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anything i can do for 3 1/2 week old with a cold?

7 replies

olivo · 22/09/2006 18:14

she is snuffly and full of green snot, and her poo is a bit more runny than usual (she is bf) but doesnt seem unhappy in herself.

i have put a foam wedge under the matress of her moses basket to raise her head and chest. is there anything else i can do? looked at karvol etc but says 3 months plus.

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sallyrosie · 22/09/2006 18:20

As long as she is managing to feed well and seems happy in herself I wouldn't worry too much. Biggest problem is when their nose is stuffy and they then can't breathe whilst feeding!

Medulla · 22/09/2006 18:21

I bought a humidifier and it did help.

LIZS · 22/09/2006 18:22

Nasal aspirator and saline drops to clear nose before a feed ?

liquidclocks · 22/09/2006 18:23

You could try a 'snucker' - can't remember which MNetter christened it that but basically a snot sucker - they sell them in boots among other places.

mustrunmore · 22/09/2006 18:24

Run bathtaps or shower. Shut bathroom door. Sit in steam with baby.

LIZS · 22/09/2006 18:25

"Snucker" is what I meant lol like this . Try a local chemist.

redbull · 22/09/2006 18:28

a bowl of vicks with hot water in the room???

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