Baby's 1st cold, do I call the ped?

She has a runny nose and a dainty little cough. Mucous is clear, no fever and normal energy and behavior. It started Saturday afternoon and hasn't gotten worse.
Should I call the ped?

TIA

Re: Baby's 1st cold, do I call the ped?

For a cold and acting fine I wouldn't, but keep an eye on it.
Doesn't hurt to call the Ped's office to get some advise though.

Just keep her comfy...
elevate her head
humidifier
nasal spray and suck out the boogies
steamy bathroom to help with the congestion
keep taking her temp to make sure she doesn't get a fever
keep washing her hands and face not to pass on germs

Hope she feels better!
Everyone in my house is sick. It's the season.
At least till Spring

Re: Baby's 1st cold, do I call the ped?

Thanks Erica!

Re: Baby's 1st cold, do I call the ped?

I wouldn't.....sounds like she is just a little under the weather. Just keep an eye on her. If she gets worse, or you get nervous, it can never hurt to give the ped a call! Hope she feels better soon!

Re: Baby's 1st cold, do I call the ped?

Thanks MaryBeth.
Dd won't let me use the nasal aspirator. And it's such a fight just to wipe her nose. She is a tough cookie at 10.5 months!

Re: Baby's 1st cold, do I call the ped?

i dont think it's necessary (not that i'm an expert lol). dd had her first cold when she was 5 weeks old, and I did call the ped because I was freaking because she was just so little. the ped didn't tell me anything that hasn't already been mentioned by the PP's. i know it's hard to hear the dainty little cough but she will be better before you know it. it took about 4-5 days for DD to ride it out. i just kept checking her temp every diaper change and used the cool mist humidifier like crazy. she wouldn't let me use the aspirator either but she was fine. i tried "boogie wipes" and they helped a little. hope she feels better!

Re: Baby's 1st cold, do I call the ped?

Same here. I had taken DD to the ped just to check her ears (because DS always had infections) and they were clear.

Basically do everything Erica said. My ped also suggested using the baby vicks rub, but to put some on the top of her PJs. It's definitely working.

Re: Baby's 1st cold, do I call the ped?

Posted by chikita315

Same here. I had taken DD to the ped just to check her ears (because DS always had infections) and they were clear.

Basically do everything Erica said. My ped also suggested using the baby vicks rub, but to put some on the top of her PJs. It's definitely working.

Re: Baby's 1st cold, do I call the ped?

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Re: Baby's 1st cold, do I call the ped?

Thanks so much for all your advice!!