What do you do about sleep when baby’s sick?

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I know when baby’s are sick is not the time for any kind of sleep training. But what do you do to comfort them when the patting and reassuring isn’t working and picking up and snuggling is all they want?
My son has a cough and congestion, no fever, but interval checking in wasn’t working and I caved and picked him up... hoping this doesn’t create a new habit. What do you mom’s do?

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You will never ever regret holding, snuggling and comforting your baby when they are sick especially. Heck adults want the same!

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My sons been sick for over a week. I’ve just been loving on him when he needs it. He’s starting to feel better and is currently taking his nap like normal! Thank god because I was starting to lose my mind😂 I don’t think it will mess them up sometimes they need their mamas.

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I cosleep at that time

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I try to put him down like normal. When he’s upset I let him cuddle with us in bed and once he’s in a deep sleep I put him back in bed.

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I think it’s pretty sad that we as moms are concerned about building “bad” habits. Comforting your baby will never result in a bad habit, especially when they are so small.  They need touch and connection just as much as us adults do. Studies show that children who are held and soothed by their parents become much more independent adults than babies who are left to cry it out. I don’t think people realize that this creates a psychological change in children making them much more dependent and attention seeking as they become
Toddlers. My point is to let you know that you are doing absolutely nothing wrong with holding and comforting your baby. Do it mama! Your touch is very healing for your baby.

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I would pickup and comfort. Babies learn quick so after they’re all better, go back to putting them down to bed how you’ve been doing it :)

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It’s probably not the RIGHT answer but I just let baby sleeping with me for a night or two. I’ve never had an issue (second baby so this ain’t my first rodeo) with forming habits in such a short time frame.

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I’d pick baby up and snuggle :) I haven’t had trouble getting back to normal after colds. You’ll miss the days of him needing you for comfort some day too 🙃 good luck!

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Baby version of Vick’s on the feet and socks! They have an all natural brand at Walmart

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I put my son in the bed with me when he’s congested.  He normally sleeps in a pack n play next to the bed but when he’s sick he needs more comfort.  I also give him Zarbees cough medicine (it’s all natural and safe for babies) and put Zarbees chest rub on him.  That helps him sleep better while sick.

What do you do about sleep when baby’s sick?

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