It hurts my heart to hear Emily coughing and wheezing at night. I would gladly exchange places with her if I could. The following two items are essential in helping Emily breathe better and rest more comfortably.
1. VICKS VAPORUB
This is a true lifesaver in my house. Basically, I apply a thin layer to her chest and more importantly to the bottom of her feet and cover with socks. The constant swing in temperatures this spring and being around other babies in general led to Emily developing this god awful cough. One night, my husband forgot to apply the vaporub, and she woke up 4 times and coughed so much that she threw up. He never forgot again!
2. HUMIDIFIER
Humidifiers add moisture to the air easing coughs, clearing nasal passages, and loosening mucus. Personally, I prefer a warm air humidifier as I find the it more soothing but if you have a mobile child, it's better to use the cool air one. The steam and hot water from a warm air humidifier could accidentally burn your child if she spills it. Just make sure to clean it every few days to prevent the buildup of mold. I find that with the regular use of the humidifier, Emil sleeps infinitely better even while super stuffy and congested.
