How long do infant colds usually last?

Question

Just a general question to ask how long a baby takes to get over a cold usually...

Answer 1

usually a week or 2 but my son lately has had one on and off for 7 weeks because there are kids at daycare that arent kept home when they are sick and he keeps getting reinfected and i cant afford to take time off work financially and keep him home forever

Answer 2

about 14 days. My pediatrician usually won't give my kids anything for a cold unless it is bacterial and he always says around 2 weeks. If it lasts longer the baby needs to be seen again.

Answer 3

Both my husband and I have pretty short runs with colds and so does our baby... Our baby's first cold lasted about 2 days of minor symptoms, 3 days of bad symptoms, 3 days of minor symptoms.

Answer 4

As my kids' pediatrician says...any way you slice it, that cold's going to run its course in about a week.

The best you can do is keep clearing the kiddo's nose, running the humidifier, and giving lots of cuddles.

Answer 5

The reactions to shots can vary from 24 hours to 10-14 days in the case of the MMR vaccine at the 12th month check up. 100.5 to 101 isn't a very high fever in response to a vaccine, nor is it too high in general. It sounds to me like you are doing everything right to support your daughter through a tough reaction. Remember, though, to listen to your instincts and if they tell you to take her in, take her in.

Answer 6

It depends. Breastfed infants generally get fewer colds, and they tend to get over them very quickly (like in a day or two).

Answer 7

depends on the age. The older the baby the quicker they over come it.

Answer 8

one to two weeks, keeping the place cleaner helps too, like disinfected all binkies and bottles every day.