I’m 8 weeks pp and have a sore throat with cough and now my baby has cough as well, it’s been a week since but nothing helps tried lozenges.
No fever or difficulty breathing for LO
Any suggestions ?
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note: if you're worried go to the dr.
are you breastfeeding? if so, there's not a lot you can take, unfortunately. drink lots of water, tea+honey
if you're not breastfeeding i swear by dayquil (it's got cougj stuff in it).
for your kiddo all you can do is monitor. if nothing else seems wrong, they'll be ok (my kiddo almost never has a real cough, but when i start coughing he coughs too. he thinks it's funny)

GP appointment to get baby & yourself checked over
Mention it to your HV or midwife if you have this available to you
Windows open every morning to get fresh air into your home
Purchase a humidifier (read the reviews etc before)
Keep baby upright as much as possible (carrier / being held) & safely incline their crib / cot if you can as we all tend to cough more lying down
Keep baby hydrated - little & often
When you have a bath or shower the steam will help your wee one if nearby, just don’t over dress baby or have too close to the heat etc or for too long!
For yourself - paracetamol, hydration, electrolytes, supplements for PP, good nutritious foods, rest when you can, avoid unnecessary plans & focus on yourself, bath, face masks, steamy showers! 🤍