https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 01:32:52 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-a-sick-baby-sleep#post-2144077 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 19:18:46 +0000 littlejoy 2144077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Canoli: Thank you, thank you!!! Crazy how things can happen so quickly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-a-sick-baby-sleep#post-2144061 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 19:04:44 +0000 Canoli 2144061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: poor thing. This happened to us recently. He had a 104 temp and we took him to the ped and they said no ear infection. Then she thought maybe he had the flu even though there was no other flu symptoms so we started on tamiflu. After another 2-3 days of 104 fever and no improvement we took him back and it was an ear infection. It took 2 full days after starting antibiotics until the fever went away and we started to see somewhat of a personality from our LO. It's so tough.</p> <p>To answer your question, yes let the sleeping babe sleep! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-a-sick-baby-sleep#post-2144024 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:38:13 +0000 littlejoy 2144024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: Perfect. That's the dose Al is on ... Doc at Urgent Care said 2 days would be our "sweet spot". :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-a-sick-baby-sleep#post-2144007 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:22:09 +0000 blackbird 2144007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: she was on 10 days of antibiotics and we noticed an improvement after 2 days! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-a-sick-baby-sleep#post-2144003 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:18:46 +0000 littlejoy 2144003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: How quickly did E start to recover? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-a-sick-baby-sleep#post-2144002 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:17:08 +0000 Pancakes 2144002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: don't feel bad! There is no way you could have known, and your doctor was totally giving you the brush-off. You're a good mama for bringing her in and she will be feeling better in no time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-a-sick-baby-sleep#post-2143995 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:12:36 +0000 blackbird 2143995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: they happen SO fast! The two times E had them this year, daycare insisted that's probably what it was because we couldn't tell! She'll feel better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-a-sick-baby-sleep#post-2143985 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 17:55:03 +0000 littlejoy 2143985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CakeLady: Thank you for the kind words!! Sorry your LO went through it too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-a-sick-baby-sleep#post-2143981 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 17:45:56 +0000 CakeLady 2143981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: please don't beat your self up about it. In my experience cold symptoms scan turn into ear infections pretty quickly. We took DS to a pediatric ENT on a Wednesday and he told us no infection, just some fluid (he did warn us that it could turn into an infection) two days later we were at the pediatrician because DS had a fever and an ear infection. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-a-sick-baby-sleep#post-2143974 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 17:34:30 +0000 littlejoy 2143974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Took her back to the doc. Double ear infection!!! I can't believe it wasn't noticed at her check up on Friday. So frustrated, and I feel so, so guilty for the pain she's been in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-a-sick-baby-sleep#post-2143398 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:27:27 +0000 Alivoo01 2143398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd let her sleep. Hope her fever breaks today!! 5 days, poor girl! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-a-sick-baby-sleep#post-2143394 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:25:22 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2143394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: I think the hydration sounds reasonable. As long as the diapers keep getting wet.</p> <p>Definitely let her sleep! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-a-sick-baby-sleep#post-2143376 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:14:57 +0000 snowjewelz 2143376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yea... Every time after shots I let DD sleep as much as she needs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-a-sick-baby-sleep#post-2143369 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:10:24 +0000 coopsmama 2143369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always let a sick kiddo sleep. And I know what you mean about loving the extra cuddles. My firstborn wasn't a very snugly little guy so I always ate up the times when he was sick because it meant he actually needed me and wanted to be close and snuggle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-a-sick-baby-sleep#post-2143354 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:54:39 +0000 littlejoy 2143354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hate that she's sick. I can tell she's miserable!' But I will say, I've been LOVING the extra cuddles. It's especially sweet because I imagine she will be walking as soon as she is feeling better. She was starting to take her first confident steps last week before her fever hit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-a-sick-baby-sleep#post-2143352 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:53:30 +0000 littlejoy 2143352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Speaking of hydration ... She's probably getting about 8-10 ounces of water a day + a little pedialyte ... Does this sound reasonable? She usually drinks more, but she's sleeping most of the time right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-a-sick-baby-sleep#post-2143349 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:52:22 +0000 mrsrain 2143349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely let her sleep. When LO is sick she basically nurses, cuddles, and sleeps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-a-sick-baby-sleep#post-2143348 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:51:27 +0000 Adira 2143348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! Let the sick sleep! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-a-sick-baby-sleep#post-2143346 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:50:58 +0000 FaithFertility 2143346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would as long as they are not dehydrated </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-a-sick-baby-sleep#post-2143343 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:49:05 +0000 autumnlove 2143343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I let them sleep as much as they want. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-a-sick-baby-sleep#post-2143340 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:46:19 +0000 littlejoy 2143340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If your LO is sick, do you always let them sleep as much as they want. </p> <p>LO (15 mo) has had a fever for 5 days. I think she's probably slept 18-20 hours a day since Sunday. That seems like a lot!!! Doc isn't worried about food intake (it's been almost zero), because she's drinking, and peeing. </p> <p>I just wonder if I should wake her? I can't force her to eat/drink, so she'll probably just cry?? :( </p>