People discuss their babies sleep patterns all the time! Especially if they’re rubbish and wake a lot. I however have had it quite easy, The Robot has always slept well, yes he does wake up, normally once sometimes not. It’s been quite good and I don’t like to rub it in when baby group Mums are desperately clinging to their coffee mugs!
**wipe smug face away**
The Robot has a cold, well had a cold two weeks ago and the poor little thing has a lingering cough that just isn’t budging. It’s getting better but is turning my once good sleeper into a torture device! It’s horrible listening to him cough like a 70 year old man. It’s really deep, and consistent. When I have a coughing fit I drink water to get it to stop, but my 8 month year old doesn’t drink from a cup. I’m there in a darkened room forcing boob on him to help him stop, it’s really quite comical. I don’t really like to drug my child too much and always medicate as a last resort. There is however one that I have discovered that really seems to help. I thought I would share it with you all.
There are an array of nasal sprays on the shelf at the chemist. I spent *far too much time* looking at them all, weighing up costs per spray. This is what I opted for:
Sterimar nasal Spray
First of all if you are unsure about a product for use on your child, please do seek out medical advice. The reason I am loving it is that it really seems to be effective in relieving the “SNOT”. The nozzle does look like the nose of the dolphin and it has a quick and easy spray that The Robot doesn’t seem to mind. I’ve used other nasal sprays and he has really fought them, it’s horrible when you have to pin them still for their own good.
When you spray, it looks like a really fast and scary spray. Being a good mother, I tried it on myself, I try everything. It’s soft and gentle. We tend to use it just before bed and first thing in the morning, with a top up in the night if he seems really congested. It clears his airways really well. I really do think it works.
The price tag is double, but do ignore the price and look at the size per price. It is the cheapest on the shelf and lasts longer. Lets face it too, anything with a dolphin on the front wins my vote too!
It also wins with this little man. His cold has mainly gone and during the day he is happy and playing as usual. Just at night time he turns into my little monster. Of course I don’t blame him and I will look forward to the day that he sleeps through again. For now I will smoother him in kisses and cuddle him well again!
How do you deal with the “common” cold? Are you suffering from sleepless nights? Do you fancy a coffee?
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I have never heard of this before, it sounds like something I need to add to my medicine cabinet as my little two are always getting colds since my daughter started pre-school x #triedtested
Lindsay At Newcastle Family Life recently posted…Home Security & Most Treasured Possessions
It isn’t something I heard of either until I studied the chemist shelf for so long!
Ooh how exciting! I am going to get this! My little man has pretty much been congested for his whole 3 months on this earth and I feel really bad for him, especially at night. I’m going to try this out, thanks for the recommendation x
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It’s worth a shot. I think it definitely helps!
My 0 month old gets blocked nose every once in a while. We try humidifiers, nasal drops but I am not sure if those work. I will give Nasal spray a try the next time.
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I think ultimately though the best medicine is to ride it out! Lots of cuddles too! It is just nice to try and help them through it with something though.