doctor explained it to me when my daughter had it is basically the common cold for adults but since babies can't blow there noses it gets in there lungs and can make them very sick. I don't want to worry you but I don't think enough doctor's tell parent's about RSV. Just watch her close and if she starts getting sick suction her nose and take her to the doctor so that he can check her out. Hopefully if she does get sick she'll get over it quickly.
2006-12-12 05:05:41 · answer #2 · answered by jenpoesavon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They must not be because I just took my 3 month old to the dr. today because she is congested with green discharge and she sounds like a pug puppy when she sleeps. She said she has a cold, her ears looked good and her lungs sounded good and she didn't say to do anything at all.
2006-12-12 07:29:51 · answer #3 · answered by Jodie H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your infant, for the first year, has your immune system. If she gets the cold...well...a couple of cranky days...but it's actually good for her.
Try not to keep her isolated from you because she needs to build her own immune system. Your's is just a based immunity...but she needs to add to it.
I know it's not pleasant to have your kids sick...but it's necessary.
2006-12-12 06:33:29 · answer #4 · answered by Nibbles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would keep rverything clean use your bacterial spray and wash everything and just dont get in face and all if he gets it im sure at 2 months it is okay if it waas ealier i would be worried but if he does at this age i would get an antibiotic just in case considering his immune system is still low and all.
2006-12-12 04:57:50 · answer #5 · answered by crystal b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are nursing, she won't get it. If you are not nursing her, then I would continue to vigilant about removing germs :)
Good luck!
2006-12-12 05:02:07 · answer #6 · answered by bdch72 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not harmful, its better their submitted to these things early.
2006-12-12 05:05:13 · answer #7 · answered by LP's Mommy, RN 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋