Please tell me it's because she has a cold

[chandni3]

My baby is 8 months and has her first cold. It's very mild, just a runny nose, a little stuffy but she was so cranky yesterday and the last two nights she's been waking up every 2 hours to nurse. She's screams if I try to sooth her without nursing. She's in our room but we don't co-sleep and I can't sleep when she's nursing so I'm soooo tired. Please tell me it's because of her cold and it isn't going to become a regular thing.

[Happy Mommax4]

Yes, I'd always let my kids/babies nurse on demand but expect it alot more when they're not feeling well. Hugs-cold won't last forever, LO need lots of extra cuddles and TLC when not feeling well

[mrseum]

I'd suspect an ear infection. My two are awful at night if they have earaches (the pressure is worse laying down.) this last go around I was up all night with the baby- and my 3 ye old never even got a fever but had a double ear infection!
She could be teething too- but I'd probably get hr checked out today- and of its the same tonight is give her a little Tylenol.

[tygr2410]

Originally Posted by mrseum I'd suspect an ear infection. My two are awful at night if they have earaches (the pressure is worse laying down.) this last go around I was up all night with the baby- and my 3 ye old never even got a fever but had a double ear infection! She could be teething too- but I'd probably get hr checked out today- and of its the same tonight is give her a little Tylenol.

yep, my bet would be teeth or ears.

[mrseum]

Oh- also, standing with her in a steamy bathroom before bed and putting Vicks on her feet and covering them with socks to help break up congestion. Of you can wedge the head of her bed up a bit too that will help.

[chandni3]

I gave her one dose of tylenol and I have my happy baby back. I have a sore throat so I think that might be it. It's also probably why she hasn't wanted to eat any solids. Thanks for the advice.