3 week old with chest infection

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My 3 week old has been diagnosed with chest infection today. Has been prescribed amoxycillin and have started taking it today but its totally knocked him out. He is waking every 3-4 hours for feed - I'm breastfeeding but then pretty much zonking out again

Is this to be expected? - I guess his little body is working hard to fight the infection.

Advice anyone...

Is he feeding well, wet nappies etc?

Is he rousable?

It takes 24hrs for the antibiotic to get in his system so I would see how baby is in the morning.

definitely wake baby to feed over night every 4 hours. More for your peace of mind and to ensure adequate hydration.

Put cot/basket on head up tilt

The rest is what is needed will help him to fight the infection. Hopefully the antibiotics will kick in.

Otherwise I can only suggest what PP has said. Hope he is better soon

Nappies are wet and he's pooping. He does wake himself for feeding and takes a fair bit - nearly draining breast I would say.

Thanks for reassurances. Feel better now.

Hope he feels better too soon - bless my little soldier

he sounds like a good strong baby- my little is 14 months and still breastfeeding but when he has a chest infection he can barely suck-so well done to your little chappy. just a note keep an eye on his beathing rate if it goes to 60 or over i'd get him checked out.