https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 21 May 2026 20:04:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rsv-in-a-newborn#post-2802726 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 16:55:34 +0000 littlejoy 2802726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't read the other responses, but our ENT (a nationally respected ENT) advises against using the Nose Frida until it's absolutely needed for feeding or sleep. And, if you do use it, don't create a full suction in the nostril. Using saline before can help break up the mucous, making the NF more effective, without needing to create that suction. It can inflame their delicate, tiny nasal passages. </p> <p>Otherwise, it sounds like you're doing everything right!! Our LO just got over RSV. Doc advised to look for any tinge of blue on fingers/lips, retractions while breathing, and lethargy/refusal to eat. She seemed pretty miserable, but, thankfully, was otherwise fine!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rsv-in-a-newborn#post-2802701 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 14:44:04 +0000 Mamatimes3 2802701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My oldest had RSV at 8 weeks. I noticed he was slightly congested so I called the nurse line over the weekend. They recommended saline and suction, but on Monday the doctor reviewing the weekend calls asked to see him. They tested him for RSV and he was positive. They asked to see him daily to monitor him. On day 3, he had a fever (low but still a fever) so they admitted him for observation to the local children’s hospital. We were there about a day. With children that age, they are very careful and take many precautions because difficulty breathing can happen very quickly. It basically manifested like a cold. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rsv-in-a-newborn#post-2802690 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 13:27:58 +0000 Littlebit7 2802690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks all for the reassurances. The scary thing with tiny babies is that everything is fine until its not. That probably gets me the most; how quickly things can go downhill.</p> <p>@mdf106: yeah this is sorta where my brain goes. I'm really glad your child was ok; I bet this was really scary. Seems like it was a moment where parental instinct kicked in. I tend to second guess myself and not want to kick up a fuss if its not necessary (am I in labor? Am I not? Does this fever warrant a phone call? Will they think I'm overreacting?).</p> <p>I'm also on edge because my husband is out of town. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rsv-in-a-newborn#post-2802670 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:51:13 +0000 mdf106 2802670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son got RSV at 4 weeks. He had some labored breathing, which I did not really notice, but he just did not seem right. He was sleepier than normal, and not eating as much, my breasts felt engorged. He did not experience any coughing or fever. If he did have a fever he would have required extensive testing, because, even though he tested positive for RSV, he could have more than one thing. His breathing also sounded funny, and he was a bit listless. It is hard to put a finger on it, but it was obvious that something was not right. We noticed the funny breathing overnight (he was fine the previous evening) and I took him in the next morning. </p> <p>He ended up spending one night in the hospital. He got an IV for fluids, and a little oxygen, mostly for flow, and a lot of suctioning (and of course monitoring). He was very borderline for admission, but spent the one night because of labored breathing. </p> <p>Despite a few days of reduced eating his weight gain remained fine, he was always a good eater, and he recovered quickly. </p> <p>My husband and I both had bad colds at the time, and our older son had strep. We did a good job keeping the children separated, but we interacted closely with both. I was breastfeeding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rsv-in-a-newborn#post-2802667 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:37:05 +0000 nanilani 2802667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son got RSV when he was around 3 months old. He wasn't eating (nursing or bottle, we tried everything) and was listless. Definitely not himself. I'm sure he had a fever too, although I can't remember how high. I was about to go to the ER in the wee hours of the morning but waited to call his ped first thing after Tylenol helped with the fever. Once at the appointment, she sent us to the ER anyway since their office didn't have the means to test onsite back then. The pediatric ER ran some swabs and diagnosed him with RSV. They also took some x-rays to rule out things like bronchiolitis (thankfully negative). Ultimately, they didn't admit him or prescribe anything. It was very scary to see him so lethargic and refusing to eat for hours, especially considering he spent a week in the NICU and he's always been a small kid (he fell off the weight charts with this bout of RSV and never "recovered" percentile-wise, although he's growing and generally healthy), but his doctor reassured me that kids will get sick and we were doing everything right. You're already doing great just by keeping an eye out for it :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rsv-in-a-newborn#post-2802654 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 10:56:50 +0000 snowjewelz 2802654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had 2 winter babies so I was definitely anxious, especially with #2 since we couldn't avoid the baby being around sick LO1. But I nursed both and thankfully they were both healthy through their first winter! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rsv-in-a-newborn#post-2802651 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 10:54:32 +0000 Adira 2802651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids haven't had RSV, but they have asthma so they've been tested for RSV a bunch due to similar symptoms.</p> <p>Things to look for that indicate breathing difficulties:<br /> - rapid breathing (50-60 breaths per minute is normal for a newborn - anything more would be a cause for concern)<br /> - skin sucking in around the ribs, above the belly, and at the neck (these are signs that your baby is working harder for each breath)<br /> - lips turning blue (this indicates they aren't getting enough oxygen)<br /> - excessive fatigue (this is probably hard to judge in a newborn)</p> <p>If you notice any of these, I'd bring your LO straight to the ER. But fingers crossed you won't have to do that! &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rsv-in-a-newborn#post-2802648 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 10:47:48 +0000 Littlebit7 2802648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peachykeen: thanks! I’m putting my faith in the power of breastfeeding and antibodies :)<br /> Is it spring yet? All of these illnesses are just making me a crazy person.<br /> I have him in the rock n play or swing for sleeping which I think helps. Good idea to suction during feeds. He will hate it but he gets stuffy while nursing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rsv-in-a-newborn#post-2802642 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 10:29:02 +0000 peachykeen 2802642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you are nursing and you are the one sick, I bet LO will be protected by your antibodies - I wouldn't worry too much!</p> <p>DD2 had RSV at 13 weeks, so not quite that small, but tiny enough they brought us back immediately when I brought her to the ER at the children's hospital! She caught it from daycare the week after she started :sad: The reason I took her in was abnormal breathing - it seemed like she had interruptions in her breathing and it was bedtime, so ER was our only option. </p> <p>It was very scary for me, but mostly because I'm paranoid. She was diagnosed but not admitted at the hospital and all I could really do for her was suction her nose before and after eating (and sometimes mid-feed - this was the worst and most stressful part for a few days!) and use a cool mist humidifier in her room at night. The first few nights I had her sleep in the rock and play right next to my bed because I was terrified she would stop breathing and the nurse agreed the elevation should help. </p> <p>I would just nurse as much as possible and be extra careful not to kiss her on the face or hands. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rsv-in-a-newborn#post-2802635 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 10:12:44 +0000 Littlebit7 2802635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone have experience with rsv in a newborn? I have a cold, and of course, I’m terrified that my LO will get it and it will be rsv etc. I’m not a worst case type of person but this cold and flu season has me on edge. (Honestly I’m more of a watch and wait person). He’s a little congested right now but otherwise fine. </p> <p>If you’ve experienced rsv, what did it look like in a tiny baby? (LO is 6 weeks). Things to look out for? Tips? At another doc visit for my older daughter, the doc mentioned difficulty breathing and listlessness. I’m keeping an eye on his temp, have a humidifier going, keeping his nose clear with the Frida, and he’s still nursing well. </p> <p>Thanks! </p>