Due to their low immunity, babies are prone to catching colds, especially those under the age of 3. After a baby catches a cold, many mothers choose to give their baby medicine, and there are also some mothers who want to treat their baby's cold by taking a medicinal bath, but they don't know if their baby can take a medicinal bath. Therefore, now the editor will introduce to mothers, can babies take medicinal baths for colds?
Can babies take medicinal baths for colds?
Baby colds can be treated with medicinal baths. However, the temperature of the medicine should be well controlled. If it is too hot, it is easy to burn, and if it is too cold, it is easy to catch a cold, preferably around 45 ℃. The temperature in the medicinal bathroom should be adjusted to 24-26 ℃.
What should I pay attention to when taking a medicinal bath for babies who feel like they are soaking
First, wrap the upper body of the child in a blanket, then immerse the affected area in the medication. The parents hold the child's torso with one hand and gently knead the affected area with the other hand in the medication. First, knead in a circular motion, from light to heavy, until the local skin and subcutaneous fat become soft, then push and knead up and down. 10-15 minutes each time, once a day.
And after the medicinal bath is over, appropriate protection is also essential. After the medicinal bath massage, quickly dry the affected child, wrap them up, put on clothes, and pay attention to keeping them warm. For more severe cases, traditional Chinese medicine warm baths can be increased to twice a day, each lasting 15 minutes. When taking a medicinal bath, it is important to avoid causing the child to catch a cold, while also paying attention to the child's physical changes. After taking a medicinal bath, you should quickly dry yourself and put on your clothes.
The above is an introduction to whether babies can take medicinal baths for colds. The editor reminds that if the baby is young or has a weak constitution, it is best not to use medication baths to treat colds, in order to avoid fainting when taking medication baths. Even if older babies can take a medicinal bath, mothers should pay attention to the above matters before taking the bath.
