How to care for babies with sneezing, runny nose and cough

In fact, in daily life, many parents do not take good care of their babies. Babies are relatively weak and have poor resistance, so they can easily catch a cold. Let us now learn about the care methods for babies with sneezing, runny nose and cough.

Colds are a common disease among children. Once your child catches a cold, don't panic. Young mothers, please listen to the advice of pediatric experts first!

Early treatment is particularly important for colds, as it can speed up recovery and prevent further development of the disease.

Under the guidance of a doctor, choose some safe and effective OTC medicines for children, and ensure that your child gets enough sleep and drinks as much water as possible while taking the medicine. If the child is less than 3 months old or has a body temperature above 39 degrees, he or she must immediately take pediatric antipyretic medicine and then go to the hospital for treatment to prevent convulsions.

How to take care of your baby when he has a cold?

It is very important to take care of a child with a cold. In addition to ensuring rest and sleep, you should also pay attention to many aspects:

1. During the cold and fever period, you should prepare some liquid food for your baby, preferably food that is easily digestible and high in vitamins C and A.

2. The room should be kept as quiet as possible, with proper ventilation, no smoking, and the temperature and humidity should be kept constant and appropriate.

3. Children’s clothes should be appropriate and should be made of cotton to facilitate heat dissipation.

4. Keep the child's nasal cavity unobstructed, clean the nasal secretions in time, and keep the area around the nostrils clean. If necessary, you can use Vaseline, paraffin oil, etc. to apply the mucous membrane of the nose and the skin under the nose to reduce the irritation caused by secretions.

The above article introduces in detail the care methods for babies with sneezing, runny nose and cough. I believe everyone has a preliminary understanding, so in daily life, if such a situation occurs, go to the hospital for examination in time.