Any tips on baby coughing and having flu?

Question

Hi my 7 month old baby has been having the flu for a couple of weeks and had even went to the KKH cos his oxygen level was down . Doctor mentioned that he just gotten a few flu viruses at once and it will take time to fully recover. So I was wondering, do any mom have any tips on helping to ease a baby’s nose congestion and cough? My baby seems to cough every night and he tends to swallow his phlegm back. Idk how/what I’m supposed to do. Does putting on air humidifier with essential oil works? What kind of essential oil to use? What other method there is? Really appreciate for this. #firstbaby #FTM #babyflu #remedies

Vô danh · Answer

I really feel you on this, having a 7 month old with persistent cough and congestion is so exhausting and worrying, especially after a KKH visit. What helped my little one was elevating one end of the cot mattress slightly so the head is a bit higher, which makes it easier for them to breathe at night and helps the mucus drain a little. For the humidifier, I would be careful with essential oils for such a young baby as some oils can actually irritate their airways, so it might be worth checking with your PD first before using any. Since your baby is still so young and has already had that drop in oxygen levels, I think it would be good to loop in your doctor again just to be safe, especially since the coughing at night is still going on after a few weeks.