i asked question about sick baby an hour ago, an update on that?

Question

my 11 month old baby who has been very cranky and clingy all day to me. And who has stuffy nose has also passed another 2nd stoll which is loose as compared to her routine...though not runny.

what does it all look like to u guys? im sooooooooooooooo tired and now agitated myself lol.

Strange thing is, she is been very hyper alongwith all symptoms except that hyperness has to be withing an inch distance form me.

AM I MAKING ANY SENSE?

SORRY ABOUT SPELLING MISTAKE where i wrote stoll instead of stool/poop.

By the way incase someone wondering wt my baby doing right this moment she is drinking her feeder.

she has 8 teeth.

Answer 1

I´m no expert but here is what I found about loose stools ...

Dietary causes
Too much juice (especially fruit juices containing sorbitol and high levels of fructose) or too many sweetened drinks can upset a baby's tummy and cause him to have loose stools. Cutting back the amount should solve the problem in a week or so. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that you not give your baby fruit juice before the age of 6 months. After that, give him no more than 4 to 6 ounces a day. Improperly mixed formula can also cause diarrhea, so make sure you're adding the right amount of water when you make it.

How can I tell if he has a cold and not the flu or some other illness, or even allergies?
It can be tricky. If your baby has a cold, he might have a runny nose with clear mucus that may thicken and turn gray or yellow or green over the next week or so. He might have a cough or a low-grade fever.

If your baby is running a fever, watch him when his fever comes down. If he plays and eats normally (or almost normally — he might eat a bit less and drag a little), then it's probably a cold. If he acts ill even when his temperature drops, though, he may have something more serious than a cold. Also, a flu or other illness is more likely to have an abrupt onset, and is more likely to be accompanied by diarrhea or vomiting. On the other hand, if congestion or coughing shows up before any fever, it's more likely that your child has a cold.

Itchy, watery eyes and nose are hallmarks of an allergy, as are repeated sneezing attacks and itchy skin that lasts for weeks or months. Also, the mucus coming out of your baby's nose will continue to run clear, rather than thickening and turning yellow or green as it tends to in children with colds. Allergies won't cause your child to run a fever, and they tend to show up in the spring, summer, and early fall.

How should I treat my baby's cold?
No medicine will make a virus go away faster, but you can help your baby feel better and prevent the infection from getting worse by making sure he gets plenty of rest and liquids. For babies under 4 months, that means breast milk or formula. At 4 months your baby can also have a little water, and at 6 months he can start drinking juices.

Since most children can't master nose blowing until about age 4, here are a few ways to help ease your baby's congestion:

• Tip your baby's head back and squeeze over-the-counter saline (salt water) drops into his nostrils to loosen up the mucus. Then suction out the liquid and mucus a few minutes later with a rubber bulb syringe. If your baby is having trouble nursing with a stuffy nose, try this tactic about 15 minutes before a feeding. He'll then be able to breathe and suck at the same time. Apply petroleum jelly to the outside of your baby's nostrils to reduce irritation. (Don't use nasal sprays on your baby unless his doctor says it's okay. They may work temporarily but can cause a rebound effect in which the congestion gets worse with continued use.)

• Use a humidifier or a cool-mist vaporizer to moisten the air in your baby's room. Or take your baby into the bathroom with you, turn on the hot water, close the door, and sit in the steamy room for about 15 minutes. A warm bath can accomplish the same thing.

• Elevate the head of your baby's mattress by placing a couple of towels between the head of the mattress and the crib springs. Sleeping at a slight incline may help relieve his postnasal drip, but don't overdo it. If your baby is a restless sleeper, he could end up flipping around so his feet are higher than his head, defeating the purpose of the elevation. (Never use pillows to prop up your baby as they could suffocate him. And don't put anything under the legs of the crib because that could make it unstable.) You might even consider letting your baby snooze in his car seat in a semi-upright position.

Hope that helps...

Answer 2

I think it just sounds like she's got one of the six colds kids generally get each year. So long as she doesn't get a really high fever (or if fever can't be brought down and controlled with Tylenol or ibuprofen), doesn't become listless, maintains a regularly normal appetite--especially fluids, and has a normal amount of wet diapers I wouldn't be too worried. If her stools become diarrhea you'll need to be worried about dehydration. She's just not feeling well and wants to be comforted by Mommy, but other than that sounds like a cold (my son is a pretty good "sick" kid, he is perfectly normal as far as energy goes, he just does it with a runny nose and cough).

Answer 3

She could be teething. Does she have teeth yet? Does she have a fever? If her temp is over 101.4, I would give your pediatrician a call. Most babies have runny noses, diarrhea, and fevers when cutting teeth. Also, they usually act strange and not themselves. Taking her temperature should be your next step, then if she doesn't have a fever, just monitor her and try to determine whether you want to call your doc. You can also give her Tylenol. If it's not her teeth, maybe she's just not feeling well. Her stomach could be upset, which is normal. Check with your doc and good luck.

Answer 4

Keep an eye on her stools and if they become frequent or runny, see the doctor.
Did you take her temperature? If I were you, I would give her some Calpol to settle her down and bring down any fever she may have.
Take her to the clinic in the morning. It could be just teething.

Answer 5

TAke her to the hospital....now. Its better to waste a few hours and find out she's healthy than to lose any time if she's sick. There are indications now, that menningitis first shows up with cold/flu symptoms.....Im not saying this is what is the matter...but take her anyway....they can get dehydrated very very fast.

Answer 6

Sounds like he just has some sort of something and doesnt feel well. Its normal for them to not feel well and be clingy.

Watch for fever, and medicate accordingly if you do find him with fever.

My son just got over roseola, I think it must be going around.

Answer 7

It sounds to me like she is teething.
My daughter always was cranky and clingy, as well as slight diahrerra.