After the weather cools down, babies have weaker respiratory systems and are more prone to contracting wind cold. When babies catch a cold, they may experience symptoms such as coughing. Due to the low immunity of the baby's body, they do not have sufficient resistance to external wind and cold. When the baby has a cold cough, the mother is very worried, afraid of causing other illnesses. How to take care of the baby's cold cough?
After catching a cold and coughing, the following methods can be used for care:
First, give the baby warm water to drink. When a baby coughs and catches a cold, it is important to give them more warm water. The baby's oral mucosa is very thin, so the water temperature should not be too hot. Water can help babies detoxify, and drinking more water after coughing can also moisten the throat. You can also drink more millet porridge, milk and other liquid foods.
The second step is to apply hot compress to the baby, which can help remove coldness from the body. You can use a hot water bottle to stick on the baby's belly or back. After catching a cold, applying heat to these two areas can effectively keep the baby warm. But the baby's skin is delicate, to avoid scalding the baby, you should put a layer of towel on top of the hot water bottle.
The third option is to help the baby steam, which can alleviate their cough. After a baby coughs and catches a cold, their throat will become drier. It can help babies remove cold air from their bodies in a hot steam environment, and also help them expel phlegm and cough. It can treat cough and resist cold. But if the baby catches a cold and coughs severely, it is necessary to take the baby to the hospital as soon as possible to avoid worsening the condition.
