My Baby Is 7 Weeks Old With Cough

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My Baby Is 7 Weeks Old With Cough

by Maria W.
(San Francisco, California)

My son is 7 weeks old, he has a dry cough (meaning no mucous) and he sneezes as well but no runny nose just regular mucous in nose at times.

He doesn't have a fever or anything but it concerns me because its been 3 days since I've noticed he has been coughing. Is it a cold?

I've been using baby powder on my baby, is that bad for inhalation, I try to avoid it getting all through the air but if a little does can that be affecting him to cough?

Should I be concerned?

And also many times when he eats, I breastfeed, if I let down a lot and fast he begins to choke and cough because a lot is coming down, can that be a factor? Could milk be getting in his lungs?

I'm so concerned please help.

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My Baby Is 7 Weeks Old With Cough

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Sep 25, 2008

Coughing Baby
by: srjd36

There is nothing more heartrending to listen to then a baby coughing. I know I could hardly stand it when my son was a baby. Luckily it usually sounds worse then it is. However, if it does not seem to be improving after 3 days call your doctor. I would never give a 7 week old infant medicine (even over the counter) without advice from your pediatrician.

Sep 26, 2008

No baby powder!
by: Your Favorite Auntie

No matter how hard you try, the baby powder will always get in the air and your baby will inhale it. There is no reason to use baby powder, ever. It doesn't keep your baby any drier or prevent diaper rash. It is just one of those old-fashioned baby products that were never necessary. When your baby chokes and coughs while breast feeding that is his natural response that keeps milk out of his lungs. If he had milk in his lungs you would know it because he wouldn't stop coughing.

Jan 12, 2009

same problem - thank you
by: Anonymous

hi there,

i just wanted to say that i am experiencing the same problem with my 3 week old and am very happy to have found this answer. thank you!

Mar 18, 2009

baby
by: Anonymous

Your not suppose to put baby power on newborn babies that's bad

Oct 02, 2009

My baby is 5 months with a cough
by: Carol Collins

thanks for your comments I am at ease a little but still very concern because his cough sounds like he has a lot of mucus in his lungs

Dec 03, 2009

Cough and baby powder
by: Grace

I have a 7 week old baby who coughs and sneezes as well.. and i don't use baby powder.. i use desitin.. it's like baby powder but it's a cream.. well ,y doctor told me the coughing and sneezing is perfectly normal if his temperature is normal and not too worry too much about it.. =]

Dec 28, 2010

also with a 7wk baby girl
by: Anonymous

had the same problem its this winter weather.my mother in law is a RN for infants. she told me since the baby is so small they wont give her anything beside saline drops. to loosen up the mucus in her nose to breath better. so i bought some at target for under 3$...she so much better so glad...

Feb 25, 2011

No baby powder
by: BrooklynMommy

I use to use cornstarch powder for my son but i use a& d ointment for my daughter> that's your best bet. my girl coughs too i think she has a slight cold because it gets cold in the house

Aug 04, 2011

Csection
by: Wooka

Did you have a c-section?
C section babies normally sneeze and cough more. Doesnt mean theyre sick

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