- Temporal Scanner: I love temporal scanners, which take your child's temperature over something like the forehead rather than under the armpit, up the bottom, or in the mouth. I use Exergen brand and have loved it. Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer MODEL# 2000C
- Baby Vics: For babies 3 months and up, Vicks has a baby version you can use. VICKS BabyRub Soothing Comfort for Babies Ointment # 617 - 1.76 Oz
- Humidifier: A help everyone knows, but a help.
- Inclining the mattress: If your child can't breathe, inclining the mattress can help. I never thought of this until Kaitlyn was born with reflux, then it occurred to me this would work well for colds (though I was obviously not the first one to think of it). Safe Lift Deluxe Universal Crib Wedge
- Baths: I know they make me feel better when I don't feel well.
Please be sure to add your own tips!
Related Posts:
- Comforting a Sick Toddler/Baby: http://babywisemom.blogspot.com/2008/01/comforting-sick-toddlerbaby.html
- In Action: Comforting Sick Children
- Non-BW Tips and Tricks: Dealing with a Cold: http://babywisemom.blogspot.com/2008/01/non-bw-tips-and-tricks-dealing-with.html
- baby stuff I love
Reader Comments/Advice:
- Wilson Ramblings said...
warm apple juice really helps with congestion
September 22, 2008 7:17 PM
Plowmanators said...
Thanks Wilson Ramblings--I had never heard that!
September 23, 2008 9:30 AM - Shari said...
Thanks for this! I have been wanting to get a temporal thermometer since that's what they use at my daughter's pediatrician's office (& it's so easy!), but I was afraid I would end up getting one that doesn't work well. I looked this up on Walmart.com & it also has great reviews there & was a lot cheaper than I was expecting.
September 23, 2008 6:08 AM
Plowmanators said...
Shari, It is scary to get one of those and know if it will work or not--but that one is a good one.
September 23, 2008 9:31 AM
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I remembered that you had this post a while back and just wanted to add my new favorite thing for a sick baby...Boogie Wipes! My mother bought them while were visiting them over Thanksgiving. At first, I thought they were too frivolous at $3-4 a package BUT I now think they are worth it when cold season moves into your house to stay for a while. They are moistened with a saline solution and are perfect for wiping awake the caked-on mess of a runny nose without too many tears!
Thanks for sharing that! They do sound like they are worth it during a bad cold!
I just have a little sick baby at home :)
A thing which works so great for sucking their nose empty is NoseFrida:
http://www.fridababy.com/shop/nosefrida/
and instead of Baby Vick I use an essential oil mix:
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I put it on the chest, back and feet
and then another essential oil balm for on the nose:
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They send world wide, but I think you can also mix it yourself with the ingredients. I love the oils when I have the cold and I have the feeling it helps her breath a lot.
Thanks for all your great posts Valerie!
Thanks for sharing Julia!
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