is there anything i can give him???
can he drink water?
2007-03-09 15:30:47 · 20 answers · asked by me 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
No water.
Get a humidifier, saline drops and use the bulb syringe from the hospital (or buy one). Watch him carefully though. It is RSV season and my daughter had that at 2 months old and it was scary. If you notice labored breathing or he is getting worse. Use mommy instincts, take him to the ER. After this is over, look into finding a new pediatrician.
2007-03-09 15:57:25 · answer #1 · answered by punkin_eater26 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because he is congested you need a vaporizer VICK'S brand is the best the also sell the liquid to put in it. it will put the vapor of the Vick's smell in the air and help him to breath better also use that baby VICK'S rub a little on the chest, back and the bottoms of his feet. don't ask me why the feet for my grandma use it on my feet all the time when i had pneumonia. and i use it today i swear by that stuff. also using books or something prop his crib or bassinet what ever he sleeps in up using books or something to elevate him while he is sleeping this will help with the congestion's too. get a humidifier for the rest of the house with winter here the air is really dry and runny noses and colds are in full swing. but i highly suggest baby VICK'S. just a little goes a long way even rub a lil under his nose too. rub it in and put a sleeper on him. just make sure that in the morning before you leave the house that you use a warm cloth to wipe it off.
2007-03-10 00:01:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been through the same thing and can empathize. Unfortunately your baby is too young to have anything except liquids. Water is OK, just be sure to boil it for 10 minutes and let it cool before giving it to him.
If your child has any breathing issues, any menthol type creams either rubbed on the body or inhaled in the air can increase coughing and encourage asthma attacks. Beware of any suggestions to use these. Here are some suggestions for you:
1) Use a humidifier in whatever room he is in
2) Go into the bathroom with the shower running on hot and let your baby breath in the steam from the shower for 10-15 minutes
3) Give the baby saline nose drops (just salt and water) and then suction out the nose (check with your doctor first before doing this)
4) Keep his head elevated. I put phone books under the poles of the crib to elevate my son's head.
5) Keep an eye on his temperature and if there is any cough. If the cough starts to sound like a bark, go to your doctor immediately as this might be croup.
Good luck, I know how exhausting and hard these times can be. Your baby is lucky to have a mom like you who cares enough to try to get as much help as possible for him. I hope you guys can get some sleep tonight.
2007-03-09 23:48:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
No..no water at that age, very dangerous. Saline and the bulbous syringe (we lovingly called it the booger sucker) are the best things for that age. The syringe was always hard for me to use, my husband was a better boogie sucker than I was. Make sure you squeeze all the air out, and put the tip in and let it go. It should suck the majority out. Another suggestion is steaming up the bathroom a bit and sitting in there with the baby. Warm moisture will usually help congestion. If all else fails, the baby will always breathe through his mouth, all will eventually be fine, just snuggle him lots and give him love.
Best of luck :)
I just read another post about the vicks plug in...I looked it up because I was going to suggest that as well, it says not to use in babies under 3 months.
2007-03-09 23:44:00 · answer #4 · answered by oracleofohio 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
What you can try,( because I did it with my daughter at 5 weeks, reccomended by her pediatrician) is buy some Little Noses saline spray, and use it according to directions to help loosen up congestion, and then use the aspirator or "booger sucker" to help pull the congestion out.
Also, run a humidifier/vaporizer around the clock.
I hope it helps. It took my daughter a while to get over the congestion, but it worked! Good luck!
2007-03-09 23:39:10 · answer #5 · answered by Ang 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Water isn't really a good option for him. It has no nutrients aside from the H2O part and it will just fill him up when he should be getting breast milk or formula. Newborns should really only have breastmilk or formula until they start solids.
If he's conjested, you might try one of those vapor plugs and a humidifier. I have a 10 month old and the few times he's been conjested, the combination of the two really helped him breath. Beyond that, just keep the allergens to a minimum (smoke, fragrences, dust, etc) as they might be contributing to his problem and give him lots of extra attention and cuddling.
2007-03-09 23:38:44 · answer #6 · answered by heather_palmer580 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Mix 1/8 tsp of salt with a cup of warm water, and use a medicine syringe to drip it into his nose. Let it sit a few minutes, then use a bulb syringe/baby aspirator to suck it all back out. It will relieve head congestion, and it might help his chest, too.
Use a humidifier in his room.
Don't give him water. He's getting all the fluids he needs from breastmilk or formula.
Most over the counter meds don't really work, plus they can have rebound symptoms or can flat out be harmful to a young child.
You can take him in the bathroom with you while you take a hot shower--the steam might help.
Also, if it's cool or cold where you live, you might bundle him up and take him for a quick walk or a quick ride in the car. Cold can sometimes really help open up all the air passages if heat/steam don't.
2007-03-09 23:37:09 · answer #7 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I'd stick to the breastmilk or formula only, no water. The doc said no decongestant? Ask the doc if you can use the Vick's Vaborub made for babies. Do not use the adult one on him!!
Also, try a warm mist vaporizer or humidifer in the room where he sleeps.
2007-03-09 23:38:40 · answer #8 · answered by Erin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, don't give him water or anything. Make sure his doesn't develop a temperature and you should be fine.
Keep him warm and fed. If his nose is really runny, buy one of those bulb things..suction the boo's outta his nose :) He can't blow it on his own, but suctioning would help him out quite a bit.
Good luck with this! Hope he feels better soon!
2007-03-09 23:38:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a cool mist humidifier. You can also use saline nose drops. A warm bath helps . You can also run the shower and let him breath in the steam
2007-03-09 23:57:10 · answer #10 · answered by Robyn M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋