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How to comfort a baby with a cold?

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ShelbyPa1991 · 24/11/2025 18:56

We have a double whammy. My nearly 10 week old has a cold and teeth starting to aggravate her. We’ve managed to give her 2ml of calpol but she hates the stuff, gags and ends up inconsolably crying.
She seems to have a bit of phlegm that so far she has managed to get rid of when she had a bit of spit up. Has anyone got any tips or tricks to help her feel better?

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slothbat · 24/11/2025 19:05

Argh that's the worst! Calpol do a nasel spray which can be used from birth to help with blocked nose. Not sure the age of snuffle baby (baby vicks) but I always apply it to my little feet which helped!
You can also get a vicks plug in or make the bathroom steamy! Teeth gel like bonjela is from 5months but there are some teething granules I believe which are from any age!
It's so hard as they blocked up, want to feed but can't!
Lots of tea/coffee for you hoping it passes quickly!

pavementangel · 24/11/2025 19:27

I used to put the calpol in the bottle teat and let them drink it that way, saved fighting with a syringe and then spitting it all back out.
Sterimar baby nasal spray was fab, vapour bath from Asda and the freida mom snot sucker, absolutely disgusting but amazing for clearing out all the Flem.

showmethegin · 25/11/2025 07:25

Yes second the snot sucker. We used to put wet towels on the radiators just to make the atmosphere less dry. Lots and lots of cuddles, but I’m sure you’re already doing that.

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