Winters are already stepped in and There's a reason colds are called "common": Many;healthy children have eight to 10 colds and other viral infections in the first two years of life;(or;six to eight colds in the first year), according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). That's because their developing immune systems aren’t good at staving off infections yet — not because you didn’t dress her warmly enough or left the window open a crack overnight. And sometimes those colds will overlap as your baby catches one just as another is ending.
If you’re a new parent, the constant flow of symptoms (literally!) can be distressing and exhausting, so check in with your pediatrician if you’re worried about your little one, especially if she is under 3 months old. Here’s what you need to know about the common cold in babies, from causes to symptoms, duration and treatments.
Baby;Cold;Symptoms Fortunately, most cold symptoms in babies are mild and include: Runny nose (watery at first, then opaque to sometimes yellow or green-tinted) Nasal congestion or stuffiness Sneezing Mild fever;(sometimes) Dry cough;(which may get worse at night and toward the end of a cold) Sore or scratchy throat (not so easy to spot in a baby) Fatigue or crankiness Appetite loss What Causes Colds;in;Babies? Colds, otherwise known as upper respiratory infections, are caused by viruses. These viruses are spread through skin-to-skin contact, droplet transmission from coughs or sneezes, and contact with an object that’s been contaminated. That means touching, kissing, picking up toys, cuddling — all the delightful things that go on when an adorable baby is around;— can spread the cold virus. There are more than 200 viruses known to cause colds, which explains why they’re so common. I have some home remedies for this do check out in the video. And don't forget to subscribe my channel
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15 Dec 2019