Is This A Normal Baby Noise
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Hi guys - My baby is 2.5 weeks old and lately he sounds like he is constantly clearing his throat. He will even do it in his sleep and wake himself up. I even hear him do it in the middle of the night. He gets a little fussy when he is doing it. I have never been around infants, I know they gurgle and make a lot of noises, but is this a normal noise? I almost feel like he is choking....
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 | KH - September 21 |
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was he born a little early? sometimes the respiratory system can be immature even in full term babies. I would say don't worry about it, but you might want to make a quick call to the dr. Maybe do a google search on "signs of respiratory distress in newborns"
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Thanks KH - ya, he was 2 weeks early. I am almost sure he just has to work some mucous out of his system, but it makes me a little uneasy. I am doing a search now...
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Sounds like reflux. Try keeping him in an upright position for 30 minutes following a feeding.
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That sounds just like my daughter, she is almost 3 weeks old, and she makes the same noises. I was induced at 37 weeks due to high blood pressure so she was 3 week early..if this is reflux, is it dangerous? should i be concerned or will this just go away by itself in time?
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If you suspect he's having mucus talk to your pediatrician. Ours suggested we use saline drops to help her clear it, but it went away before I tried it. Otherwise, quite normal. My daughter did it too around this time. She also makes a loud noise when she stretches and she strethes a lot! Babies can be quite noisy even they sleep.
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Thanks guys... We were up all night again... Listening to him "choking". I am almost positive I am being over-dramatic, but just finished a round of antibiotics for bronchitis and am a little nervous (thrush perhaps??). We are heading to the pediatrician at 2pm today. We'll let you know if it turns out to be anything.
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