[blparent] Baby's first cold?

[Pickrell, Rebecca M.]

Just keep her hydrated and let her rest. 
Colds aren't a big deal really, though if you've never dealt with one in
an infant, it is all new to you. 
I wouldn't worry about her getting sick, just offer her fluids and
things to eat, my daughter likes fruit and let her rest, same as you'd
do for yourself. 
Note, they've taken away kids' cold medicines so don't use them. 
Also, don't use adult medicnes for her. 
Finally, you can take her into the bathroom and let her breathe steam
from the hot shower, or you can get a humidifier. We haven't done
either. 
I also rub vix vapor rub on my daughter's chest, and bathe her in bath
salts that have a medicinal smell to them which seems to help. Ask the
store folks to help you and say you want bath salts. I believe Johnson
and Johnson makes one for kids, but I've never had problems using
big-people salts. 
That's really about it. 

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Jo Elizabeth Pinto
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 12:13 PM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: [blparent] Baby's first cold?

Hi.  I've got another question for all of you great moms and dads.  I've
come down with a raw throat and a runny nose, the usual aches and pains
of a cold.  I probably picked it up at church.  So far, I'm not sure if
Sarah has caught the bug from me.  She seems a little more whiny and
tired than usual, and last night Gerald said her cheeks were pink, but
she looked fine this morning.  I know what to do for myself when I have
a cold, and the kind of comfort stuff that makes me feel better.  But if
Sarah does get sick, other than going to the doctor which I'll do if
need be, what will help her?  I mean, the usual home remedies like
chicken soup and such aren't geared toward babies.

Thanks,
Jo Elizabeth

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advantage of that to break a man's spirit is devil's work. Take care of
what you are doing. Take care.--George Bernard Shaw in "Candide"
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