11.08.2011

tips?

i have a sick baby for the first time. coughing and slight fever (around 99.5). what to do you do?
i've got the diffuser and humidifier running. we've stayed inside all day.
when do you go to the doctor? 
give me your wisdom.


5 comments:

Caitlin said...

Cole is sick too- Fever and Cold. I took him to the doctor yesterday. We were told to give him baby tylenol every 5 hours to keep the fever down and help him feel better. Also a 1/2 teaspoon of benadryl at bedtime. But mostly he just likes to be held. Hope he gets better soon!

Ellery Pugmire said...

i don't know! i'm so sorry!

Robin said...

A fever is the body's way of healing--it's a good thing! Especially if it's under 100 don't stress. Just snuggle and love.

Here some info:
http://www.naturalnews.com/031467_fevers_health.html

Unknown said...

Take him to the dr. If he sounds wheezy when he breathes or if he looks like he is having a hard time breathing. Good luck! Isla has had a cold for a month now! It's definitely going around. Ps. If you go to the dr they can suction out his nose if it gets bad and try saline drops.

Ellery Pugmire said...

I hope little cope is doing well. xoxo