how do i keep my 31/2 week old from getting sick when me & boyfriend r?

Question

and should i keep breastfeeding?

Answer 1

your baby should be fairly safe from any colds or viruses right now.... at three and a half weeks a baby still has mommy's immunities even if not breastfed...... although this would also be dependent on the virility/strength of the cold/virus...from what drs have told me over the last fifteen yrs, it is difficult..... the more often you breastfeed, the more antibodies you create,that baby is receiving a part of.... so yes, yes by all means nurse the little angel...

on off chance he/she does get your cold...... keep that aspirator handy to clear the passages..... and nurse baby as often as possible for the nutrients, immunities/antibodies, and mommy's comfort to get better quicker........

I am sure it is stressing you to think about how small and fragile your baby is and how much you do not want him/her to be ill ever..... but really you are doing all you need to.... and all you can.... just keep being the great mommy you are.... and snuggle the heck outta baby when either you or baby is not feeling very well.....
remember that babies are very "tough" in many ways... very resilient
congrats
good luck

Answer 2

Hi there.
Breastfeeding your baby is the most important thing that you can possibly do for your baby! You are so right that there is a correlation between breastfeeding and your baby getting sick. Please don't think for one minute that your baby is better off somewhere else because you are sick! That is very, very far from the truth. Your baby's health lies with him or her being with YOU!
The colostrum that you make before your milk comes in is so full of antibodies that it protects your baby from staphylococcus infections, polio virus, coxsakie virus, infant diarrhea and Escherichia coli infections...the very things to which newborns are most susceptible. Did you know that something as simple as your colostrum could do all that? Not only that but if you continue to nurse him (or her!) for at least 6 months you will give her the immunities that you have developed over your lifetime and prevent him from getting most common childhood illnesses. (like the ones that you and his daddy probably have).
It is just a fact that breastfed babies do not get sick nearly as often as bottle fed babies do.
Breastfeeding your baby is the very best thing that you can do to keep your baby from catching what ever it is that you and the daddy have. It will also make it easier for you to take good care of yourself when you are sick because you will not be spending all that time and energy cleaning and sterilizing bottles and making up formula. You can lie down and rest and nurse your baby. Just be sure that you get plenty to drink and eat while you are nursing your baby. Taking good care of yourself is an excellent way to make good milk!
BTW, no matter how sick you are your baby will never get sick from your milk! Mother nature already thought of that and made sure that your milk is alway safe and wonderful for your baby to drink.
Congratulations on making such a wonderful, important decision on the best way to take care of your precious baby. You are a wonderful mother to be breastfeeding your baby. I just wish that all mothers were like you. You evidently did your homework and have made a great decision. Keep up the good work, the longer you nurse your sweet baby the longer the benefits continue for both of you.
Good luck and take care.
Blessings
Lady Trinity~

Answer 3

There is no way to prevent her getting sick form you unless you let her go live with someone else for a few weeks..probably not a good idea.

The best thing to do would be to keep nursing her. When you get the cold/flu your body produces antibodies that are specifically formulated to fight of that specific strain. When you nurse your infant you will be giving these anti-bodies to your baby and she will have a much easier time fighting off the sickness when she gets it.
Also she will be getting the best nutrition which will make her immune system strong.

But you have to remember its pretty normal for people to get sick, and actually the more your child gets sick (as hard as it may be to watch) the better her body will become at fighting off illnesses and her immune system will be stronger.

Answer 4

Becareful to not sneeze near the child (sneeze into the bend of your arm not your hands, this is the new headstart recommendation, fold your arm around your face, so your hand could touch your ear). that keesp germs off your hands. Also, wash hands wash hands wash hands. AFter everything, toilet, change diapers, smoke, use of keyboards or anything that can transmit disease. Next, when you come in from the world, change your clothes. I just watched a show that showed how many germs are on your clothes after a day in the world (they say to do this to kids after they come home, they get rid of school germs instantly). Washing hands is the biggest thing. Also, clean her toys after she has been sick, plastic ones can go into the dishwasher generally, and mabye gentle on the stuffed, or just limit the ones she uses while she is sick. We all were raised not doing this, so she will live through it, but..if you want to be careful. BEyond that, do let her play in the dirt when she gets older (unless you live in tibet or somewhere the ground is infected), she must also build up resistance, and that doesnt happen from a sterile enviroment.

Answer 5

Yes, you should keep on breastfeeding. Breastfeeding will not make your baby sick, but strengthen his/her little immune system and make him/her stronger. Use proper hygiene. Wash your hands very frequently throughout the day with soap and water. Wash them ESPECIALLY before you pick up your baby. Do not kiss your baby until you are better. I know this is tough, but it's for his/her own good. Hope you feel better soon.

Answer 6

Keep breastfeeding! It passes immunities to your baby. Plus he/she was born with some immunity passed from you. Very IMPORTANT is to do GOOD, FREQUENT handwashing!! Helps to minimize the spread of infection. Call your doc if baby develops a temp over 100.4 in the bottom or 99.4 or higher if you check under the arm. Also if he/she is acting sick, lethargic, or skipping feedings.

Answer 7

Well you need to not get sick.... so take Airborne, it builds up your immune system, I take it often. You dissolve a tablet in a small amount of water and drink it... its not that bad at all. A $5 box has 8 tablets, you take it at the first sign of a cold or flu or whatever.... and you should over come it. $5 might be alot to buy it often to keep you from getting sick, but its worth it in the end. Th LAST thing you want is such a young little thing to get sick GOOD LUCK! =] but idk about breastfeeding but I think the baby needs the milk... especially so young. Keep clean.

Answer 8

Definitely keep breast-feeding. Your breast milk will contain antibodies to strengthen her immune system. Babies do not make their own antibodies until they are two months old.

It is difficult to prevent the spread of a cold but remember to cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing and wash your hands frequently.

Answer 9

Babies don't have strong immune systems yet, so they can catch just about anything they're exposed to. Always wash your hands before handling the baby. Keep breastfeeding, your milk is the best thing for the baby right now.

Answer 10

The best way to keep her from getting sick is to breastfed. It helps with their immune system in ways that formula won't.