She's coughing a lot and is cranky. For the past couple of nights she's had trouble sleeping. The Dr says she's showing some signs of the pneumonia and is on meds already.
2007-01-06 12:20:11 · 9 answers · asked by Brenda 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I've had personal experience with something similar and i think it's best not to use a vaporizor right now. they can make things worse and sometimes even cause the pneumonia. Try putting something uncer her upper body to tilt her up some so it'll help with the congestion/drainage. Keep her nose sucked out and keep her well hydrated. try a warm bath to help with the breathing, and relaxation before putting her to bed, but be sure to dry her completely, hair and all. Don't send her to bed partially wet. I also always try to suck out their mouths whenever they cough up the yucky stuff.
2007-01-06 12:27:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well that would be my question also. My baby is 6 months and has RSV. He is getting better but still having trouble sleeping. He's never been a good sleeper to start with. The best thing I can tell you is to have lots of patience even though they are hard to come by all hours of the night. Also prop her up and if coughing gets too bad use humidifier or run hot shower and take her in the bathroom or see Dr. about breathing treatments. I don't know what your beliefs are but most importantly I've preyed a lot for rest and God has helped most of all.
2007-01-06 13:32:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son has gotten a lot of colds lately with the weird weather, and the trick i've learned is to have his head AND legs elevated. Theres something about it that relaxes him.
What I do is put a pillow underneath the upper portion of his body (chest, shoulders and head) then put a thicker pillow under his legs. Plus I rub a little bit of Vicks Vapor Rub on his chest and it makes him sleep more soundly, but dont use a whole lot, just maybe half a pea size amount, but dont put it on their face)
2007-01-06 12:43:14 · answer #3 · answered by purelce 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-30 04:58:43 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elevating the head is good. The cough could be due to drainage in the throat and this helps with it and keeps choking down I was told to put my baby in his car seat-it is much safer than using something to prop them up that they could fall from or slide out of. If she still likes swaddling, I would do that also.
2007-01-06 12:28:44 · answer #5 · answered by cerah_micah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
elevate her head run a humidifier,a warm bath also helps break every thing up.this is when parents don't get much sleep,maybe there is someone who can stay w/you so that you can take turns.my oldest daughter had pneumonia i was up all night rocking her and rubbing her back her dad was in training.i hope the babe feels better soon.p.s.keep their nasal passages clear if stuffy.
2007-01-06 13:08:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Elevate her head while she is sleeping... that will help some. Also run a humidifier in the room where she is sleeping.
2007-01-06 12:23:54 · answer #7 · answered by butterfliesformom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mqybe u should rap her in a blanket and hold her till she falls asleep, the security of havin one of her parents holding her while she isnt fellin well could really make her feel better, i hope she gets better soon!!!
oh yeah,lots of orange juice and water, and a vaperizor and a air filter
2007-01-06 12:24:00 · answer #8 · answered by chahta oklah 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i really have bn clue just pray GOD and sleep with her,,,,Sorry about that
2007-01-06 12:27:48 · answer #9 · answered by Praiser in the storm 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋