Toddler underweather

It sounds like it could be the molars coming through. Do you have any Asher & Parsons teething power you could rub onto his gum?

Calpol can help with the pain as well, it will ease the discomfort a little.

I've been using calpol, childrens ibrobrufen and bonjella. Will get the powders tomorrow and try them. Do u know how long it takes for these ones to erupt once symptoms start? Horrible seeing him like this xx

Hi Shannon,

I'm Emma, one of the Parent Supporters here at Netmums. I've asked for your post to be moved to our 'Baby and Child Health' Board in our Drop-in-Clinic where one of our Health Visitors will be able to reply to you tomorrow.

It does sound like teething, and he is still eating some food which is a good sign. Is he taking fluids still? In the meantime, if your LO has a high temp and you are concerned then do ring the NHS 111 service and they will be able to advise the next steps if that involves taking him to the hospital to get checked over. Follow your gut instinct.

Let us know how he is doing, wishing you all the best.

Emma

Hey Emma,

Thank you, I didn't know where to put it. His temp is up and down so I think its to do with his teething. Yeah he is still drinking and having wet nappies. Just not as much as usual but not enough for concern. He just absolutely miserable and its hard as I'm doing it all on my own x

Hi Shannon,

We've moved your thread into our drop-in clinic - baby and child health, so you can get the advice and support you need

Hi Shannon,

I am one of the Netmums Health Visitors. I can see my colleague has given advice around teething and signposted to the NHS 111 if needing further advice/support. Teething - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

How has your LO been since you posted?

It sounds like you are doing amazing on your own keeping him as comfortable as possible despite him feeling not his usual self. It can be really hard to see our LOs poorly.

Fluids are the most important for young children, so keep offering little and often. If his eating small amounts thats an added bonus.

If there is no improvement or you feel he is getting any worse call NHS 111 who will advise you further or speak to your GP.

Best wishes

Emma

Health Visitor

I called 111 and he got taken to out of hour doctors and diagnoses with a chest infection, both ears are infected and tonsillitis aswell as teething on top. He is eating and drinking a bit more but waking crying through the night holding his ears and saying ow. I've been giving neurofen and he has just started some antibiotics tonight. How long do ear infections usually last?

Hi Shannon,

Your poor little one.

Hopefully the antibiotics will start to work in the next few days. But as he has a chest infection, ear infection and tonsilitis it can take a little while for some children to make a full recovery.

It is positive to hear he is drinking and eating a little more, giving him that bit more energy to help fight off the infections.

Keep up the pain relief if needed and hopefully it wont be too long until this all gets better.

Remember you can always call your health visitor for advice if needing to speak with someone too.

Best wishes

Emma

Health Visitor

It can take months for the molars to erupt and the pain thing can come and go but if your worried take him to the dentist and the gp cx