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5 Month Old with Cold
I have successfully used herbal remedies to help with my son's colds and .... humidifier in his bedroom helps with congestion. or sit in a steamy ... Here's how: Wrap the baby tightly in a receiving blanket (Like when he was a newborn, ...
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- Are you breastfeeding? If so, just continue to nurse him, clear out his nose as best you can and keep him comfortable. If the symptoms don't get better in a few days...
- Dear A., I agree with the other mom's advice so far - PLUS - IF you are breastfeeding you can up your own levels of vitamins (esp Vit C) to help prevent infections i...
- Keep him upright as much as possible and suction as much as possible. Also a humidifier works good too. If he is not improving in a few days take him to the doc.
Watery, Crusty Eyes
Oct 9, 2009 ... All 3 of my children experienced this as newborns. .... The congestion in the nasal cavities from the cold can irritate the tear ducts. ... This very old remedy has worked many many times....if you are a breastfeeding ...
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- Yes, actually,.... what I did was warm water compress with a rung out soft washcloth... (This helps keep the duct from getting or staying clogged.) You can also go to ...
- This very old remedy has worked many many times....if you are a breastfeeding mom you are in luck because all you have to do is squirt some breastmilk into your babies...
- Hello, My daughter who just turned two in July had problems with a blocked tear duct in both eyes. My pediatrician recommended that I put a couple of drops of my br...
Sleep Tips for During a Cold/ Teething
It's a homepathic remedy that you can buy in the baby isle at Walgreens. ... 2) If he is congested, run the shower with the bathroom door closed and let him breathe in the steam for about 5 ... Newborn Baby Feeling Under the Weather ...
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- I would do everything you are doing and try a bit of tylenol or motrin to keep the pain off so he and you can sleep. You could also put a pillow at the head of the cri...
- I know that this is not typical but let your child sleep in a car seat or bouncy chair. Sitting them up helps wih the cough and draining. Or it seemed to help my kids.
- If there is any way that you could prop one side of his crib up just a little bit that might help. Make sure you dont put it up too much because he will roll around bu...
Dairy Sensitivity with Breastfeeding
... and just isnt happy I noticed nasal congestion he has baby acne stillbut ... Newborns brains arent fully developed and therefore theyre aware of the ...
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- This happened with my younger son! Not only was dairy a source of nastiness, but also anything remotely acidic, even ketchup! I just really tried to be creative in o...
- Hi C., Have you tried raw milk (grass fed)? That may make difference. I soak almonds overnight (to release the enzymes) and then make almond milk in the blender...
- Just another point of view--remember that the theory of 'colic' continues until a child is approx. 3 mos. old. From my research, while a child will have some reaction...
My 5 Month Old Is Coughing and Grunting with No Other Signs of Sickness.
Go to a health store and find a remedy for the cough. It is not advisable to recommend in writing but .... My 11 Wk Old Son Has a Bad Cough and Congestion ...
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- my son began fake coughing and grunting to get our attention for a while - but i'm glad you figured it out good luck!
- give him a spoonfull of honey with a few drops of lemon...its my family medicine for coughs...hope it works
- I had the same problem with all of the fires recently. We had the air on 24/7. We got our daughter a humidifier for her room ,and that seemed to solve the problem.
Medical Advice
These are the instructions my Pedi gave me for my little newborn. Doctor ecommendations for runny nose (nasal discharge) or congestion (no discharge, ...
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- Hello B.. I'm a 47 year old mom of 20something children. Mine had sniffles alot and my son had asthma. The humidifier is good. What type of formula is he on or are...
- Hi B.! I know what you are going through. When my son was 3 months old we had the same issue. The humidifier is good but it didn't help my son. What salene drops are y...
- You are doing all that you can do for him right now at his age. The humidifier and saline are the best. I think the combination of the two help a little. I never no...
Itchy Ears & Head: Eczema? Allergies? Help!!!
Sep 21, 2009 ... Funny I just read about a natural remedy for eczema yesterday Take ... had a prob since & I uses same on my newborn with no probs good luck ...
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- try Burts Bees Apricot Oil. very gentle and has no chemicals. those other regular store brands have harsh chemicals in them even if htey say "natural." also Califor...
- B., If this itchiness and rash that you're describing is coming from Eczema, I would be very surprised, especially since it only seems to take place during the ...
- Hi, B., It is more important to figure out WHY she has this eczema rather than to just treat its symptoms. It is an allergic reaction, as you suspect, and so get the ...
Keeping Baby from Getting Sick
I have never had a sick newborn, TG, they are naturally resistant. ... sleep in his carseat for a few nights so he would not get too badly congested. ... I would give her the remedy that I was taking for whatever illness I had while I ...
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- Hi M. - Yes, definitely keep nursing...even if you have the stomach bug you should continue to nurse. (I had the stomach bug back in November, it was so hard to n...
- when my daughter was 4 days old i got sicker than i have ever been in my entire life, some sort of respiratory infection. i was on so many meds(even codeine) and they...
- M., Absolutly keep breastfeeding, your antibodies pass through to the baby and if she gets sick it will not be as bad as you. Also wash you hands alot, and if you a...
Need Help Getting 8 Month Old to Sleep Through Night
Oct 5, 2009 ... a similar question on 82509 under the newborninfant section and i .... they usually are associated with congestion now She has improved ...
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- hey H.! I posted a similar question on 8/25/09 under the newborn/infant section and i got a lot of good advice. i can't remember it (mommy brains y'know?), but if yo...
- I think you may have been just lucky before. Dr's consider 6 consecutive hours to be "sleeping through the night". If you're expecting 10+ hours, you may not get it....
- it's just a habit, she waking up and not putting herself back to sleep. let her cry it out and everyone will be getting more sleep and will be happier!! maybe it's unp...
Sick 3 Week Old and VERY Worried Mom!
I've NEVER heard of anyone having to wait a week with a sick newborn - J. I .... Sorry, I don't have any home remedies for you, but I do have some advice. .... When my babies got sick the doctor recommended that until the congestion ...
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- J. - Make sure and suction his nose out with a bulb/suction device when he's really snotty, especially before feeding. You can also use a few drops of saline solu...
- Have you tried a cool mist vaporizer in his room at night? I would just keep taking his temperature to make he doesn’t get one and if he gets a cough, keep calling ...
- If you can't get into your doctors office. Try the Beaumont After hours pediatric clinc in the Beaumont Medical Building on the Beaumont Campus. Good Luck!
