My 14 month old is sick

JLA815 Posted: May 11, 2005 06:51 PM

My 14 month old is sick

This is the 1st time he's really been sick...He has a fever, and a drip in his throat, and a cough. He has been on amoxicillin and a cough med since Monday and Motrin to bring down the fever.
My ? is how long until this stuff kicks in. He only takes it 2x a day. the fever comes and goes because I give him the motrin, but keeps returning.
On another note, aside from his milk he won't eat. Sleep has been bad too...Please help. Should I call the DR again in the AM? Am I expecting him to get better too soon. This is my 1st baby so I really could use your advice.
Any tricks to keep him sleeping tonite?
Thx ladies

ambersmom Posted: May 11, 2005 07:06 PM

Re: My 14 month old is sick

You might want to post this on the parenting board of www.lifamilies.com too. Sorry I don't have an answer for you Hope he feels better soon

emilain Posted: May 11, 2005 08:09 PM

Re: My 14 month old is sick

This could last anywhere from 5-7 days. It can take a while, and the amoxicillin can take the full dose until the full benefits are visible. Hang in there, I would think by the end of the weekend he'll be back to himself.

JLA815 Posted: May 12, 2005 09:23 AM

Re: My 14 month old is sick

Thank you to those who wrote me back...He ate all his breakfast this morning..Hopefully he'll be my happy smiling baby again soon

tjd612 Posted: May 12, 2005 11:51 AM

Re: My 14 month old is sick

i hope your son feels better soon !

maybe give him some jello if he won't eat anything else ?

iffer042373 Posted: May 12, 2005 12:13 PM

Re: My 14 month old is sick

I hope your son feels better don't worry about him not eating as long as he is drinking then he will be fine. My daughter jsut went through this not to long ago and she is 8 months. I called the doctor about her not eating that much and they told me as long as she is drinking then I should n't really worry. Jsut keep giving the motrin and it will take a few days for the amoxicillian to kick in