My 7 week old baby has a cold and seems uncomfortable. No fever. Breathing is normal. Can I give him tylenol?

Hello Ma'am,

Yes, we can, but I think we'd be better off fixing the problem at the root and clearing our noses.

There is a very useful technique to help children cough less by reducing the amount of mucus that flows from the nose to the throat. To do this, you'll need a syringe (without a needle) and saline or distilled water, plain and simple.

Then, depending on your child's age, the amount of water to use per nostril will differ a bit (between 3 mL and 10 mL per nostril). For details on the technique and the exact amount to use in your situation, refer to pages 6 and 7 of the following document.

In the first 2 days, use this technique about 5 times a day, and then, in the following days, you can decrease to 2 times a day.

Most parents see significant improvement in symptoms within 48 hours.