 [ Symptoms ] my 2 year old wants to be picked up very often should i pick him up when he requests this  my son just turned 2 last month he is in daycare during the week and when he is home with mom & dad he very often wants up then he often wants mom or dad to go this way or that way am i doing harm by indulging him by picking him up upon his request to be picked up often i want to be affectionate but i am afraid this is not good for him in the long run [ Disease ] you need to call your pediatrician as soon as possible to let them know about these symptoms in your baby it could be that he simply has a common cold but you do not take chances with an infant if your baby begins turning blue around the lips or under his nails or if he is running a fever as measured rectally you should seek emergency treatment by calling 911 otherwise just try to get an appointment with your pediatrician as soon as possible please review this list of 6 serious symptoms in babies never to ignore which provides excellent guidance meanwhile it is very important you keep your son well hydrated by making sure he nurses regularly do not give an infant water  keep an eye on how wet his diapers are and if you notice his urine output decreasing you again need to seek emergency medical treatment for him use a suction bulb to remove mucus from his nasal passages to help him breathe better and keep a close eye on him when he is sleeping here are some more excellent tips for dealing with your infant is cold i hope your son gets better soon