What to do when baby has a cold?

Question

My 9 week old has always been congested but just yesterday afternoon she's been sneezing more often and coughing that mucus cough/sore throat  that you get when you have a cold and a bit fussy last night. Her temperature was higher then her normal temp yesterday 98.9 but still in the normal temperature range and eventually it went back down to 98.3. I read somewhere that if they're younger then 3 months to take them to the e.r but she sees her doctor Monday morning for her 2 month check so I'm not sure if I should wait or go?

Answer

I would wait the er isn't going to take you serious if the baby don't have a fever of  101.. Not being mean when I say that. Besides the baby could get something worse in a er. Try little noses it's a saline  mist it's done wonders for our baby. One spray up the nose each side then use the bulb to suck out the junk. And putting him/her in the bathroom when you shower the steam will help break up the mucus too.

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I just took my 8 week old in today for the same thing. I was worried because while visiting family my little niece got sick and was diagnosed with croup so I wanted to make sure he didn't catch it. Turns out it's a mild respiratory infection and common cold. He told me to elevate him while he sleeps, put a humidifier in his room and to use saline drops as well. Unfortunately that's all we can do.. Hope your LO feels better soon

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My pediatrician gave us nose spray- we also bought a vaporizer- it's helped somewhat- good luck!

What to do when baby has a cold?

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