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Nyquil?!

My sister gave my 5 month old Nyquil because she wouldn't stop crying! I am beyond pissed! I asked her why she was sleeping so much and she said because she kept her up but she threw up a little red stuff and then she admitted. I've been giving her water every chance she'll take it but she's been asleep for about 2 hrs. She's breathing and everything but are their any serious side affects to it?
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973741 tn?1342342773
Older post but agree with the others that this was unacceptable and inappropriate for a 5 month old baby.  You are right to be angry and she is not trustworthy to watch your child again.  good luck
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4851940 tn?1515694593
I trust that your baby is fine.

To be honest, I would not trust your sister to look after your child again.  It appears that she does not know much about babies.  

Hope you find someone that is capable of looking after babies and someone that you trust.  

The other thing to do when leaving your child with someone to look after, is to give specific instructions what they should do and also to leave a contact telephone number so that they can get in touch with you should they encounter any problems or the baby is distraught and does not settle.

When babies are ill, they normally only want to be with the person that they are familiar with.  The more often your sister comes round and plays with the baby, the baby will form a bond with your sister, so in the future should you start to trust your sister again, the baby will be more comfortable with your sister.

There are lots of reasons why a baby cries and it may have been wind, a wet or soiled nappy, being overtired, being ill, or feeling not secure with your sister.

Best wishes.

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535822 tn?1443976780
sorry just spotted the date so am assuming Baby is fine ...
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535822 tn?1443976780
I would certainly make a call to your pediatrician and tell them what happened , they may say keep and eye on the child or bring him in..good luck ...

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N if she cant handle a baby crying wats the point of havin babies she mite just wanted a bottle or wanted to b held at the time babies dnt ask to be here im very upset
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I say get the baby sum help she is too young for tht wat the hell was your sister thinkn it makes me sad n mad she cn get an side effect from it
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