It first started with daddy and when we thought he was on the verge of recovery, Natalie caught it. Had really high fever for 2-3 days. We brought her to the PD who charged us an exorbitant amount but gave us an array of medication for the worth of the visit. She had fever meds - paracetamol & neurofen ( to be given only when baby's fever goes beyong 38.5deg) to bring down the high fever; anti-biotics; cough syrup; sore throat meds; and nasal congestion syrup. Poor little girl had to take all 5 different types of meds to control the bacteria from spreading.
I lost sleep during this period and 0.5kg as a result of full time care. Her fever goes up to 39.6 /39.8 at night. We had to constantly feed her with juices (she refuses water) and ensure that she gets hydrated. We brew Chinese meds in the likes of double boiled pear juice with north and south almod seeds ( one is apparently sweet and the other bitter for purpose of removing heatiness and reducing phlegm).
One very useful tip which helps relieve the cough is to ensure your baby maintains an elevated position to make coughing easier and try to keep your baby elevated whilst sleeping by placing a pillow underneath the crib mattress for very young babies or you could place your toddler on a large pillow to open up her airway and prevent choking on phlegm.
At night you could try rubbing Vicks on her soles and ensure that she wears socks. This works for adults as well.
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