breastfeeding and the cold...

[artisanroast]

Hi,

A quick question...

My husband has a really awful cold and I do mean quite horrid - he is losing his voice. Usually I get colds but this time it's him.

Anyway, I haven't caught this cold and have no sign of getting it (so far). So, would it be fair to say that as I am breastfeeding my daughter she should have all my antibodies and therefore will hopefully also side-step this cold that my husband has?

She currently has no cold symptoms. She is 15 weeks old.

[raisin3cookies]

Very likely. Your daughter may come down with something but it might not be as serious, either. Keep yourself healthy - eating right, plenty of rest, etc... Looking after a baby when poorly yourself is no picnic!

[ElphabaTheGreen]

Impossible to say - she might or she might not. Just make sure he washes his hands a lot (especially after blowing his nose) and doesn't breathe/sneeze/cough near her face.

[artisanroast]

I'm pleased to say DD and I are still cold free :)

[raisin3cookies]

Excellent. :)