My little one has a cold and he can’t barley breathe from all the mucus so my pedestrian told me he should sleep in the car seat that way he can sleep better and breath is that actually a good idea has any other moms have done this ?
No no NO there was a 15 month who suffocated from sleeping in her car seat about three months ago...do not do it. I can't even believe he would suggest that!! Baby Vicks on chest and feet. Lots of saline spray and suck those boogies out
Yeah I never did it and I figure it’s very uncomfortable for them and I did put baby Vick’s on chest and feet and some under his nose so he can try to breath and I do stuck them before he went to bed but oh boy he fight with me he hate anything in his nose
@bj1605, I am so glad you didn't do it. That is so dangerous and that pediatrician should have never said that. Yes it's really hard when they are sick. Do you have a cool air humidifier?
Get one of the nose sucker things. Some Vick’s baby rub on the bottom of the feet, && lots of water.
NO!!! I have a little chair thing that keeps his head elevated a bit and that helps . But get a humidifier and Vick’s as well . And the baby Frieda and saline work wonders
Yeah I didn’t put him in the car seat it just didn’t feel right ! Thank you yeah I got all of that but even from me cleaning his nose and putting baby Vick is hard to hear him it’s like my poor baby
@bj1605, yeah I’m going through the same with mine too ): it’s terrible .
Nope nope nope. That was BAD advice. Car seats are not for sleeping and put baby at risk for positional asphyxiation. Vicks is also a no as it contains eucalyptus which is a no for under 10- even baby Vicks. Saline spray, snot sucker and lots of cuddles.
: Thanks! I will take a look. My pediatrician has told me to put the Vicks on her clothing not directly on her skin. Or to use a small amount mixed with our oil of choice. I'll read the link. Thanks for responding.
: I don't see where the link speaks of Vicks. It's talking about essential oils which are concentrated oils. Am I missing something? I realize the ingredients used in essential oils may be the same but the compound is different. I appreciate the link and will read it again but have to say that I still agree with the use of Vicks at this time. But thank you for sharing.
please see my report below. Sorry some how I replied to myself. Hand to forehead.
When a car sear isnt in the car, the baby is not sitting right. And the straps can strangle them, even with them loose babys head can fall into a position that blocks air ways.. So many babies have dies because of being left in carseats to sleep. Warm baths help, with a generous amount of baby vicks on the bottom of their feet with socks on over night (but wash it off forst thing in the morning.) also, get fresh ginger, slice it into thin slices and put it on babes chest with a patch over it. Leave it on overnight, and take it off and give them a bath first thing in the morning.. The ginger will help breal up mucus in the chest and help clear things up faster.
I made ginger tea but I never herd about placing it in the chest I will try that ! Thank you for the advise and yes Vick are all set
You can try elevating baby's crib with a board book or two to help with drainage also. Elevation only needs to be an inch or two to be effective and is very safe and easy to do. Good luck momma! Lots of snuggles for the poor kiddo!
And he didn’t suggest something as simple as saline drops and a suction bulb?? Or a humidifier?!? Fire him!
Maybe sleeping in one of those swings things, very comfortable for babies and safe! The sit up kind tho 🤷🏼♀️. @bj1605,
I would get a different doctor. Saline and aspiration are the first steps in this case and there are warnings out NOT to let your baby sleep in the car seat due to the risks of positional asphyxiation. Children have died being left to sleep in their car seats.
Emily·
Мама двоих (1 год, 3 года)
No no NO there was a 15 month who suffocated from sleeping in her car seat about three months ago...do not do it. I can't even believe he would suggest that!! Baby Vicks on chest and feet. Lots of saline spray and suck those boogies out
Chanty Rod··
Yeah I never did it and I figure it’s very uncomfortable for them and I did put baby Vick’s on chest and feet and some under his nose so he can try to breath and I do stuck them before he went to bed but oh boy he fight with me he hate anything in his nose
Emily··
Мама двоих (1 год, 3 года)
@bj1605, I am so glad you didn't do it. That is so dangerous and that pediatrician should have never said that. Yes it's really hard when they are sick. Do you have a cool air humidifier?
Chanty Rod··
yes I have it next to his playpen I just put it on for him