Newborn caught cold from DD. Any tips?

[LittleBlackDress]

Just that really. My little boy is only 2 weeks old and has caught DD's dreadful cold. He sounds like he has lots of fluid at the back of his nose and is coughing and sneezing a lot. What can I give him? Are there any ways I can help him feel a bit better? Add to that, he suffers from quite bad reflux too. Think we are in for a long night, either way!

Hey. I have a 5 week old de with a cold last week. We gave him saline nasal spray to help with his blocked nose. Also put a book in his nose basket to raise his head slightly so the mucus is less on his chest. Lots of skin to skin and loads of cuddles. Hope she is better very soon.

My newborn had a cold at 4 weeks and a slightly raised temp, 37 I think. Dr said to take him to children's hosp. He had bronchiolitis as it turned out. You can't be too careful and I would keep an eye on temp and call out of hours GP just to check in.

Hey. I have a 5 week old de with a cold last week. We gave him saline nasal spray to help with his blocked nose. Also put a book in his nose basket to raise his head slightly so the mucus is less on his chest. Lots of skin to skin and loads of cuddles. Hope he is better very soon.

DD1 caught a cold from DSS when she was newborn. To add to advice already given, feeding in a steamy bathroom (I used to run the shower on hot for the whole feed!) and a long walk outside to get the nose running.

YY to steamy bathroom. And if you are bfing, a squirt of bm up the nose before feeding is meant to be good to clear the gunk away. And carry in a sling (upright) rather than use the pram when out so everything can drain out.
I hope your little one gets well soon.

I found that my DS would (will!) always sneeze when in bright sunshine, so I used this to help him clear his nose.

Was amazed at just how much gunk came out!

Olbas Oil do a children's version, put in water on top of radiator in the bedroom. Also a damp towel on the radiator is supposed to keep the air moist and make it easier to breathe..?

Poor thing. Snuffle babe balm on a tissue tied to the Moses basket helps clear the nose. Second the saline drops. Feeding little and often helps too.

Great tips! Many thanks. Will get the saline drops in the morning. So far he hasn't been too bad. Famous last words!

Get a bulb syringe (one of those things that sucks the snot out). Makes a huge difference!