https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:16:52 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1505145 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 15:56:43 +0000 Running Elley 1505145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: I've bought mine but I'm pretty sure it's really easy to make! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503777 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 09:44:49 +0000 Alivoo01 1503777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Poor L and you if you're coming down with what he has. Sick babies are so sad and heartbreaking. No additional advice then what's given above. Just wishing both of y'all a quick recovery soon. *hugs* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503589 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 08:39:56 +0000 .twist. 1503589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: thanks! </p> <p>@winniebee: thanks! I never thought to put the oil in the humidifier! We just put it on a tissue and put it beside the humidifier, but that would work so much better! I will try the Motrin. We used Tylenol and it did break his fever but didn't help much with anything else. </p> <p>@Mrs. Lion: ugh. That's good to know. Thanks. I'll pick up some baby Vicks today while I'm out. Thankfully I haven't seen the worst of it. I've been taking coldFX like crazy and I think it's helping but I definitely don't feel right. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503583 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 08:38:12 +0000 winniebee 1503583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: yes I read that too. Vicks baby doesn't have menthol in it so it's safer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503580 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 08:35:19 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1503580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just discovered a few weeks ago that Vicks is super dangerous and makes the mucus way worse in babies under 2. Apparently there is a baby version that is safe, but we were warned to stay away from regular vicks (even the humidifier kind). :( Hang in there momma! we are at the tail end of a really rough cold. Get as much sleep as you can yourself...it is super hard to take care of a sick baby when you are sick yourself! :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503574 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 08:32:16 +0000 winniebee 1503574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Steamy shower, eucalyptus oil in humidifier, Advil or Motrin (if older than 6 months -- Tylenol does not help<br /> My son). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503561 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 08:28:19 +0000 LuLu Mom 1503561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hope things get better today, I second Saline Spray that stuff is awesome. I buy it in the baby aisle, a bunch of different companies make it specifically for babies. Steamy showers should help before nap too to help loosen up the gross stuff and help him breathe when sleeping. And elevate LO's mattress with a towel to hopefully help him sleep better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503550 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 08:22:01 +0000 .twist. 1503550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mskeee: @Grace: aaaah! Thanks ladies! I'm going to try there today first! I admit it has been a while since I checked bru for it. </p> <p>@Running Elley: thanks! I think I'll try the saline today... Do I have to buy it or make it? I have some weird sample called hydra sense, I think it's saline? Haha </p> <p>@MrsB2012: I'm pretty sure it's a cold because I feel sick too. He's also coughing and the snot is really yellow plus the low grade fever came out of no where. :( </p> <p>@MamaMagpie: hahahaha that made me LOL! Good to remember! ;) </p> <p>@Ash: &lt;3</p> <p>@petunia354: well, he had the hardest time getting to sleep and DH ended up falling asleep with him in the rocker. I was really expecting a night full of wake ups but he ended up sleeping from 11pm to 6:30am! So that was great! He's still super sick though. Thanks lady &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503412 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 07:22:10 +0000 petunia354 1503412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: How did the night go? I hope you guys are all feeling better today! Lots of hugs to you and L :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503346 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 06:37:49 +0000 Ash 1503346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looks like you've gotten great advice and you've done everything right. Just wanted to say I hope L feels better soon! &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503216 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 00:06:16 +0000 MamaMagpie 1503216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Poor guy! I join the saline fan club -- and the NoseFrida as soon as you can get your hands on one.<br /> Also, I know you said he's super wiggly but you really might want to try elevating the mattress...it makes the absolute biggest difference for H when he's stuffy.<br /> And ok...this is horrifyingly disgusting and hard to admit...but one time H was crazy stuffy and I'd left the NoseFrida at my aunt's house...so I put my mouth over his nose and sucked. *shudder* But it worked! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503141 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:04:58 +0000 MrsB2012 1503141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a hydra sense. It looks like it's the same as a nose frida. We got ours at our baby shower, but I've seen them at Target. ( Canada target) You could also try Wal Mart. </p> <p>Is it possible he's teething? I know sometimes a lot of the symptoms of teething are similar to a cold. Maybe try and give him a frozen wash cloth to such on? Even if it's not teething, the frozen cloth might help keep him cool? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503123 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:48:04 +0000 Grace 1503123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: When's the last time you looked at bru for a nosefrida? Mine had them last month when P was sick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503122 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:46:19 +0000 Running Elley 1503122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Saline makes a HUGE difference for us as well! I can get way more out (and I use the regular bulb aspirator) when I use it- plus it's easier on their poor little noses :(</p> <p>I feel for you, mama. We're all sick here too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503109 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:24:53 +0000 Rockies11 1503109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got one at BRU in Calgary two days ago! They just started carrying them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503106 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:22:26 +0000 Sammyfab 1503106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: I bought mine at snugglebugz.ca. They're in Ontario. Another online store in Ontario that carries it the Safety Superstore. Snugglebug has fast shipping but I also lived in the same city as the warehouse back then. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503086 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:02:28 +0000 .twist. 1503086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: bru doesn't sell them here. :( they are only sold in specialty shops! So lame! </p> <p>@Sammyfab: well, I would definitely rather him cry over something that works than the stupid bulb that doesn't work at all! I found online that you can get one at e children? I think that's what it's called. </p> <p>@MamaMoose: I don't think I can prop his crib up because he is such a squirmer! He never stays in one place very long and he would probably end up head down and just make the congestion worse. Lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503064 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:44:26 +0000 MamaMoose 1503064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What makes the biggest difference for us is putting a couple drops of saline in each nostril, it helps break up the gunk. Also prop up the head of his crib. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503043 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:35:01 +0000 Sammyfab 1503043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awww, poor L!! I would totally drop off a Nosefrida at your house if I could right now.</p> <p>I'm not totally sure where you can find them...maybe WestCoast Kids?</p> <p>And unfortunately he will scream just as hard with the Nosefrida...the only difference is that it works! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503041 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:34:09 +0000 lawbee11 1503041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: oh no! The thing we've used most since M has been sick is the nose Frida. She hates it, but it does wonders for her congestion. BRU in the US carries them, so maybe check there? Or get one overnighted from Amazon? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503039 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:31:37 +0000 Foodnerd81 1503039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: Yeah, I couldn't even get the bulb into her nose. She screams so hard when I use the nose frida, I really hate it. If you end up finding one tomorrow, and have to do it alone, you tube it-- I found a much easier way than I was doing it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503030 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:26:20 +0000 .twist. 1503030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: ah yes, we did also give him some Tylenol about a half hour before bed. I might have to try the shower thing. </p> <p>The worst part is that I think I've got whatever he's got and am kind of dreading tonight that we will both not sleep and then we'll both be worse off tomorrow. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503025 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:24:09 +0000 MsLipGloss 1503025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And maybe a steamy shower would help to loosen things up? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503022 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:23:28 +0000 MsLipGloss 1503022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you tried a little Tylenol? His little body may feel stiff/sore, and it may help him get some rest. I hope he feels better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503021 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:23:01 +0000 .twist. 1503021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I have, but it doesn't get much out and he screams bloody murder when we do use it. :( </p> <p>DH is trying to get him to sleep right now, but he just kind of keeps whimpering. </p> <p>Wah. I'm so sad for my baby. This is his first cold. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503018 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:21:10 +0000 Foodnerd81 1503018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh poor baby! Did you already try the regular bulb aspirator? (I have never used one, we have a nose frieda). And you could try the shower-- sitting in the bathroom with the shower running. Otherwise you are doing everything I would. I hope he feels better soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-l-is-sick-tips#post-1503016 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:19:45 +0000 .twist. 1503016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man. DH is in the nursery rocking L. He's come down with a bad cold and a low grade fever. He's super stuffed up and we don't have a nose frida. I'm going to try and get one tomorrow but they're hard to get here. It's past his bedtime and the way things are going right now makes me believe we will be up all night long. He is tired but can't get back to sleep and is just crying. </p> <p>So far I have his humidifier going and have put Vicks on his chest and back. Any other tips? I feel so so so badly for him and want him to get a decent nights sleep. :( </p>