Caring For A Sick Baby

It happened. That dreaded first "sickness" that I was hoping would stay away forever. It came shortly after our first trip, and boy was it sad. I wiped down everything on the airplane, and nursed him every few hours as usual, but this cold and flu season has been exceptionally nasty and we could not avoid sadly. So what did we do, and how did we get better?

The "Goods"

I had no idea what to use for a sick baby, so it was for sure a learning experience for us all! I am sure it didn't help that we had our shots the day the cold hit us both (yes I was just as sick, which made things harder!). Aside from nursing like crazy, and resting we took hot steam showers together 3 times a day to open up his little nasal passages..... check out the products we used to get better below.

Zarbees Chest Rub: We applied to bottoms of Scott's feet and chest. IT WAS AMAZING.
Nose Frida Snot Sucker
Essential Oils Lavender, Frankincense, On Guard (diffused in the air). Oregano oil and Tea Tree oil (for adults only!).
Boogie Wipes
Saline Spray
Thermometer
Zarbees Cough Syrup (good for infants under 4 months!)