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<5wk old has cough

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vmcd28 · 22/12/2010 08:50

Ds2 is 4w 5d. Last night I felt quite unwell - throbbing headache, tired and cold, even though the house was very warm.
Anyway, ds2 started coughing yesterday evening. Not constant, but every now and then, usually followed by a couple of sneezes. Not sure if it's chesty or dry, tbh, but he doesn't seem to have a runny nose.
He doesn't have a temp, and is still bfeeding normally.
At what point should I worry or think about calling the doc?

Isn't breast-feeding meant to protect the baby?!

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Sirzy · 22/12/2010 09:07

At this time of year it is quite common for babies to get coughs and colds. I would only worry if he was struggling for breath, stopped taking milk or didnt have wet Nappies.

Try to prop up the head of his Moses basket when sleeping as that should help.

If your worried at all though see the dr, I can do no harm to get reassurance all is ok x

vmcd28 · 22/12/2010 15:03

Thanks for your reply!

I've also noticed today........two tooth buds!! At 5 weeks old, ugh!! Anyway, from what I can remember with ds1, coughing etc can be a sign of teething!

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