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Offline csmith13

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How does a cold affect sleep?
« on: April 27, 2009, 19:16:18 pm »
Just wondering if a baby having a cold would affect his nap routine and nighttime sleep.  If anyone can answer me, that'd be great! :)
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Re: How does a cold affect sleep?
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2009, 19:32:16 pm »
I found that it did.  Ours usually took longer to GET to sleep and found it harder to STAY asleep because they couldn't breathe well.  Those transitions that they usually got thru OK were disrupted by the breathing issues (stuffy and/or coughing).  Elevating the crib (maybe putting the 2 head legs on a brick) and using a humidifier can help.  Also, saline drops in the nose & some suction before sleeps sometimes helps.
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Re: How does a cold affect sleep?
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2009, 20:17:42 pm »
good to know, thanks;)
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Re: How does a cold affect sleep?
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2009, 21:13:47 pm »
Ditto to Candice!
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Re: How does a cold affect sleep?
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2009, 00:26:59 am »
I use a small drop of tea tree oil on his pillow and it helps to clear the nasal passages.  Good luck :)
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Re: How does a cold affect sleep?
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2009, 20:50:45 pm »
I'll try that!
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