How to beat colds in babies?

The immune system is not perfect, making babies vulnerable to various diseases, including colds. There are about 200 types of viruses that can cause colds in babies. How to manage colds in babies?

Colds in infants are characterized by colds or clear fluid from the nose, which can turn into yellowish or greenish after a week. Chances are accompanied by coughing or mild fever. In general, babies always want to eat or play normally.

 

The action can be done at home

Snot discharge during colds is actually a way to get rid of germs in the body. However, if the snot is too far from the nose, it can interfere with the baby's breathing.

Here are some ways to relieve cold symptoms in babies:

• Place the baby in a room without air conditioning to reduce nasal congestion. If the baby is more comfortable in an air-conditioned room, use an air humidifier or use hot steam. You can add essential oils like menthol.
• If a runny baby's nose is very troublesome, dilute the mucus with salt water that drips into the tip of his nostrils. Then use muscular babies to clean the nose.
• Gently tap on the baby's back to help ease his blocked breathing. Put the baby on his stomach on his lap or let him sit on his lap, leaning forward.
• To avoid irritation, you can rub petroleum jelly on the outside of the nostril.
• Clean nasal fluid or hardened mucus in the baby's nose. Use cotton soaked in warm water.
• You can provide hot tea for babies over 6 months. This can help relieve nasal congestion.

Don't carelessly give drugs

Colds that do not interfere with the baby's diet or activity do not require special measures or baby colds. Avoid over-the-counter medicines for children under 6 years because of the risk of dangerous side effects. Medication must always be given under the supervision of a doctor.

If your baby has a fever, talk with your doctor about the possibility of paracetamol or ibuprofen. Never give aspirin to your baby because it can cause dangerous side effects.
 

Conditions that must be considered

Although colds are one of the most common illnesses in infants, there are several factors that require parents to stay alert and seek immediate medical attention, including:

• Colds are accompanied by coughing and fever of more than 39 degrees Celsius in children under 3 months, or fever of more than 40 degrees Celsius in children over the age of 3 months.
• The fever lasts more than two days.
• Watery eyes or eye discharge.
• Coughing worsens or is accompanied by rapid breathing, there is wheezing when the baby is breathing.
• Significant changes in diet or sleep, often sleepy or difficult.
• Babies cry when they suck while rubbing or pulling their ears, and cry when they are put on a bed.
• Colds don't improve after 7-10

Infants with incomplete immune systems are at risk for various diseases. Therefore, colds in infants accompanied by severe symptoms, need to watch out. Consult with your doctor for proper and safe care for babies.

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