Signs and symptoms: There are a few things that you need to be on the lookout for. A very high fever is one of them. If your baby is under 3 months old and has a temperature of 100.4 degrees F or higher call your doctor immediately. Between 3 and 6 months a temperature of 101 degrees F and older than 6 months a temperature of 103 degrees F or higher. Keep a thermometer on hand. Mommy uses one that's in ear but there are the forehead scanners as well. The most accurate reading though is in the bum but can be a pain to do since babies tend to squirm around a lot.
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My temperature over the weekend. 103.1 |
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I was not my usual self and was asleep more than usual |
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Children's Tylenol and Children's Motrin (Ibuprofen) |
Well what do you do about the runny nose and the congestion? It's a great idea to have a humidifier or vaporizer in your toddler/child's room which would help to prevent the mucus from drying out. Mommy also uses these homeopathic cold tablets which tastes really good as well and they seem to work for us. Might not work for you but it does for me. She also uses Vicky Baby Rub which helps with my congestion as well.
Don't forget to keep baby hydrated whether it's with water, Pedialyte or even their favorite juice. Encourage baby to drink.
It's flu season and its recommended that you get your baby vaccinated with the flu shot. It's actually recommended for babies ages 6 months and up and I've gotten it last year will once again get it again this year. This is again a choice for you since some moms decide not to vaccinate their children but mommy does.
Once again these methods may not work for you. If you think that something is terribly wrong with your little one call your doctor. After all you are with your little one on a daily basis and will recognize when something isn't right.
So question time. What do you do for your little one when they are sick? What tried and true methods work for you?
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