he is six weeks old, when he coughs it sounds very phlegmy. he has been to the doc, any suggestions on how to help him get rid of it would be great. I have been giving him Tylenol cold but it doesn't seem to help with the cough.
2007-02-22 19:03:24 · 6 answers · asked by cassie 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
there isnt anything you can do for a baby that young as far as the cough goes just try to be there to comfort but be careful to watch for fever the tylenol could be masking a fever you need to know about. If you dont trust what that Dr said then take him to a different one. Ps One good thing about the tylenol is that acetominaphe makes a baby a little sleepy so it will help him rest good luck to you guys I hope your baby gets to feeling better
2007-02-22 19:10:37 · answer #1 · answered by stacie_collins2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try an Air purifier in the room.
give him a gentle back rub (rub upwards while burping too)
(coughing is good to bring up the fleghm)
i like the vicks vapour idea but again check with your doctor
i wouldn't give tylenol cold, you may want to get a second opinion
make sure he isn't gagging on the milk
2007-02-23 22:54:32 · answer #2 · answered by Ali's mom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did I understand correctly that you have been giving Tylenol Cold medicine to a 6 week old????
Call your advice nurse and take baby back to the doctor. He may actually need a new parent.
2007-02-23 03:12:08 · answer #3 · answered by m&m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Steam bath or Vaporizer.
Turn on the shower "Hot" , sit with baby in the bathroom about 10 mins. Steam helps him to cough it up.
2007-02-23 03:09:51 · answer #4 · answered by Red 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the child to another doc!
And pray.
2007-02-23 03:05:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a humidifier with Vick's vapor rub.
2007-02-23 03:11:07 · answer #6 · answered by shldbeencwboy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋