Babies have weaker physical resistance and a much higher chance of getting sick than usual. Babies who catch a cold may experience symptoms such as runny nose or nasal congestion, which can affect their growth. But can babies with nasal congestion and runny nose take a shower?
Baby's nasal congestion and runny nose are usually caused by catching a cold. If cold air enters the baby's body, the best way to quickly expel it is to sweat. Parents can add more clothes to the baby's existing body to make them feel as warm as possible. Then the baby will sweat afterwards, but parents must be careful not to let the baby breathe in the wind after sweating, otherwise other problems may occur. When the baby's nasal congestion and runny nose are not too serious, parents can help with the recovery of the condition by bathing the baby. If the situation is serious, parents should not bathe the baby again.
If the baby has a stuffy and runny nose, parents can cover the baby's fontanelle by rubbing their hands hot and placing them on the fontanelle until they sweat. They can also soak the baby's feet appropriately until they turn red, but be careful not to burn their feet.
Taking a hot bath has certain benefits for babies with nasal congestion and runny nose, as it can make them sweat. But parents should pay attention to the indoor temperature when bathing their babies, because when the pores are open, cold air can easily enter the baby's body.
