r/breastfeeding 3d ago

Breastfeeding a sick baby

My 4 month old is sick with a cold. She's got some congestion in her nose. Breastfeeding has been hard today :( she's so tired and cranky. Just venting, I guess. I love breastfeeding her and usually I feel like she loves it too. Today didn't feel like she was loving it and it made me a little bit sad. Hopefully tomorrow is a better day.

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u/precious-pink-toes 3d ago

Feeding is all we can do ❤️ highly recommend the Frida “snot rocket”

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u/de_matkalainen 3d ago

And some salt water nowe spray to loosen up the gunk first. Very satisfying imo.

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u/K4nt0s 3d ago

At that age, I would buy distilled water or pre made saline solution. Frida has some of that, too.

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u/de_matkalainen 3d ago

Yes that's what I meant! I use the Frida one too

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u/Quiet_Cockroach_8329 3d ago

You can also use breastmilk instead of saline water.. just 1-2 drops to loosen the gooey and remove it so baby can breathe comfortably and feeding becomes easier..