Poor little man. It's awful when they are sick. To me it sounds like a garden variety cold, if there is no fever then I wouldn't be going to the dr unless something isn't sitting right for you. To help him breathe a bit better at night there are a few things you can try - you can slightly raise the end of his cot bed up = just a rolled up towel will do it, helps the mucous run out instead of down. You can put some Vicks on his feet under some socks or sleep suit - some people swear by this! Others put a bit of Vicks on the cot where bub can't reach it. If you have a humidifier/vaporiser that can help as well to keep the air moist. If his nose is super blocked you can get some Fess for kids - it is just saline spray than can help clear his nose out. I wouldn't be giving panadol unless he has a fever but that is just me, we give it once fevers go up higher than 38 and if they seem uncomfortable. Lots of easy foods too - Olive has a recipe about for an awesome chicken noodle soup = great comfort food!
It's awful when they are sick. To me it sounds like a garden variety cold, if there is no fever then I wouldn't be going to the dr unless something isn't sitting right for you. To help him breathe a bit better at night there are a few things you can try - you can slightly raise the end of his cot bed up = just a rolled up towel will do it, helps the mucous run out instead of down. You can put some Vicks on his feet under some socks or sleep suit - some people swear by this! Others put a bit of Vicks on the cot where bub can't reach it. If you have a humidifier/vaporiser that can help as well to keep the air moist. If his nose is super blocked you can get some Fess for kids - it is just saline spray than can help clear his nose out. I wouldn't be giving panadol unless he has a fever but that is just me, we give it once fevers go up higher than 38 and if they seem uncomfortable. Lots of easy foods too - Olive has a recipe about for an awesome chicken noodle soup = great comfort food!
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