https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 16 May 2026 12:51:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2410264 Tue, 05 Jan 2016 14:47:10 +0000 babynumber1 2410264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Benadryl, Tylenol and time in the hot steamy bathroom is always our go to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2410255 Tue, 05 Jan 2016 14:38:03 +0000 winniebee 2410255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is how my kids are when sick (as infants). R is 13 months and is sick as a dog right now. He is barely napping at all. We just have to ride it out and once the initial sickies pass, he makes up for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2408602 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 12:04:26 +0000 JenGirl 2408602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aw! I'm sorry you're going through this but don't be too hard on yourself! You're doing everything you can! </p> <p>I agree with maybe trying benadryl. It's the only thing that works for me when I'm congested and it helps sleep, so it could help on both fronts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2408587 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 11:58:00 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 2408587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Poor baby!!! :-( I also suggest using benedryl for a desperate situation like that. We have used mucinex multi-symptom w/ cough supressent (under our pediatrician's care) when our girls have been super sick like that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2408547 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 11:43:11 +0000 Alivoo01 2408547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with trying Benadryl to help dry up some of the drainage so she (and you) can at least sleep for a few hours before the med wears off! Good luck and hope she feels better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2408497 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 11:24:05 +0000 snowjewelz 2408497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We actually just got Benadryl today; DD (13 mo) has some kinda crazy wash and dr said it's totally ok to give it to her! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2408049 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 21:38:19 +0000 regberadaisy 2408049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumn865: how did today go? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2408043 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 21:34:07 +0000 Anagram 2408043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When my LO1 was super sick around that age, our doctor prescribed 1 ml of Bromfed. Its normally for older kids but our Ped said that dose was okay and we were desperate. It helped take the edge off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2407764 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 15:16:54 +0000 littlecasita1122 2407764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Benadryl has been a lifesaver for the bad cold/cough situations...our doctor said it helps to dry them up enough so when laying down it wouldn't cause the cough as much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2407717 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 14:11:52 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2407717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumn865: no suggestions here, just hoping it's over soon and don't feel bad about the 3 year old! </p> <p>I had no idea we were "allowed" to use Benadryl! I'm totally open to that in extreme situations. Hopefully we won't need it but we had a really rough one recently and it would have been helpful for the 3 yo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2407708 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 13:56:00 +0000 Legowife 2407708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A rolled up towel propping up her mattress, a little physiological water squirted up the nose, a warm bath and some baby ibuprofen is our basic strategy. Plus lots of fluids. Don't be so hard on yourself either, you are doing everything you can for your little one which means you are a great mom! Hopefully they will feel better soon and rest easier. Hang in there, hugs </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2407693 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 13:41:07 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2407693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would try a bit of Tylenol first. But yea use the meds </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2407688 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 13:19:03 +0000 Foodnerd81 2407688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSRS: I try really hard to limit medicine in general, but I'm also not going to let her (and me!) be miserable when there is something I can do to fix it. Especially when it's affecting her sleep and ability to get better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2407687 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 13:18:34 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2407687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumn865: I would totally try the benadryl if it were me. My LO absolutely refuses oral meds so I haven't tried it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2407686 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 13:17:44 +0000 MrsSRS 2407686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: Yep. A few times every winter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2407684 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 13:15:29 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2407684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSRS: No judgement here. It is the only thing that gets us through the really bad phases. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2407683 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 13:14:57 +0000 brownepiano 2407683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hylands baby cold stuff has worked wonders for us. That and Tylenol to relieve some of the pressure/pain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2407682 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 13:13:37 +0000 MrsSRS 2407682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: @Foodnerd81: Ha! I was afraid of being judged. We pair up benadryl with the Hyland's homeopathic infant cough syrup. It usually gives us at least a 4-6 hour stretch of nighttime sleep. Benadryl is dosed by weight and due to food allergies DS had his first dose around 8 months so we knew it was safe and used it for sleep in extreme situations starting around a year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2407680 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 13:08:53 +0000 Foodnerd81 2407680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd be careful with the nose frida, I hear you can over use it if you aren't careful. Maybe your pediatrician can recommend some medicine? For a cough we have used hylands homeopathic nighttime cough and cold and it seemed to help a little bit- not sure on the age limit those DH, I never tried it until my LO was almost 2.5. Honey has helped us a bit but yours is under a year. It's so sad when they are sick and there is just nothing you can do. :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2407678 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 13:07:07 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2407678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSRS: @autumn865: We totally use benadryl. My pediatrician recommends it in extreme situations like what you are describing. Babies need sleep to get better, and it has been really helpful to us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2407676 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 13:02:33 +0000 MrsSRS 2407676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ask your pediatrician about benadryl? I know meds aren't awesome, but sometimes they're worth it to let sick bodies rest. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2407662 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 12:36:30 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2407662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It sounds like you have already tried all of my suggestions :( Have you propped the mattress a bit? That helps us sometimes, at least until she rolls herself all the way to the bottom and gets mad. SO many hugs momma. You're doing a great job. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2407657 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 12:23:04 +0000 autumn865 2407657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pumpkin Pie: I think unfortunately this is where we probably will be :( I just hate sick babies they're so sad! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2407652 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 12:14:07 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2407652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry. My LO also can't sleep when she's sick. Nothing has worked for me but just waiting it out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2407651 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 12:13:59 +0000 Madison43 2407651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How's the weather near you? Maybe you could bundle them both up and head outside with the little one either in the ergo or the stroller? A little outside time in colder weather always knocks my kids out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2407647 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 12:11:16 +0000 FaithFertility 2407647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No suggestions , just prayers!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-baby-literally-not-sleeping-i-need-sick-care-suggestions#post-2407646 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 12:10:19 +0000 autumn865 2407646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 11 month old is sick with a bad cold (coughing, congestion etc.) and is literally not sleeping. Yesterday she napped for 30 minutes despite waking 8+ times the night before. She will not let me hold or rock her, all she wants is her crib but she can't get herself to sleep. Co sleeping, car naps, stroller naps and ergo carrier naps are all disasterous and don't work :( we elevated her crib, use the nose Frida constantly, baby Vic's rub and cool mist with absolutely so help. I feel like a terrible mommy because I can't get her the sleep she needs to get better and my three year old is plopped in front of the tv :( so any suggestions would be great... </p>