The most concerning issue for parents is when their babies get sick, especially when they catch a cold, which is a common illness in their daily lives. Some young parents have no experience in taking care of their babies and believe that their babies' colds are not a big problem. They don't know if they should go to the hospital. So, what is the situation where their babies need to go to the hospital for a cold?
When a baby has a cold, it is necessary to measure their body temperature first. If the armpit temperature exceeds 37.2 degrees Celsius and the forehead temperature exceeds 38 degrees Celsius, it means they have a fever. However, it is not necessary to go to the hospital immediately after a fever occurs. You can reduce the fever by changing clothes or using physical methods, or by applying cold compress.
If the fever has been reduced by taking the above measures, there is no major problem, but if the fever persists, you should be taken to the hospital. Babies under three months old, even if they are in good spirits, should be taken to the hospital and should not be given medication at will.
When babies have a cold, if they become clingy, lose their temper, or do not eat, it indicates that their body is particularly uncomfortable, and they have a fever exceeding 39 degrees Celsius. These situations require going to the hospital.
Cold is a common illness, especially during seasonal changes. Babies have weaker immunity, so their chances of catching a cold are higher than adults. After experiencing symptoms of a cold, it is easy to develop fever and other symptoms. If physical cooling can be effective, there is no need to go to the hospital. If it is severe, it is necessary to go to the hospital.
