During the season change, many babies may experience discomfort, with symptoms mostly including coughing and vomiting. When faced with such situations, if parents can master some home care methods, they can cope with them calmly. So, what should be done if the baby coughs or vomits?
1. When a baby coughs, it usually indicates that the upper respiratory tract is infected. At this time, the baby's nasal mucosa must have been inflamed. Therefore, it is important not to let the baby inhale very dry air, as it will make the nose more uncomfortable and the cough will become more severe. It is best to maintain a moist indoor air, such as using a water basin, damp towels, or mopping the floor.
2. If it is an odor that causes a baby to cough, then it is necessary to eliminate the odor in the room. The odor that is most likely to cause a baby to cough is smoke, so it is important to ensure that no one is smoking indoors. The smell of oil fumes may also cause coughing and worsen symptoms, so it should also be eliminated. When cleaning, try to use damp cloths and mops, and do not raise dust to cause or worsen coughing.
3. It should also be noted that if the baby has cough symptoms, do not play too hard with them. If the baby is tired from playing, the cough symptoms will worsen. When the baby coughs too hard, you can gently pat their back and try to ensure that their upper body is sitting up, which will also help alleviate the symptoms. In addition, pay attention to keeping the soles of the feet and the top of the head warm.
