i know they say infants can have fevers and a runny nose, etc. but how can you tell the difference between teething and a cold/flu
2006-12-29 02:59:20 · 2 answers · asked by miraclebaby_2006 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Funny you should ask... my 10-month old son is going through some major teething right now and has a heck of a runny nose. He has had colds beofre, too, and you can definitely tall the difference. When he has a cold, he's tired, he sneezes and coughs, and kind of "acts sick" if that means anything.
Right now, he's got a runny nose, but none of those other tings. He is chewing on everything he can get his hands on (including his hands!) and he is hanging his tongue out a lot - I think chewing on it! Most of all, he is DROOLING!! He's like a little fountain. And when you look at his gums, they are a little swollen looking and you can start to see a little white under the skin where the new teeth are coming in. None of these things have happened when he has had a cold.
2006-12-29 10:42:00 · answer #1 · answered by Emily C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult a doctor on this question. My niece is 9 months and keeps a runny nose. Thats normal. She is also in the process of teething. Try to keep the babies nose clean and a teething toy around. It doesn't always have to be chilled that does help. Trust and believe everything the baby touches will go into the mouth.
2006-12-29 03:04:02 · answer #2 · answered by giya_98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋