Babies have much weaker immunity than adults, so they are often prone to illness. Colds and fevers are common, so phlegm in the throat is also quite common. But if there is phlegm in the throat, it indicates that there is a problem with the baby's body, and at this time, the mother should pay more attention to the care of the baby. Can babies take a bath if they cough and have phlegm? Let's learn about it together.
Can babies take a bath if they cough and have phlegm
1. Children can take a bath when coughing. Coughing is a protective reflex action of the human body to clear secretions or foreign objects from the respiratory tract. Although it has its advantages, severe long-term coughing can lead to respiratory bleeding.
2. Some parents are reluctant to give their babies a bath when they cough, mainly because they are afraid that their children will catch a cold. In fact, if done properly, taking a shower can not only lower body temperature by 0.5 ℃ to 1 ℃, but also help children who appear irritable due to coughing to calm down and fall asleep peacefully.
3. If a child only has symptoms of coughing and the cough is not very severe, or if they have a minor cold, then showering is completely fine. Pay attention not to the water temperature being too hot when taking a shower, and also to the indoor temperature not being too low, otherwise it is very likely that the child will catch a cold.
What should I do if my baby coughs
1. Drink water reasonably and drink in moderation. Regardless of the type of cough, it is important to actively encourage the baby to drink water and not wait until they are thirsty before thinking about drinking water. Drinking enough water for babies can dilute thick secretions and make them easier to cough up. At the same time, drinking water can improve blood circulation, allowing waste or toxins produced by the body's metabolism to be quickly eliminated from the body, thereby reducing irritation to the respiratory tract.
2. Eat light and avoid raw, cold, and greasy foods. Coughing babies should mainly follow a diet list, eat more fresh vegetables, and consume a small amount of poultry and eggs. Avoid greasiness, fishy smell, and fruits are also indispensable, but the amount should not be too much. Do not eat oranges when coughing due to wind heat. Fasting on sour foods has the effect of reducing phlegm but is not conducive to resolving phlegm.
3. Keep indoor air fresh. Regularly opening windows for ventilation at home and maintaining moderate indoor conditions are beneficial for keeping the respiratory mucosa moist and the cilia on the mucosal surface swinging, which helps to expel phlegm.
4. Cold resistance training enhances physical fitness. Starting from early autumn, wash your face with cold water, take a bath, or regularly let your skin have intimate contact with fresh air. Training methods vary, and the key lies in perseverance. But it is important to pay attention to a certain degree. When a cold wave arrives, one should not blindly "freeze" to avoid not being able to exercise and getting cold instead.
Through the previous text, I believe that all mothers have already understood the two questions of whether babies can take a bath when coughing and phlegm, and what to do when babies cough. When babies cough and phlegm, mothers should take them to the hospital to consult a doctor and receive appropriate treatment. Attention should also be paid to the care of babies in daily life. Temperature and diet are all issues that mothers need to consider.
