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12day old baby suffering from cold

2019-03-02 01:51:10
My baby is 12day old suffering from cold nasal congestion, not able to latch the breast nipple ... Is it fine if it take long gap between the feeds as it is not able to drink the milk ...
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Use saline nasal drops, nasal bulb suction to clear off secretions n use a room humidifier or vaporiser

Answered2019-03-02 07:34:38

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this is a common problem.  please use nasal saline drops  and clean nostrils regularly  .long gap can be accepted if baby is not hungry

Answered2019-03-02 03:46:17

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