[blparent] Baby's first cold?

[Veronica Smith]

Yup, we used to run the shower and make the bathroom real steamy.  i would 
sit on the toilet and hold Gab for about 15 to 20 minutes at a time.  This 
would open her stuffy nose and break up that goop in her chest.  this would 
also help you.  i always rub vicks on her chest so the vapors swirl up 
around her nose.  the Dr also said if you or your children have a bad cough 
at night, you should rub Vicks on the soles of your feet.  I don't know what 
it does, but it works. V
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M." <Rebecca.Pickrell at ngc.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Baby's first cold?


> 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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