Symptoms of cold in newborns

As the weather gets colder, parents will put on thick clothes early to keep warm. Babies are more sensitive than adults, so babies should also put on thick clothes in time, otherwise they may catch a cold. The baby is cold but cannot express it with words, so parents should pay attention to the baby's behavior. The most obvious thing is that the baby will curl up, which is the most obvious behavior of being cold. The baby's body becomes cold, which also shows that the baby is cold, so at this time parents should put on thick clothes for the baby in time.

1. Like to shrink

If the baby's body is bent and not stretched, and his head and neck are tucked into the swaddling clothes or clothes, this is a sign that he feels cold.

2. Quieter than usual

If you find that your baby has become quieter than usual, doesn't like to move, and seems lazy and sleepy, then this may be a sign that your baby is cold.

3. Breathing is a bit stuffy

Some babies may have a stuffy but not a runny nose when they are cold. This is your baby's body telling you that he is cold and you need to add more clothes.

4. The back of the neck and upper vest are slightly cold

Reach your hand into the back of your baby's collar, touch the back of the neck and upper vest, and sweep it horizontally from side to side. If the skin is cool, it means he is a little cold; if the skin is warm, it means he is dressed appropriately; if the skin is hot and sweaty, it means he is wearing too much.

5. Bluish or pale face

When dressed just right, the baby's cheeks are rosy. If your baby is not wearing enough, his body temperature will drop and the skin on his cheeks will become pale or bluish.

These symptoms cannot be used to judge whether the baby is cold

1. The baby's hands and feet are cold

Many mothers like to touch their baby's hands and feet to determine whether he is cold. In fact, this practice is wrong. The baby's peripheral circulation is relatively poor, and it is normal for the baby to have cold hands and feet in winter. If you continue to add clothes, once the palms are warm, the child's actual body temperature will be high, making it easier for the child to catch a cold.

2. Baby sneezes

Some mothers will quickly put more clothes on their babies when they hear them sneeze, but this is not a basis for judging that the baby has caught a cold, because the baby's nasal cavity is not yet fully developed, and they will sneeze reflexively when encountering cold air. This is a form of self-protection, so there is no need to worry too much.