All of us have been inconvenienced at one time or another by the common cold. The average Infant has eight to ten colds before his or her second birthday, which means four to five times a year your precious little baby will suffer through the sneezes and sniffles, coughs and fever, and aches and pains that are associated with the common cold. And you, as a parent, will suffer the worries, fears, and feelings of helplessness that arise whenever your little angel isn’t feeling well. There is no cure or vaccine for the common cold, which makes catching a cold an inevitable part of growing up. Many parents prefer to use natural methods to relieve their child’s cold symptoms, rather than use medications such as decongestants and expectorants. To reduce your baby’s risk of getting a cold:

1)Breastfeed your baby if possible, as long as possible. Breast milk provides your baby with antibodies, which are important for fighting infection and strengthening baby’s immune system.

2)Wash your hands. Make sure everyone in the household washes their hands frequently. If small children are unable to wash their own hands, do it for them. Use plenty of soap and water, and dry thoroughly to prevent chapping.

3)Avoid second-hand smoke, which can increase susceptibility to illness, aggravate cold symptoms, and damage lungs.

4)Avoid contact with people who are sick, and wash hands thoroughly after any exposure.

Many parents prefer to use natural methods to relieve their child’s cold symptoms, rather than use medications such as decongestants and expectorants to reduce your baby’s risk of getting a cold.

By: Dhanya V.V

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