Tips For Helping Your Infant Sick With A Cold Feel Better

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If your infant is sick with a cold and you are feeling helpless trying to help them feel better, then you will be pleased to learn that there are many things you can do to make your baby feel better. Since your infant is too young to take cold medication, you need to be a bit creative with your strategies for alleviating their symptoms. To this end, here are some tips you can use to make your baby feel better:

Tip: Lessen Your Baby's Congestion with Steam or Humidity

If your infant is severely congested, then you can run a hot shower in your bathroom and fill up the room with warm steam. Take your baby into the bathroom, keep the door closed, and let your baby inhale the steam. The moist air will help reduce congestion and make your baby feel a lot better. 

You can also purchase an inexpensive humidifier and run that in your baby's room to keep the air moist. 

Tip: Use a Bulb Syringe to Remove Excess Mucus 

If there is a lot of snot running out of your baby's nose, then you should remove it. Using a bulb syringe, place the tip into your baby's nostril and suck out the mucus with the suction of the syringe. Wash the syringe after using it so it will be dry and ready if you need to use it again.

Tip: Keep Your Baby Well Hydrated

One of the best things you can do to thin out your infant's mucus and help them breathe easier is to keep your baby well hydrated. Between breastfeeding or bottle feeding, offer your baby a bottle of water to drink. If your baby will not drink water, then you can try some watered down juice. 

Tip: Raise the Head of Your Baby's Crib to Help a Runny Nose and Cough

If your baby is having a hard time sleeping because lying in their bed makes their congestion worse, then you can solve this problem by raising up the head of their crib. You can place a rolled up towel under the crib mattress to gently raise it up. You should never use pillows in your infant's crib because they create a risk of suffocation.

Tip: Call Your Pediatrician if Your Infant Isn't Getting Better or Their Symptoms Worsen

Finally, it is very important that you make an appointment and take your baby to see their pediatrician if their symptoms are not improving or if they get worse. When you visit the doctor, they will give you more specific advice for how to help your infant feel better. Visit websites like http://www.bfpclinic.com for more information.


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