Common cold in infants

[April620]

My four month old has a cold. Sneezing, coughing, watery eyes.. No fever thankfully. We've been running hot water showers once a day and hanging out in the bathroom with her as it gets steamy, have also had humidifiers running. Also adding an extra ounce to her bottles and making sure she's getting plenty of rest. I'm afraid to give her any medicine as she's so young. What else can I do? I don't want to take her to the dr because then she'd be in contact with more germs...

[notjstanothrmom]

What you're doing sounds great! I would leave it at that.

[bLuEeYeDgIrL312]

I use cold med on my dd. Shes almost a year now. I use dinatap (sorry bout spelling) . Howmuch does she weigh? The pharmacy told me to give her 4ml for age. But shes only 18 1/2 pounds. I usally give her about 3ml and it works! She also is sick now.. also baby vicks works wonders..

[jibberjabby]

My LO's ped said absolutely NO cold medications. The only medication for an infant that small is tylenol if they are running a fever. Also, saline drops in the nose and then using the suction bulb helps make them a little more comfortable.

[Hellobabies]

There are no meds that are recommended for that age. You are doing everything you are supposed to. I highly recommend a nose freida. The concept is disgusting, but it was a life saver when my lo's got colds. The bulbs don't get all the snot out, but the nose freida gets it all out perfectly. If you have a babies r us or something similar, you can find them there. Baby Vicks on the feet will also work wonders for comfort. Good luck.

[April620]

She is only 16 lbs. The only medication I have is highlands natural teething tablets but I haven't given her any as they just make her drowsy and she's already drowsy from the cold.. I don't want to go out and get anything because its snowing and dh is working all day

Quoting bLuEeYeDgIrL312:

I use cold med on my dd. Shes almost a year now. I use dinatap (sorry bout spelling) . Howmuch does she weigh? The pharmacy told me to give her 4ml for age. But shes only 18 1/2 pounds. I usally give her about 3ml and it works! She also is sick now.. also baby vicks works wonders..

[bLuEeYeDgIrL312]

Aww im sorry. I hope she feels better soon! If lasts more then a week id call the dr. Yes i wouldnt go out either. Giving my dd meds is the only way i get her to relax while sick, she will just sit and cry no matter what i do.. question how well do the teething tablets work? The oragel just doesnt seem to be working..

Quoting April620:

She is only 16 lbs. The only medication I have is highlands natural teething tablets but I haven't given her any as they just make her drowsy and she's already drowsy from the cold.. I don't want to go out and get anything because its snowing and dh is working all day

Quoting bLuEeYeDgIrL312:

I use cold med on my dd. Shes almost a year now. I use dinatap (sorry bout spelling) . Howmuch does she weigh? The pharmacy told me to give her 4ml for age. But shes only 18 1/2 pounds. I usally give her about 3ml and it works! She also is sick now.. also baby vicks works wonders..

[April620]

They work pretty good, I have only used them a handful of times but it definitely has helped calm her down when she gets hysterical from the pain. My friends with older children swear by them though

Quoting bLuEeYeDgIrL312:

Aww im sorry. I hope she feels better soon! If lasts more then a week id call the dr. Yes i wouldnt go out either. Giving my dd meds is the only way i get her to relax while sick, she will just sit and cry no matter what i do.. question how well do the teething tablets work? The oragel just doesnt seem to be working..

Quoting April620:

She is only 16 lbs. The only medication I have is highlands natural teething tablets but I haven't given her any as they just make her drowsy and she's already drowsy from the cold.. I don't want to go out and get anything because its snowing and dh is working all day

Quoting bLuEeYeDgIrL312:

I use cold med on my dd. Shes almost a year now. I use dinatap (sorry bout spelling) . Howmuch does she weigh? The pharmacy told me to give her 4ml for age. But shes only 18 1/2 pounds. I usally give her about 3ml and it works! She also is sick now.. also baby vicks works wonders..

[madmueller]

They do have things for babies that age, but I would call your pediatrician or call a 24-hr. place even ask your local pharmacy. The pharmacians can give you good advice on the weekend when the Dr.'s office is closed. Hope she feels better soon, it's so sad to see a little baby sick...

[elephantmamaof2]

Yes, no meds for babies that young. What you're doing sounds great- the nose sucker will be your best friend!! =)

[littlemrsd]

Prop her up while she sleeps