https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 16 May 2026 04:06:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/croup#post-418747 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:16:12 +0000 Bluebonnet 418747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our doctor suggested taking LO into a steamy bathroom for 15 minutes at least twice a day. That helped. </p> <p>If it is croup, your doctor will most likely prescribe steroids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/croup#post-418744 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:13:50 +0000 Ash 418744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have her breathe in moist air. Like... air in the bathroom after a hot shower. Cool air also helps... it's cold here in Iowa so bundling her up and taking her outside would help. Or having her near the freezer. And keep her hydrated. Hope she starts feeling better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/croup#post-418376 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:58:43 +0000 Sweet T 418376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sandy: He was noticeably better within 3 days of getting the steroid. I'd say he was back to normal within a week of taking it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/croup#post-418371 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:50:23 +0000 sandy 418371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sweet T: sad :(. How long did it take for him to get over it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/croup#post-418367 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:48:41 +0000 Sweet T 418367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS had croup in September. It was miserable for everyone! The doctor prescribed a one time steroid and told us to use a humidifier at night. Other than that, we just had to wait for him to get over it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/croup#post-418363 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:43:27 +0000 sandy 418363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO has labored breathing (sounds like she needs to clear her throat when she breathes) and tonight I heard the sharp seal like barking cough...she's asleep and seems fine but the cough sounds awful. Her cousin came over for thanksgiving and his mom mentioned she suspected he had croup. </p> <p>I'll call the pediatrician's office tomorrow but just wondering what if anything I can do for her. She is 12.5 months old. </p>