Kayla would probably get very excited at first if you put her in water, but once she realizes that it will help her, she will settle down very quickly. It took no more than one minute for Gracie's breathing to go from gasping for air to breathing normally. I allowed her to stand up and cling on me in the sink, so we both got "baths" and I massaged her to calm her down. It really helps so much. The trachea begins to swell when she is excited, so the temperature rises. Once you get the temperature down, Kayla's breathing will get much better. You can try spraying Kayla with a water bottle on her belly, head, and feet, but submerging her works much faster. In the summer, Gracie hopped in the pool when she got hot. Collapsing trachea is so scary to deal with. When I took Gracie with me, I always had ice blocks and towels to wrap her in. I'm sure you'll find a way to keep Kayla safe and protected while also making her feel like the happiest and luckiest little girl in the world. |