My newborn has a cold and ... ?

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I guess I am looking for any NON-MEDICINAL ways I can help my baby feel more comfortable . He's a month old, and has a stuffy nose, a few sneezes and a cough but no fever thank God . My first son was born in June so we didn't have this problem until he was a bit older . I know I can use the saline drops and suction bulb, so anything other than that, would be amazing since the saline drops take a little bit to work . My guess is the drastic change in weather here ( Ottawa, Ontario ) has caused him to get the cold, since it went from winter cold, to plus temperatures and the past couple days, cooler again hence the no fever .
So, thank you in advance for your advice & God bless !

Laurie · Accepted Answer

Try to keep his head elevated when he sleep - so that everything can drain.
My pediatrician suggested putting a phonebook under the head of the mattress, but I think that might compromise the safety of the crib.  The better idea (that I have used many times) is to have him sleep in his carseat.  Prop the foot of the carseat against a wall or the foot of the crib enough so that you don't need to worry about his head falling forward.
Other than that - saline drops and the snot sucker!
Hope that helps!
Laurie
The MNBC Mommy

Liz L · Answer

there is nothing you can do no med at all to young but i am guessing you know that  it is hard  when they are that young ...just  keep doing the saline drops and suction bulb, good luck  i hope he feels better soon :)

mum of beautiful boy · Answer

hi there when my son has a cold he uses saline drops, olbas oil in bath, baby vicks on chest and clothes and sometimes bit of calpol, however dont think these are suitable for a 1 month old, best checking it out good luck xxx

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