Parenting Newborns & Infants (0-1) Support Group

its scary when our little ones get sick that early. i totally understand your concerns. my little guy got sick at 3 weeks old because his dumbass dad decided he wasnt going to tell his mom to stay away when she was really sick.

your little one should be getting his 2 month checkup. ask your doctor what you can give him. your doctor may say its okay to give a bit of tylenol to help keep his fever down.

i bought my son a cool air mister that i turn on when hes congested so it makes it easier for him to breath. i also have vick vapourizer pads that i plug in (king of like a glade plugin) that also helps him breath. you can purchase a nasal flush at almost any store that will help clear the nose.

its really hard when they are under 3 months because you cant really give them anything. it also doesnt help that stores have pulled infant stuff off the shelves. i ended up getting benalin all in one for my little guy to help with his congestion adn stuffy nose because the mister and the flushes were not working and only give him 0.05 ml so not a lot to help him

Unfortunately so many viruses are catching way before you have symptoms. Keep your LO away from his dad, bf him a lot (good immune properties in there), drink lots of fluids and rest yourself, and wash hands etc. constantly. I would NOT take airborne while you are bf'ing.

Breastfeeding and a healthy diet can be a big help. My husband had gotten sick around 4 times in the first year, but it didn't even phase me or our daughter. DD was a year old when she got her first cold- it just happened to be swine flu. DD is now 15 months and she hasn't gotten sick again.

Heat up some chicken broth or soup and add in a full teaspoon of crushed garlic and 1/2 a teaspoon of crushed ginger. If you have a sore throat, add in a tablespoon of honey. This will help you fend off a cold and will also help if you are already sick.