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MamaLeen
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sickie baby- when do I go to Ped?
Forgive me, I am a new Mom and have no clue if I should call/take my DS to the Ped. He has a cold, just runny rose, sneezy, coughing so far. No fever. I think he got it from my DH who had the same thing, not a bad cold at all.
I don't need to take DS to ped, right? If he gets a fever do I?
Also, I have been going in steamy shower w/him and nursing a lot. What else can I do for him, if anything?
Thanks  
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Re: sickie baby- when do I go to Ped?
No expert here but I don't think I would worry unless he had a fever. Even then I think after 3 months it's not so much a big deal if he is acting normally.
Do you have an aspirator? Perhaps a humidifier and some saline mist for his nose will help.
I am dreading the day DS becomes sick for the first time. Hope he is better soon...
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MikesWife
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Re: sickie baby- when do I go to Ped?
I probably wouldn't go just yet. Colds can take 7-10 days to get out of the system. As long as his cough sounds like a normal cough and he's not running a fever, is drinking/eating normal, then I would probably wait.
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Shelleybean11
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Re: sickie baby- when do I go to Ped?
Hope he feels better soon! I would just watch his cough. If it sounds like it is getting into his lungs I would bring him to the ped.
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Linda1003
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Re: sickie baby- when do I go to Ped?
Posted by MikesWife
I probably wouldn't go just yet. Colds can take 7-10 days to get out of the system. As long as his cough sounds like a normal cough and he's not running a fever, is drinking/eating normal, then I would probably wait.
ITA..just watch the cough..you don't want it developing into and bronchial thing...KWIM?
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MamaLeen
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Re: sickie baby- when do I go to Ped?
Posted by azoodie
No expert here but I don't think I would worry unless he had a fever. Even then I think after 3 months it's not so much a big deal if he is acting normally.
Do you have an aspirator? Perhaps a humidifier and some saline mist for his nose will help.
I am dreading the day DS becomes sick for the first time. Hope he is better soon...
I know, I am so annoyed at DH! I told him not to breathe near DS and not to kiss him, etc, but he kept doing it!!  He's only 4 months, I was hoping he wouldn't get sick for a few more months! We have saline and humidifer, thanks.
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MamaLeen
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Re: sickie baby- when do I go to Ped?
Posted by MikesWife
I probably wouldn't go just yet. Colds can take 7-10 days to get out of the system. As long as his cough sounds like a normal cough and he's not running a fever, is drinking/eating normal, then I would probably wait.
Thanks, this is what I figured but I just wanted to make sure. I tend to be laid back so I needed some confirmation from BTDT
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MamaLeen
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Re: sickie baby- when do I go to Ped?
On a side note his sick cry is so cute  lol
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MamaLeen
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Re: sickie baby- when do I go to Ped?
Posted by Linda1003
Posted by MikesWife
I probably wouldn't go just yet. Colds can take 7-10 days to get out of the system. As long as his cough sounds like a normal cough and he's not running a fever, is drinking/eating normal, then I would probably wait.
ITA..just watch the cough..you don't want it developing into and bronchial thing...KWIM?
Yeah, its not a deep cough or anything.
Thanks!
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MrsMuffin6
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Re: sickie baby- when do I go to Ped?
You could always call and tell them the symptoms and then the dr can tell you if you should bring him in.. I never know when to go either! I hope your lo is feeling better soon.
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LoriH
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Re: sickie baby- when do I go to Ped?
I wouldn't take him to the ped for that. If he gets very cranky, lethargic, isn't himself or spikes a fever a trip may be in order. There is nothing they can do for a cold virus.
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CoutureMaMa
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Re: sickie baby- when do I go to Ped?
Posted by MangoMama
Forgive me, I am a new Mom and have no clue if I should call/take my DS to the Ped. He has a cold, just runny rose, sneezy, coughing so far. No fever. I think he got it from my DH who had the same thing, not a bad cold at all.
I don't need to take DS to ped, right? If he gets a fever do I?
Also, I have been going in steamy shower w/him and nursing a lot. What else can I do for him, if anything?
Thanks
ds has the same thing. had it couple months ago too. took him straight to dr because last time ans this time, he has an ear infection...  so i say go! eta and he didnt have a fever either time, just cough, sneezing, runny nose and the ear infection.
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