Spitting Up: Infant, Saline Drops
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Breastfeeding and Frequent Spit Ups
Asked by C. from Kansas City
on September 25, 2006
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My 3 1/2 month old daughter has always been sensitive to breastfeeding (what I eat), I have had a problem since the beginning with a lower milk supply. I have used mo...
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- My little girl was diagnosed with reflux at 3 weeks old. i can understand the sleeping onan incline and the spitting up. unfortunatly if your little one has reflux tee...
- I went through this with my son, 4 months. Everything I ate when I breastfed made him scream. He spit up a lot. It seemed like he couldn't get enough to eat. He wa...
- You might change the formula that you have been supplementing with. Gentlease is a really good one, and there are others designed specifically for spittin gup.
Need Help for Baby's Congestion and Lots of Spit Up
Asked by T.S. from Dallas
on February 18, 2008
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My sweet 8 week old son has been very congested since he was born. The docs told us that he ingested a lot of fluid and that was the main cause. But, he is still ver...
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- I feel your pain. My 10 week old daughter is going through the same 2 things right now. The thing I have noticed with my daughter for the congestion is to keep her bed...
- My little one, at the time 4 mos., had a cold w/congestion and was also experiencing reflux. Her pediatrician had me give her Maalox for the reflux and also to contro...
- Well first off with the way the weathers been lately it's a wonder he's only congested. The acid reflux is probably the real culprit. I have it myself (and take medici...
Infant with Cold
Asked by B.L. from Austin
on February 7, 2012
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what is the best solution for an almost 3 month old with a bad cold?????
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- B., For an infant less than 3 months....take to the Dr. What you are calling a bad cold could be RSV which is a virus that causes a LOT of mucus. This mucus can p...
- Cool mist humidifier. I wouldn't overuse the suction syringe, but use it when necessary. Put the mattress on a bit of a tilt. You can do that by putting a blanket unde...
- A humidifier in the baby's room, along with suctioning their nose, and putting in saline drops, and then also using chest rub. Little Colds makes a great chest rub pro...
Congestion in a Baby
Asked by N.N. from Detroit
on February 1, 2012
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I am a grandmother! My stepson has a 1 month old baby girl. Things are very different now compared to when my children were babies. For example I used baby powder on a...
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- Generally, water is not recommended until 6 mos (regardless of FF or BF). There are several reasons why it can be harmful, and in extreme cases, fatal. Read this: ...
- I used saline drops right before feeding when my babies were congested. This helped them at least be able to eat.
- They can squirt saline in the nose, and use the bulb suction thing in their nose while nursing if needed. Also, putting them in a steamy bathroom can help get that gun...
7 Month Old Super Congested..
Asked by R.A. from Chicago
on December 1, 2009
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Anyone have any extra advice on helping with congestion? I have done the humidifier, warm shower steam, and saline drops in the nose. Going to try baby rub on the ba...
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- My 4-month-old has been like this nearly from birth. He has a "flappy vocal chord" thing he'll outgrow. Lots of phlem too, that often causes him to "choke," and I pop...
- We can blow our noses, but babies can't, so that is where the bulb comes in. You should have gotten one from the hospital when your baby was born. My pediatrician sa...
- Sounds like you're doing a great job! Keep up the the humidifier, warm shower steam, and saline drops. They really help a lot. To make it easier to breath elevate the...
2 Month Old Too Congested to Eat
Asked by K.H. from Washington DC
on November 3, 2007
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My daughter has been congested since birth it seems. However, her congestion is now interferring with her eating. She appears very hungry, but it seems like she can'...
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- Are you nursing or bottle feeding her? You're doing the right things for you little one. Don't forget that after putting the saline drops in her nose to wait a few m...
- Had the ped checked her for reflux?
- My suggestion is to stop using the humidifier. From my experance it's more harmful than good. You need your childs nose to dry up not get wet. The humidifier is only i...
How to deal with mucus congestion with newborn?
Asked by A.M. from Montgomery
on February 28, 2008
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My 7 week old has a lot of mucus and sometimes she vomits it and chokes on it. I am terrified to put her in her own bed in case this happens. Our pediatrician has be...
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- If your pediatrician didn't suggest anything, you may want to consider another pediatrician. Is the mucus from colds, drainage? I know she's only 7 weeks old but see ...
- you can give her water to help thin out the mucus, just dilute her bottles a little more or give her an oz or 2 in between feedings, water won't hurt her. you could tr...
- When my baby was congested and vomiting he was diagnosed with GERD and allergies. We got him on medication for both and it improved. I would see another pediatrician.
My Infant Has Major "Gunk" Again, What Can I Do?
Asked by H.B. from Dallas
on February 1, 2009
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Hello Moms!
Ok, I am sure I am not the only child with this problem- especially since we live in the dfw area. It has gone from 80 degrees to 20 degrees in one week...
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- Oh my goodness I have a solution to help with the gunk....at least to help your kiddos breath and get the gunk out of their noses....you will never go back to a bulb s...
- Hello H., do you use regular formula for your infant? maybe he needs a milk-free formula. and also you need to figure out what he's allergic to. try not to use spra...
- H., I am a mom of 2 and work from home. There is a great Supplement both for children and adults that you can give them and keep them healthy. My daughter has been ...
Warm Mist Humidifier
Asked by J.H. from Richmond
on April 4, 2008
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I am researching warm mist humidifiers for my 10 wk old son. He's stuffy every day and I've used saline drops which he tolerates but doesn't really like... plus i hat...
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- Vicks makes a great one that doesn't have a filter. We actually use it every night instead of a cold mist one because it has done a better job than our cool mist one....
- I just have a basic vaporizer. I am not aware if it has a filter or if it needs replaced. Its pretty basic. As for the saline...try just putting a drop near his nost...
- I bought one for my one year old couple years ago at Buy Buy Baby. The brand was holmes. But now that it's spring stores may not have it, humidifiers are a "winter" it...
Suggestions for Baby Registery
Asked by A.T. from Fort Wayne
on August 18, 2008
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It has been a long time since we've had a baby in the house, we already have the crib and other "major" items, but I wanted to hear from you mom's if there is anything...
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- Here is a list of my favorite and my son's favorite baby items. *Fisher Price Aquarium Cradle swing *A very lightweight stroller (heavy strollers are a pain! and br...
- A boppy pillow, shopping cart cover, and swaddle blankets!
- As a few moms said earlier, Swaddle blankets with velcro are great! Literally the first night I put my son in one he went from sleeping only three hours at a time to ...
