What can I do if my 1 month old has a cold?
If your baby is younger than 3 months of age, call his or her doctor early in the illness. In newborns, it’s especially important to make sure that a more serious illness isn’t present, especially if your baby has a fever. In general, you don’t need to see the doctor if your older baby has a common cold.
Is a cold serious for a newborn?
If your baby has a cold with no complications, it should resolve within 10 to 14 days. Most colds are simply a nuisance. But it’s important to take your baby’s signs and symptoms seriously. If symptoms don’t improve or if they worsen, it’s time to talk to your doctor.
Do newborns get sick easily?
Infections in newborns can be very serious for several reasons. First, infants do not have fully developed immune systems, so they are more susceptible to infectious illnesses. Also, when a newborn gets an infection, the illness is often more serious than when an adult or older child gets the same infection.
Do breastfed babies recover from colds faster?
Breastfeed Your Baby, Often
Breastfed babies tend to get fewer colds and recover faster with less severe symptoms. Breastmilk is chock full of powerful chemicals called antibodies.
How do you tell if a newborn has a cold?
Other signs of a cold in a newborn include:
- sneezing.
- coughing.
- irritability or fussing.
- red eyes.
- lack of appetite.
- trouble sleeping or staying asleep.
- difficulty feeding due to a stuffy nose.
What is the best sleeping position for a baby with a cold?
The best default position for your baby to be in when they have a cold is upright. This helps for congestion to clear and for breathing to become easier. And, most importantly, it helps them get that vital rest they need so much. To achieve this, consider wearing your baby on your chest while they nap.
What can you give a newborn for a cold?
Do’s
- Give plenty of liquids, including breast milk or formula (if your baby doesn’t take breast milk). A small amount of water may be offered to your baby if they’re over 6 months old.
- Suction out nasal mucus using saline drops and a suction bulb.
- Moisturize the air with a cool-mist humidifier.
Can my newborn breathe with a stuffy nose?
Stuffy noses
Babies can only breathe through their noses (not their mouths). So when your baby’s nose is stuffed up with mucus, it’s much harder for him or her to breathe. When this happens, use saline nose drops or spray (available without a prescription) to loosen the mucus.
What position should a congested baby sleep in?
Also, remember that you should always put your baby to sleep on their back.
How can I help my 4 week old with a stuffy nose?
One of the safest and most effective ways to help clear a baby’s congestion is with a saline (salt water) spray or nose drops. These products are available without a prescription. If you use drops, place two drops in each nostril to loosen the mucus inside.
Why does my 4 week old sounds congested?
This is so common there is actually a medical term for it, “nasal congestion of the newborn.” Babies have tiny little nasal passages and can sound very congested in the first few weeks of life. They are also “obligate nose breathers,” which means they only know how to breathe out of their mouths when they are crying.
How can I unblock my 4 week olds nose?
There are some easy at-home remedies that can help relieve baby nasal congestion. You can use saline drops or a cold-steam humidifier to loosen and thin the mucus, making it easier to remove with a bulb syringe and for your baby to breathe.