Tips for New Moms During Cold Season
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Tips for New Moms During Cold Season!
Every mom has experienced being a new mom. You know, the first time you have a baby and you’re left to figuring everything out for the first time. As a veteran mom, I don’t want to do that to new moms. I think it’s essential that they know everything that we do, including tips to help them survive during cold season.
As many of you know, I am a mother of two girls, Gabby and Mimi. Since there is no handbook to parenting and all the ups and downs that it brings, I’ve learned along the way. I’ve made mistakes, I’ve done things right and I’ve learned many things through trial and error. Just like you, I imagine. One thing is for sure, you are not alone! If you’re here for some tips to help your little one survive their first cold, you’ve come to the right place. Don’t worry mama (or papa), you got this!
Keep a survival kit on hand
When it comes to dealing with a sick baby for the first time, your nerves can get the best of you. I love to keep a little survival bag on hand. A few things for baby and a few things for mom. Some of the items I keep on hand are tissues, an extra blanket, hydraSense, diaper wipes, zinc oxide, and extra diapers. I like to keep some lip balm and hand sanitizer for myself. When you don’t have to get up to grab something while dealing with a sick baby, it’s a good day.
A humidifier works wonders
My family seems to always get sick in the winter time, which is why I always have a humidifier running. In fact, we have a humidifier specifically for winter. For some reason, the air gets dryer and our noses get stuffed up. A humidifier can help keep those noses clear and running smoothly. Make sure that you invest in a quality humidifier so that its output is sufficient.
Drink lots of liquids
When you or your baby are sick, liquids work wonders. It’s important to drink as many liquids as you can as this helps to keep you from getting dehydrated. Plus, liquids help to thin out mucus and in turn, can help you to breathe easier. When we’re sick, we’re not always thinking quickly but, it’s good to keep in mind. Ensure your baby is drinking lots of breastmilk or formula. You don’t have to overfeed them, but it’s a good thing to keep track of how much they’re eating, digesting, and eliminating.
Keep hydraSense on hand
There are a few things in life that I won’t ever forget and one of those things is when my girls had their first colds. Especially Gabby, my first. She was a tiny, little baby and seeing her get stuffed up, fussy, and struggle to nurse was heartbreaking. The more her little nose would drip, the more worried I became because I knew that it would start to turn thick and cause even more discomfort. Being a new mom, and even now, I say that it’s always better to be safe than sorry. I made an appointment with her pediatrician and was told that since it was viral, rest and fluids would do her good and we’d have to wait it out. Even if time and rest helps a cold, as a parent, we want to provide relief too.
When your child is under 2 and cannot blow their nose, there just has to be a solution that provides relief, right? Well, hydraSense is a solution to help clear your baby’s nasal passages. It can help to clear out mucus and reduce and relieve nasal congestion.
You may be wondering what hydraSense is. As a mom, I can tell you that it is a product that every new mom should have on hand. Especially during cold season. When your baby has a cold, hydraSense Baby Nasal Care can be a true sanity saver. At least it was for me with Mimi. When she would get stuffy, I would make sure to use hydraSense to help give her some relief. It is gentle and effective, and it gave me peace of mind. You can use hydraSense anywhere from 4-6 times a day to help with your baby’s nose being blocked.
You Have Options!
There are three formulas from hydraSense available!
- Ultra-Gentle Mist: Simple and effective for daily use
- Easydose Vials: Individual, portable and ready-to-use
- Nasal Aspirator: Fast and gentle relief of nasal congestion
The Ultra-Gentle Mist comes with a comfort tip specially designed for use in the nostrils of young babies. Try this product if your baby is having trouble breathing because of dry or obstructed nasal passages due to a cold or nasal congestion.
The Easydose Vials are perfect if you’re travelling and your little one has a stuffy nose. If you’re travelling with baby for the first time, check out my tips to help you! Especially if you think your baby has a cold coming on.
The Nasal Aspirator is the MVP of the nasal relief game. It’s developed with pediatricians and an effective and gentle way to clear tiny congested noses.
Get lots of rest
Finally, I never forget doctor’s orders and I highly recommend that you don’t forget to get a lot of rest. That goes for you and your baby. You may not be the one sick, but taking care of a sick little one is exhausting. Whenever your baby is sleeping, make sure you’re at least sitting down. I know the distraction of the house can be a bit much, especially when you finally have time to clean. Trust me; take this time to rest, so you can be there to care for your baby when he/she needs you most.
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For first time moms, knowing how to deal with a sick baby is important. Visit hydrasense.ca for more information.
Hopefully, these tips can get you through a rough night and help you provide your little one with some relief.
How did you survive baby’s first cold?
Let me know, til then–cheers m’deres!
This post is sponsored by hydraSense®. To make sure hydraSense® products are right for you, always read and follow the label.
Nancy Polanco is a freelance journalist, lifestyle content creator, and editor of Whispered Inspirations. She is a proud Mom to Gabby and Michaela and partner and best friend to Darasak. Having worked as part of a health care team for almost a decade, Nancy is happy to be back to her passion. She is a contributor to the Huffington Post, TODAY’s Parents, and an Oprah Magazine Brand Ambassador.
It is so hard when the little ones get sick. Hydrasense sounds like something for parents to definitely keep on hand.
Yes, we always have it on hand and definitely something I recommend!
It is never fun to have a sick child and the younger they are the more difficult partly because of the communication factor. I never had a nasal aspirator when my kids were young but I wish I had sometimes.
That is the hard part. They cannot tell you what is wrong!
I remember we had a humidifier and a vaporizer for my kids. My son had bad asthma when he was little so when he got a cold, it was bad.
Oh no, glad you found what works for you!
Hydrasense sounds like a great tool for keeping our babies healthy and happy. I’d much rather keep their little sinuses feeling good than have to treat them and use one of those stupid bulb things like I used to have to do.
It is great for comfort, for sure!
I remember having to use the sucker things on the kids. I always felt horrible when they were sick as babies and there wasn’t a whole lot we could do.
It is very hard for parents!
Hydrosense is the only product I used with my kids. It was so comforting to know I was using a natural product and it worked so well!!
I love being able to provide them with relief.
These are GREAT products to have on hand. This season has been so challenging for our family with sickness.
Oh no, I hope it gets better for you.
I think these are all great tips. I was always very careful when I was a new mom. It’s so important to keep your newborn away from all those germs.
For sure, it is nice to know that we can provide them with some comfort when we can’t.
When I first had my daughter I washed my hands sooo much! I would not touch her without washing them or sanitizing.
That is a good practice.
What great tips! With three kids, we are always catching something. I am always looking for new ideas.
Awesome, hope these help.
There is nothing more miserable than a baby with a cold, except for maybe the parents of the baby! These are great tips for new parents deal with this situation in the best way possible.
Thanks so much Dawn, I hope they can help.
These are great tips! I swear by a humidifier. It’s one of those things that unless you try it, you won’t believe how great it is.
We love ours.
These are great tips. I pray every winter that my kids don’t get sick. So far we are doing ok…hopefully we can continue staying healthy.
I hope so!
Humidifiers are pretty amazing. I are worried about mold problems with mine though so I don’t use it but boy we really need to try again because it is so dry here.
It can get dry during the winter, for sure.
Great suggestions! This has been a really bad year for illness, which is especially hard on babies. I feel like I am constantly washing my hands!
I always do but, even more this year.
The first winter for the baby is always tough. Especially when babies catch a cold, their discomfort is heart-rending. Poor things cannot express themselves too. Hydrasense seems to be a good option to give them some relief.
You said it just right! I completely agree.
New mom or not I think these HydraSense treatments are a great idea for everyone! I need to try these for myself, my nose has been so super dry!!
I will not deny it, I have definitely used it myself.
It’s tough having little ones during cold season. My first baby was a spring baby and second was a winter baby. It’s always tough to see our kids get sick. I haven’t heard of HydraSense, but it sounds like a great line of products to have on hand.
Yes, it is always great to have on hand. It really is so tough watching them sick.
Sounds like an awesome product! I don’t think there was anything like this when my youngest was a baby. I wish there was.
It is so helpful!
I remember when we first had our baby and it was also my first winter here in the US. My husband was really good in teaching me what to do.
I am so glad it worked out for you. It can be so tough.
What great tips and such a cute photo! I will definitely have to give hydrasense a try. I think they would be great for my grandson.
Yes, it is so helpful. At least, it has been for us!
My boys have bad coughs at night. This mom feels so bad that nothing seems to help their cough.
Oh no, lots fluids and rest usually does the trick.
I wish there was something like Hydrosense when my kids were little. Colds can be so stressful, especially when the kids are so little.
It is scary when they had a hard time breathing.
I really wish I would have had hydraSense nasal care for my kids when they were babies. Having their breathing impaired from stuffy noses was so frightening.
It really was!
That little pup looks like he’s dreading germs lol. These are some great tips!
Hehe, I do not blame him! LOL!
I remember both of my babies were born in the midst of cold season and it scared me! This sounds like a must have for new moms!
It definitely is, we have it in our cabinet right now!
These are some great sound tips for new Moms, I can imagine it is so hard the first time your little one gets a cold can be very hard.
Yes, it is so difficult but, we can make it!
This is some valuable information for moms. Great tips for any mom during the winter season.
Thanks Jay!
I love having a humidifier during the winter and adding some eucalyptus to it.
That is great!
This is valuable information for all mothers. It’s also great that hydraSense has options made available for its customers’ needs.
Thanks! Yes, I love the different options.
I remember when the littles were sick, before I invested in a Humidifier… We would sit in the bathroom and run the shower as hot as we could to cause some steam. That always helped so much
That is a great tip! Thanks for sharing, Amy.
Loved your tips! So important to protect children during cold season!
Thanks, yes! It is so important to give them some relief.
It stinks to be a new mom and get sick at the same. It’s very hard. Its great you found a product that works well for you.
Thanks, Megan!
These all are great tips. The idea of hydraSense is really nice!
Yes, it is very effective.
Winter time can truly be brutal especially new mothers. These were great tips especially the humidifier tip.
Thanks Dee!
As someone suffering with cough and cold for a while (thanks winters) I wonder if these tips would work on me :\
Give it a whirl!
Your post reminds me of my days as a new mom. I wish I had all of these tips during that period.
I am sure you are an expert now!
So many great tips! I learned from working in a hospital how important it is to wash your hands often. it keeps those germs from spreading.
OMG yes, I am a big believer of this.
These are such great tips! I will have to share this with my friends who are new moms.
Awesome, thanks for passing it on!
good product. here not cold as there. i use traditional ways for my kid such as essential oils and hot water.
Ahh, I see. Great!
New moms are going to love this post. Sick baby is no good!
You are so right!
Babies are so sensitive. They need care for so many things. Winter must be awful for parents! These tips will be very helpful!
Yes, it can definitely be tough!
As an experienced mother of three I can totally understand your point of view. I admire moms like you. These tips are so awesome and detailed! I’ll be showing these to my cousin who is expecting TWINS!
Aww, thank-you so much and I admire moms like you too. It is a great thing to help each other. 🙂
Wow some amazing tips on tackling cold season. After my terrible bout of bronchitis two years ago, I have two humidifiers to clean the air and add a few drops of essential oils.
That is a great help, I am sure.
These look like some incredible products. Keeping the little ones from catching a cold or flu can be so hard!
It happens and being able to give them some comfort is, well, comforting.
Colds always seem to hit our house hard no matter what we do. I always try to have things on hand for my gbaby though to make sure that she stays healthy. This all looks great!
Thanks! It is that season.
PERFECT TIMING! My little guy woke up with a cold two days ago and I’m totally going to try these out! It sucks seeing them sick so its refreshing there are nice products out like those above!
Oh now, I hope he gets better soon and hope that these tips can help provide him with some comfort.
I was a nervous wreck when my son got his first cold. I made sure he was getting plenty of liquids and used a nasal aspirator a lot. Your tips are really helpful.
Thanks Terri, I hope it helps parents going through it their first time.
I remember when my daughter had a difficult time blowing her nose. It was so hard to see her like that and not be able to clear her sinuses. I wish I had seen a product like this when we were going through those times.
Yes, this would have worked for you for sure. It is hard or almost impossible (at least for me) to blow their nose.
Great tips for when little ones get sick. It is so difficult sometimes because we just do not know what is wrong.
For sure, I always tried to provide some comfort. Poor babies, it is the worst when they are sick.
I have a 2year old and going through the same!
Keeping them hydrated definitely helps, a lot!!
I also like the mustard garlic oil as home remedy..that’s a very useful post, thanks for sharing!
My pleasure, hope it helps!
There is nothing worse than a baby with a cold. It is so sad! 🙁 These are great tips!
It really is sad! Hope they help. 🙂
I would like to try the nasal aspirator
my nephew has 2 little ones that seem to always have a cold, stuffy little heads and miserable. I think this product would help relieve the little ones symptoms and help them get better more quickly
Definitely would.
We have Hydrasense Easy Dose – we love it but would like to try the Nasal Aspirator and the Daily Care – Ultra Gentle Mist.
The Ultra Gentle mist would be helpful for my granddaughter.
I could really use these right now. My son is so stuffed up. The ultra-gentle mist looks great.
OH no, you should definitely give it a try.
we are big fans of HydraSense and boy did the Nasal Care ever come in handy when both of my girls were younger. we have used a few of their products but that one was the most useful when they were babies. Now the spray is our go to. this prize pack would really come in handy as i am expecting number 3 and it has been a few years since being in the baby stage
It would definitely!
We love Hydrasense. Their little snot sucker is amazing and it definitely helped when our youngest was sick and everything seem to be so scary to use.
LOL, snot sucker!
I like HydraSense because it is a gentle way to help my son when he’s not feeling well. Thanks!
This is a kind of gross but funny moment from when my oldest (who is 18 now) was a baby. He had a cold and was so stuffy and had lots of green/yellow mucus in his nose. One day while I was breastfeeding him he sneezed, covering my chest, chin and mouth in mucus and milk. My husband couldn’t help but laugh, having witnessed it, so my son started laughing too and then we were all laughing as I sat there covered in snot.
Oh no! Pure mom moment for sure. LOL, that is so funny.
I’d like to share the tips with my sister. She’s a new mom and sometimes feels overwhelmed
Thanks for sharing.
I have a humidifier and it helps a lot. Nothing worse than sick little ones
I would like my kiddo to to hydraSense Ultra-Gentle Mist. These days cold put us down & try to deal with it.
Hydra sense have some amazing products and I can relate because I have used a few back in the day !!!!
HydraSense is essential for the whole family.
Great tips New moms really need to look after themselves because they have a new baby that relies on them.
Yes, so very true.
My son has chronic nasal congestion and the doctor’s all recommend the hydrasense nasal spray!!! it really helps 🙂
That is awesome, so glad it can help.
I remember my daughters first cold, it was really challenging for both if us. I wish we had of heard about Hydrasense then.
It can be so scary, that is for sure.
I would like to try the hydraSense Ultra-Gentle Mist for my little one when she has a stuffy nose.
It can definitely help!
I would love to try the Ultra-Gentle Mist on my son.
If I won this it would go to my son who’s had problems since forever!!!! We already use the product so having more in stock is helpful
That is awesome!
Hydrasense has been a big help many times in relieving the nasal congestion that my kids suffer with when they are sick with colds. I always have it on hand.
I would like to try the hydraSense Ultra-Gentle Mist
it is always wonderful and helpful hearing about different tips to try to help little ones and yourself cope when they are under the weather.
I am glad they can help.
My friend was just telling me the other day she don’t know what they would have done without hydraSense last month when her grandson got his first cold at just 6 months!
Oh no, it is so tough.
i seriously dislike little ones being sick, i feel so helpless
Me too!
Hydrasense is such a wonderful product!
I’d like to try hydraSense Easydose! Looks interesting!
My son and husband would find big beneftits of using HydraSense. They both have nasal issues and this might being some relief for them in the colder weather.
Hope that would work!
sick little ones break my heart, they are so helpless
So very true!
We would like to try hydraSense Easydose!
I remember my mom using vicks vapor rub on me, and putting it on my feet
Poor babies,I’d rather be sick myself
A hydraSense Easydose would be nice to try, I have other hydraSense products but not this one.
I would like to try out the hydraSense Ultra-Gentle Mist
Hydrasense is a product !o definitely keep on hand for the cold months.
I would love to have the ultra gentle mist, for my bf who always has a stuffed nose. Thanks!
I’d like to try hydraSense Easydose for our kiddo!
Great to know this great product is available when we need it
For sure!
Our first baby cold was terrifying. For all the reading and preparing I tried to do before she got here we were still unprepared for that one!! We had nothing on hand and it really hit hard how little we could do for her. We hit the pharmacy just before they closed at midnight and picked up a bottle of the Ultra-Gentle Mist and a box of coryzallia. The gentle mist made such a big difference and helped her sleep better. We have had 5 baby colds so far in my daughters very short life (7 months) and they deffinitely don’t get any easier, but at least we are better prepared. Even though it really is a gentle mist and it doesn’t bother her at all I’m still a little nervous to do it so I get hubby to do it whenever he’s home. We usually spray, wait a few minutes, spray again and then suck whatever we can out with a bulb.
I am so glad to hear that you could provide her with some relief. That is so scary!
Definitely a great product to keep on hand.
hydraSense Easydose I’d like to try for kids!
HydraSense has great products for families, I’d like to try hydraSense Easydose!
I hate having a sick child and this winter has been terrible with a blizzard one day and raining the next you just don’t know how to dress.
It is so hard seeing them sick.
The Ultra-Gentle Mist sounds like it would be helpful in clearing my little ones’ congestion when they have colds.
It definitely is effective.
when my oldest had a nasty pneumonia. he was admitted in hospital in a isolation. he had stopped breathing at one point and scared the heck out of me. i don’t think i slept for almost a week.
Oh my goodness, that is so scary.
Providing them with relief is so important
So important for sure.
Hydrasense is so much more gentler than a lot of other saline sprays which is why I use it.
Yes, that is why we love it too.