https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 16 May 2026 16:16:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walk-me-through-the-timeline-of-a-baby-cold#post-1272604 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 20:23:29 +0000 MoonMoon 1272604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rubies: that is so sad, I'm glad it's behind you! We did a lot of glider sleeping too, especially that first night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walk-me-through-the-timeline-of-a-baby-cold#post-1272485 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 19:41:37 +0000 Rubies 1272485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter is 9 weeks old and we just got over her first cold. It lasted 9 days. Longest 9 days of my life. Her congestion was at its worst on day/night 3-4. We sat in the glider all night because she couldn't sleep unless she was held upright. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walk-me-through-the-timeline-of-a-baby-cold#post-1272467 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 19:34:01 +0000 MoonMoon 1272467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: I'm sorry your baby is sick! That first cold is so sad. For us, the worst was over after 2 or 3 rough nights, but his congestion did last over a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walk-me-through-the-timeline-of-a-baby-cold#post-1271417 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 10:53:22 +0000 Alivoo01 1271417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS had RSV when he was almost 4 months. The worst of it (heavy drainage which induced coughing, super thick mucous, etc) went away after a week, but the lingering effects (sneezing and lots of snot) lasted about another 1-1.5 weeks. The baby vicks chest rub did seem to help ease/soothe his coughing. </p> <p>DS is now on his 2nd cold.... blah! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walk-me-through-the-timeline-of-a-baby-cold#post-1271265 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 09:44:56 +0000 littlebug 1271265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Penny Lane: That is a brilliant idea! I would have never thought of that but it makes great sense! </p> <p>@MoonMoon: I did the breastmilk up the nose for D's first cold (also around 5 months). It was a pain, though, so now I just use saline. My saline bottle will "drip" out saline if you tip it upside down, so I just do that. </p> <p>D has had a cold last 3-4 days, but is also just now getting over a cold/cough that lingered for over 2 weeks. I took him to the doctor when this cold first started and the ped told us that the current colds going around are lasting a while - the stuffiness is a few days, but the cough lingers for a couple of weeks. That's exactly what D had. Good luck! I hope your LO feels better soon! Sick babies are the worst! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walk-me-through-the-timeline-of-a-baby-cold#post-1271227 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 09:28:07 +0000 Cherrybee 1271227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MoonMoon: So how long did the cold last in the end? </p> <p>We are on day three of E's first proper cold..... I feel so sorry for her. :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walk-me-through-the-timeline-of-a-baby-cold#post-1234992 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 23:04:44 +0000 Penny Lane 1234992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>now, i'm not sure if this is "kosher" per se, but I used to put some vix vaporub on the side of my boob while he nursed, so the smell would at least help clear his nose enough to nurse!</p> <p>ETA we've gone through a few colds, none of them lasted longer than a week. fingers crossed this is the case for you too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walk-me-through-the-timeline-of-a-baby-cold#post-1234976 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 22:51:18 +0000 MoonMoon 1234976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NovBaby1112: I am BFing, and I actually wondered about putting some in his nostril! I need an eye dropper or some other delivery system, though...<br /> I hope your baby makes another speedy recovery! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walk-me-through-the-timeline-of-a-baby-cold#post-1233081 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:07:39 +0000 NovBaby1112 1233081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MoonMoon: i remember reading somewhere to put it on their feet- not sure why exactly, haha, but i think it helps! the vicks baby rub, not the regular kind though. LO has another cold right now and got it yesterday, so I am hoping it is another short one. Are you BFing? I am not anymore, but I was for the other 2 colds, so I am not sure if that helped speed things up! Also another little trick is to put some BM in their nostrils if they are congested. I know it sounds gross, but it helps clear things up quickly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walk-me-through-the-timeline-of-a-baby-cold#post-1233057 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:04:36 +0000 MoonMoon 1233057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NovBaby1112: that makes me feel good that this cold might work itself out in a shorter time! Why do you put the vapor rub on the feet? Is it because it's less sensitive skin? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walk-me-through-the-timeline-of-a-baby-cold#post-1232850 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:33:53 +0000 NovBaby1112 1232850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we've had 2 colds and they have never lasted long than 3 days. stuffiness/runny nose but then in a few days it goes away. we use vicks baby rub on feet, cool mist humidifier, and ibuprofen if fever/pain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walk-me-through-the-timeline-of-a-baby-cold#post-1232841 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:32:02 +0000 MoonMoon 1232841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tlcbaby: I'm going to look for that, thanks! The most frustrating thing it's how little you can do for them, just turn on the humidifier and let them ride it out... =/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walk-me-through-the-timeline-of-a-baby-cold#post-1231131 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:24:02 +0000 tlcbaby 1231131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MoonMoon: it was very gentle-the Little Remedies brand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walk-me-through-the-timeline-of-a-baby-cold#post-1231121 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:22:10 +0000 MoonMoon 1231121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tlcbaby: @californiadreams: oh wow, so really a week or two to look forward to! I'm glad both of your babies are better now!</p> <p>I like the idea of a medicated chest rub-sounds soothing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walk-me-through-the-timeline-of-a-baby-cold#post-1231094 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:06:13 +0000 californiadreams 1231094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO got his first cold at 9 or 10 months, can't remember now, but it definitely lasted WAY longer than i was expecting.....close to 2 weeks i would say. and it was like you said, he often seemed better during the day but it just wouldn't shake at night. my doc told me it was the first many to come this winter. yay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walk-me-through-the-timeline-of-a-baby-cold#post-1231081 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 20:59:59 +0000 tlcbaby 1231081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just got through our first cold at 5 months, as well. It was about 1 1/2 weeks of sneezing, coughing and stuffiness. We just had to ride it out. I used his humidifier in his room for naps and night sleep, used the bulb suction all the time and used saline drops and a medicated chest rub, too.</p> <p>Good luck - I hope he feels better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/walk-me-through-the-timeline-of-a-baby-cold#post-1231076 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 20:57:55 +0000 MoonMoon 1231076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yesterday, my baby of 5 months came down with his first cold. I was really shocked when the on-call nurse and Dr Google said it would likely least 10-12 days, since I'm used to adult colds lasting maybe 3 or 4. Last night was miserable-poor guy was stuffy and had a hard time breathing and nursing. He cried so hard. :sad: </p> <p>Then this morning he was back to his happy self and had a nice, if drowsy day. Now that it's night, he's sniffling and getting upset again and I'm sad for him.</p> <p>Will it really be like this for the next 10 nights?? Does it get better, worse? What can I expect? </p>