Can the baby use air conditioning when he has a cold?

If your baby has a cold, make sure to keep him warm to avoid catching cold again. Generally speaking, it is not recommended to use air conditioning, but if the temperature is too high in summer, it will be detrimental to the baby's recovery. At this time, when turning on the air conditioner, you must pay attention to adjust the temperature to above 26 degrees, and keep the baby warm to prevent the baby from catching a cold again. Make sure the air conditioner does not blow on the baby. Put on long sleeves and a bellyband for the baby in time to prevent the baby from being blown by the cold wind.

Precautions for babies using air conditioning:

1. Timely ventilation

When the air conditioner is turned on, the room should be ventilated every 6 to 8 hours, and no longer than 12 hours, with each time ventilation lasting 20 to 30 minutes. Especially when the air conditioner is turned on in the evening until going to bed at night, the air should be changed once before going to bed. A small window can be opened in the air-conditioned room to facilitate air exchange. If you don’t want to turn off the air conditioner when ventilating, you can adjust the air conditioner cooling temperature to the highest. If your baby has allergies or respiratory problems, you can install an air purifier indoors to improve the air quality.

2. Cover yourself with a blanket

When your baby goes to bed at night, you should cover him with a quilt that is not too thick. It should cover sensitive parts such as the stomach, chest, shoulders, and joints. In short, do not let the air conditioner blow directly on the baby. If your baby has the habit of kicking the quilt, you can make a sleeping bag for him.

3. Clean the air conditioning filter in time

About every half a month, parents should flush the air filter (filter membrane) of the air conditioner with plenty of clean water to ensure the indoor air quality. At the same time, the cooling plate in the air conditioner should also be cleaned regularly.

4. Monitor body temperature regularly

Take your baby's temperature at least once a day, just in case.

How to prevent baby colds in summer:

1. Eat more vegetables and soy products

Your baby's daily diet is very important. Make sure your baby has a balanced diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, and eat soy products, eggs, meat, dairy products, etc. every day. You should also pay attention to the intake of cold drinks and not be too greedy for cold, so as not to catch a cold.

2. Give your baby enough water

Due to differences in the external environment, babies lose water in their bodies very quickly, and a cold is a time when dehydration is severe. Whether it is milk, juice or boiled water, it can play a good role. Especially when babies are doing outdoor activities, be sure to prepare plenty of water, which can replenish the water lost in sweat and keep the baby's body from dehydration.

3. Add or remove clothes in time

If you stay in air-conditioned places such as shopping malls and supermarkets for a long time, you should dress your baby in certain clothes and take them off when you go outdoors. In addition, pay attention to the use of air conditioners and fans in summer, and do not let the indoor temperature be too low.

4. Develop good living habits

A healthy lifestyle and appropriate outdoor exercise are also necessary. To help your baby develop a good habit of going to bed early and getting up early, you can also take your baby out for a walk in the early morning when the temperature is not too high, but avoid going out at noon when the temperature is too high to prevent your baby from getting heatstroke.