My lg has been feeling poorly for a few days now with a viral infection and blocked / congested sinuses. She's not drinking much and has only had 530ml for the whole or yesterday and today and no solids as its too painful for her to swallow. Gp said not to worry about solids as long as she's hydrated but will she be ok with that little amount of formula.
Shes never drank as much as her body weight recommended so just concerned that her weight might drop again or she may not get enough fluids
Has anyone else been through anything similar. Any advice or help would be welcomed
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I would personally say, as long as her nappies are wet then that's a good sign she's not dehydrated.
As for food we as adults go off food when we're not well, As my nicu nurse told me babu will tell you when she's hungry, just go with her flow atm , you can always visit the HV AND HAVE her weighed for piece of mind x
Not sure if your in uk but a few weeks ago my daughter was congested, we used saline drops helped alot x
I'm in UK, I've been using the vicks vapour rub on her chest and back I'm noticing a slight difference, but her cough is still rattly. I'll try using the saline drops too

We had the same thing with my LG. Took her to the doctors has she’d not had a wet nappy all day and then she pee’d whilst we were waiting in reception 🤣 I was told reduction in milk can happen when ill, but as long as wet nappy’s and skin doesn’t look dehydrated you’re all good. Mine had a cough and runny nose for 2-3 weeks, as they have no immune system. She wasn’t sleeping well either because she was so bunged up with cold 💯 recommend the Calpol plug in, made the room smell of baby rub and cleared her nose a lot to help her sleep (and us too). Big hugs mum, but if you’re worried I would definitely call 111 or see your GP. Xx
Thank you so much. Hope your little one is feeling much better now. Going to get the plug in ASAP x