Preemies and colds

Discussion in 'The First Year' started by 2moregirls, Oct 22, 2007.

  1. 2moregirls

    2moregirls Active Member

    I think my girls are coming down with the head cold that my 3yr and I both have. Is there anything I can give them to make them feel better??
     
    2moregirls, Oct 22, 2007
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  2. DATJMom

    DATJMom Well-Known Member

    When mine were 5 weeks they got a head cold. I used the Nasal Saline drops (Ocean I think is the brand) and the bulb syringe that they gave me from the hospital. I would suck out each nostril if they didnt sneeze it out first. I also used a humidifier at night and naps and also elevated the matress. Meds dont do anything for them. Colds just have to run their course.
     
    DATJMom, Oct 22, 2007
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  3. mandyfish3

    mandyfish3 Well-Known Member

    I totally agree with the previous poster!
     
    mandyfish3, Oct 22, 2007
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  4. summerfun

    summerfun Well-Known Member TS Moderator

    I agree, the saline drops and humidifier are probably the best. Always check with your ped, they now say cold meds don't do any good for kids under 6.
     
    summerfun, Oct 22, 2007
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  5. Leighann

    Leighann Well-Known Member

    I agree with Rachel too.. and its what we've done in the past. Unless they run a fever, there is nothing you can give them. If they do run a fever I would call the ped. Hope you all feel better soon, Leighann
     
    Leighann, Oct 22, 2007
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  6. Ericka B

    Ericka B Well-Known Member

    Ditto on PP
    :hug99: to you and your little ones
     
    Ericka B, Oct 22, 2007
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  7. kbsparks

    kbsparks Member

    QUOTE(Ericka B @ Oct 22 2007, 03:09 PM) [snapback]462223[/snapback]
    Ditto on PP
    :hug99: to you and your little ones


    We had a cold a month ago. Saline, booger sucker, humidifer is all you can do. I also inclined the mattresses to help them breathe a little better. No cold medicine though. Sorry, hope you kiddos feel better soon.
     
    kbsparks, Oct 22, 2007
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  8. becky5

    becky5 Guest

    Saline/bulb syringe is about all you can do for them. Hope everyone feels better soon! :hug99:
     
    becky5, Oct 22, 2007
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  9. MichelleL

    MichelleL Well-Known Member

    Same as everyone else. One thing I did for mine was let them sleep in their car seats. They slept VERY well in that position whereas in their pnp or cribs, they were tossing all the time because they couldn't breathe very well.
     
    MichelleL, Oct 22, 2007
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  10. KYsweetheart

    KYsweetheart Well-Known Member

    Ugh, my older two have colds and I do as well... I just am praying Katie doesn't catch it, but I am sure it is inevitable... I already use a humidifier and will buy the saline drops just in case.
     
    KYsweetheart, Oct 23, 2007
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  11. Sofiesmom

    Sofiesmom Well-Known Member

    I've had good results with the Sudacare / Pediacare Vaporplugs (for Children), humidifier, bulb, saline drops ... that's about what you can do ... (unfortunately).
     
    Sofiesmom, Oct 23, 2007
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  12. 2moregirls

    2moregirls Active Member

    Thanks for the info! I went to the store today and got some saline drops and some vapor plug ins. I hope this all passes soon....
     
    2moregirls, Oct 23, 2007
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