Baby, Baby Still Sick

Continuing with this weeks topic of toddlers and colds, I wanted to post two websites links that I found very informative and helpful. 

FYI http://www.babycenter.com/ is a great website for all things baby, toddler, and mom. All articles are factually based and creditable.  

1. "Top Cold and Flu Myths- and the Facts on Keeping Your Child Health" by Karen Miles 
http://www.babycenter.com/0_top-cold-and-flu-myths-160-8211-and-the-facts-on-keeping-you_1448773.bc

This article describes some of the most common myths and assumptions about colds and young children. Topics range from over counter medicine usage, to flu shots, impacts of daycare and even address milk mucus issues. A very interesting and insightful read. 

2. Video: How to Use a Bulb Syringe to Clear Baby's Mucus
http://www.babycenter.com/2_how-to-use-a-bulb-syringe-to-clear-your-babys-mucus_10357065.bc

This is a MUST watch for all mothers, guardians or caregivers. The video gives the proper procedure to remove mucus from your child's nose with a bulb syringe. This can be a difficult task, but following the doctors methods will ensure more successful removal of unwanted mucus. 

Make sure to check out the REVIEW TAB.  I recently posted about one of my favorite symptom killers for toddlers, Cold n' Cough a natural medicine. Also be sure to look in the ARTICLES TAB, I posted a couple links to websites for at home remedies to reduce toddlers symptoms. 

Sickie, Sickie, Baby

Recently my daughter and I had a cold. I picked her up from daycare one afternoon and was greeted by a little boy with snot dripping down his nose, covering his lips. Immediately I thought to myself, “Oh  lord Jens going to be sick next”! Couple days later her nose became runny, she was coughing and sneezing.  I kept her quarantined the entire weekend. She was showing signs of improvement, so we did a little shopping.  Jen and I were visited the farmers market and a couple retail stores. We were gone for no longer than three hours. Later that evening Jen felt very warm, so I took her temperature. 

The thermometer screen read 100.7. My heart beat increased drastically and my mind began racing. "is she ok? hope its not anything serious! please be a cold, please be a cold"

I know that anything over 102 is consider high and can be extremely dangerous. That helped to calm my nerves knowing that her temp was lower. Jen has had a couple colds before, but it’s always kind of scary. I like to be as prepared as possible; after all things can get real bad real fast.   

Here are some of the symptoms I look for when I think Jen is sick.

          

     

Missing Mom

Sorry I have been MIA for this past week. This weather change has got my daughter and I sick. We are feeling so much better now! Look out for new post next week. Until then enjoy these funnies I found below!