When the temperature changes too much in early spring, babies are inevitably prone to catching colds and coughing. Babies are not afraid of coughing, they are afraid of phlegm. Because babies don't cough up phlegm like adults, they can only stay in their throat and listen to snoring. Mothers will be particularly anxious. So, what are some tips for treating babies' cough with phlegm?
1. Back patting method
Mothers can try using back patting to help their babies expel phlegm. Let the baby lie on the mother's lap, and the mother gently pats the baby's back with her hollow palm, from bottom to top, for ten minutes each time, two or three times a day. If you persist for a few days, your baby's phlegm will loosen, making it easier to cough.
2. Atomization
When going to the hospital for cough treatment, doctors will nebulize the baby, which is actually diluting the sputum. Mothers can use the humidifier at home as a tool for atomization, allowing babies to stay next to the humidifier. It is best to aim the water vapor at the baby's face, which can also dilute phlegm and help the baby expel it.
3. Dietary therapy
Mothers can also help their babies expel phlegm through diet, and the best ingredient for clearing the lungs and eliminating phlegm is rock sugar pear water. Baoma can peel the pear and cut it into small pieces, then boil it in a pot with rock sugar for about ten minutes. After it cools down, feed it to the baby to drink three times a day, with a small bowl each time. You can also eat it with pear meat.
