breastfeeding 8wk old. congestion in her chest,runny nose and it seems as though difficulty in swallowin spit?

Answer 1

Aww soot this happened to our babies too.We took them to the doctor and they ended up giving them medicine for cold.As long as the baby isnt running a high fever then she should be okay until u take her doctor.Oh yeah we had a bulb we used to clear some of the spit of the mouth.Hope she's all better tomorrow.God bless ya'll.

Answer 2

You need to take your baby to the emergency room or pediatrician. Around this time of year especially if you're in a palce like me where the weather changes a lot. It is crucial for them. The common cold for a baby can cause an ear infection. If you can hear your babies congestion/ weezing, the baby could have a respiratory infection. My baby had this same thing and was spitting green mucus. I had taken her to the doctor 2 days before Christmas. Then the day after an ear infection. I would say treat the cold early. If you're not sure what to give her ask the pediatrician. Vicks baby rub is really good, but your baby is to young to use it. There is tyenol cough & cold, robitusson, and other items for babies. You can also use a cool mist humidifier. They work wonders!

Nursing will help her fight the common cold a lot fast, but sometimes you have to give in and treat them.

~Breastfeeding mother of a 19 week old~

Answer 3

Hi,

I used a product called otrivine for kids, its nose drops u put in the nose and it unblocks the nose, it isnt supposed to be used under 3 months but i used it on my 2nd child from 3 weeks i used it a few times a day to help her feed better.

colds only last for 5 day if its longer baby has been re infected.

If u r worried about giving medicine under 3 months steamy bathroom helps to ease nasal congestion, and of course all the usual vaporubs, carvol, olbus for kids etc help too.

Rx

Answer 4

Oh, bless her. If she's having difficulty feeding, then a trip to the doctor is in order. Sounds like it's just a heavy cold though, they all get them.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

hi! im a mommy of three oldest one is 9 so here is my opinion.. im curious as to if the baby has a fever or not.. anyhow.. i would have her/him checked out as soon as possible, at that age it can start as a cold and quickly become an upper resp.problem...

Answer 7

Give her Infant's Motrin. That will clear her up and she will be able to feed easier. both of my children caught colds when they were at that age and after giving this to them, they nursed and went to sleep.

Answer 8

Might be worth making an appointment with the GP. Could be her ears which will need checking.

Answer 9

She could be lactose intolerant or have a bad cold or reflux. All of that happens in babies too.

Answer 10

I would call your pediatrician just to let him/her know what's going on. Unfortunately this won't be her last cold and last runnynose. Is she eating okay? is she making enough wet/ & poopy diapers?