My 9mo baby has been unwell since we pick him up from childcare on Friday. He has high temp since Saturday ranging from mid38-39 degrees. He also coughs a lot. Not feeding well and vomited after feeds.
We took him to the doctor twice already, on the last visit the doctor (after hour gp) said he has ear infection and gave him some antibiotics.
We have been giving him the antibiotics since Sat night but his temperature is still high. He had trouble sleeping during the night, kept waking up and crying. He has diarrhea too and some nappy rash (which I assume probably from the antibiotics).
I am trying to bring him to the dr again but cant get in until this arvo.
Does anyone have any advice for the time being? How long does it usually take for high fever to settle down? It has been 2 days already and panadol didnt help.
I've just returned to work recently and have to put him in childcare cause we dont have any family here. He has been unwell several times already, also had bad gastro twice and now this. I am feeling like a bad mum now, keep thinking I made him sick by putting him in childcare And giving antibiotics to a little baby is not exactly something I am proud of
Oh Agnes, do not beat yourself up about this - there really is no need at all to feel guilty on top of having to deal with the worry (not to mention the work) of having a sick bub. You are a wonderful mum - don't ever forget that!
In terms of advice re the temp - have you tried tepid bath? (do not do cold as this can make them shiver and get a shock) or flannels? i assume you are doing all the regular things like giving extra fuids etc. You are doing the right thing to do to dr as you are obviously worried and you intuition as his mother will be right.
Pls do not feel guilty about this (I have had to teahc myself this also after N was sick recently)
thinking of you - let us know how he goes.
also one more thing - after the antibiotics you may want to think about giving hima probiotic. this was suggested to me after N had 2 rounds of gastro and i think it has helped him recover. i know it is often recommended after a round of antibiotics to build up the good bacteria again.
i bought inner health kids and give N a smaller dose each day in his bfast.
Agnes, hun you are doing a wonderful job of being a mummy. Being in childcare is necessary for the wellbeing of the whole family and there are benefits for him too.
You are doing the right thing taking him back to the dr, keep taking him back as long as you need to, and if you think he needs to be seen urgently tell the receptionist why and they might be able to get him in sooner. If he has the runs perhaps he is not tolerating the ABs very well and needs a different sort. ABs are very necessary in some instances and this is one of them so don't feel bad about it.
Re the temp, P's tip of a warm-tepid bath is a good one, also plenty of drinks to keep him hydrated. Have you tried some infant nurofen instead of/along with the panadol - that might help with his sore ear too.
Thanks so much Pregpan and MD, for the suggestions and kind words. I tried the bath and he is asleep now, I am glad at least he is having a little rest.
I was so teary this morning. He is usually so happy and chatty, but has been so miserable these last few days. I've never seen him like these.
Will be going to the dr shortly. I dont have nurofen and inner health kids, might buy them on the way.
Hun even babies who don't go to childcare get sick so don't beat yourself up. Just think he will have a brilliant immune system soon he just has to adjust.
I agree with what the others have said, I found that nurofen helped Riley more than panadol for some reason, also lemonade icy poles give him liquid and help with temp (if you want to let him have one of course)
Hun even babies who don't go to childcare get sick so don't beat yourself up. Just think he will have a brilliant immune system soon he just has to adjust.
I agree with what the others have said, I found that nurofen helped Riley more than panadol for some reason, also lemonade icy poles give him liquid and help with temp (if you want to let him have one of course)
High fever ? feeling like a bad mum
And giving antibiotics to a little baby is not exactly something I am proud of
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