Treatment of colds (colds) - acute respiratory infections, influenza, SARS, tonsillitis - in children under one year old has its own characteristics and subtleties. Many medications are contraindicated for a baby, in addition, he does not know how to blow his nose, swallow pills and gargle.

By a cold, we mean those diseases that occurred when the child was hypothermia, a decrease in immunity.

Treatment of colds (colds) - acute respiratory infections, influenza, SARS, runny nose, tonsillitis - in children under one year old has its own characteristics and subtleties. Many medications are contraindicated for a baby, in addition, he does not know how to blow his nose, swallow pills and gargle.

How to treat a cold in a child under one year old?

The main thing for a child who is only a few months old is to notice the first signs of a cold in time.:

• it can be lethargy or, conversely, increased excitability;
• the child is more naughty;
• there may be problems with sleep or, conversely, the child sleeps more often and longer;
• a runny nose appears, the child sneezes, occasionally coughs;
• the child has wheezing in his voice;
• the child has a fever;
• the child cries while eating when sucking the breast (if the nose is stuffed up, the child may completely refuse the breast due to the inability to breathe, or it may hurt him to swallow when the throat is inflamed).

If you suspect a cold, you need to call a doctor from your local clinic to establish an accurate diagnosis and prescribe treatment for the child, and before the doctor arrives, we begin to treat the child's cold and runny nose on our own.

The first step is to increase the immunity of the child.

Increase immunity drugs interferon and gripferon. Drip the child in the nose (it is possible in the mouth, but better in the nose) 1 drop 2 times a day up to 6 months, 2 drops 3 times a day for a child from 6 months to a year. Children older than six months can be given anaferon for children for the treatment and prevention of colds and flu. Dissolve ananaferon tablet in a spoonful of warm water and let the child drink. Usually, the doctor prescribes anaferon for the treatment of colds 3 times a day.

Note that the sooner you start treating your cold, the more effective these medications will be. They will help you during the flu epidemic, and if one of the adults has already fallen ill in the same apartment with the child.

Treatment of a runny nose (rhinitis) with a cold in a child.

For a runny nose, children under one year old are recommended Aquamaris or Solin preparations (saline solutions, you can often instill in the nose), herbal preparations , Isofra with prolonged runny nose. With severe nasal congestion, a severe runny nose, a child can drip aloe extract (sold in a pharmacy), aloe juice diluted with water or chamomile infusion into the nose.

Good for colds in children up to a year help inhalation with garlic: grate the garlic and let the child breathe. During sleep, put the grated garlic next to the baby's bed.

Vasoconstrictors for baby(up to a year) it is undesirable to drip into the nose with a cold.

Treatment of angina (if the child has a sore throat).

After six months, for the treatment of colds, you can give your child an infusion of chamomile 1 spoon 3 times a day after meals. Irrigate the throat with Tantum Verde spray 2 times a day. A good disinfectant is mother's milk, often give a chest cold to a baby. In general, you need to water your child more often during a cold.

For colds and sore throats, you can make a vodka compress on the child’s neck and chest: moisten cotton wool in warm vodka + water 1: 1, apply on the throat and chest, cover with several layers of gauze or a clean cloth, lay cellophane on top, tie with a warm scarf, but compress infants do it with care so as not to burn delicate skin child.

Use mustard plasters for colds with even more caution, put them through a double or triple layer of gauze so as not to burn the child's skin.

If a child coughs with a cold.

Up to a year of cough medicines for children up to a year or three, only mukaltin has no contraindications, so try not to run the disease so far. If a cold is not treated, serious complications are possible: from bronchitis to pneumonia. Drainage of the lungs is helped by the active movements of the baby, a change in body position, so if the child is able to jump or twist, do not interfere with him.

An increase in a child's temperature above 38 degrees is a reason to urgently call a doctor.

Up to 38 degrees, if the child feels normal, as far as possible with a cold, the temperature should not be brought down, this is also a kind of struggle with microbes and viruses that die at elevated temperatures. If the temperature is above 38 degrees, it is brought down with paracetamol (suspension or rectal suppositories).

Any cold is caused by an infection - a virus or bacteria, so a cold, like any other disease, requires mandatory treatment under the supervision of a doctor.

Colds in infants are not uncommon. The body of infants is defenseless against a viral infection, which is due to an incompletely formed immune system. Moreover, children who are breastfeeding are in no less danger than the artificial ones. Very often, a cold in a child manifests itself abruptly. Young mothers should monitor the condition of the baby and, if appropriate symptoms occur, immediately seek help from a specialist. The best option in this case would be to call a doctor at home.

cold symptoms in children

The first symptoms can manifest themselves in different ways: very often a cold is characterized by a sudden onset and rapid development. The main signs indicating that an infant has an acute respiratory illness are:

• cough;
• nasal congestion;
• sneezing
• elevated body temperature.

The presence of a cold is also indicated by such manifestations as:

• poor appetite;
• weakness;
• capriciousness.

The symptoms of a cold in infants can be confused with those that occur during teething, especially if the illness coincided with this period. By the condition of the baby, you can guess what exactly causes him anxiety.

In some cases, the symptoms are supplemented by a disorder of the digestive system: children develop vomiting and diarrhea. The onset of the disease may be accompanied by irritability. At the same time, the child does not sleep well at night and is naughty.

The reasons

The main cause of a cold in infants (under 1 year of age) is a viral infection. The disease begins to progress only when the immune system is unable to provide adequate resistance.

Babies can catch a cold at any time of the year, but most often this happens in winter. A predisposing factor for the development of the disease may be contact with an infected person. A child can get sick while walking in strong winds or simply sweat and become cold during swaddling.

Treatment

Before the arrival of the doctor, a young mother should follow certain rules. To avoid suffocation, it is recommended that a pillow be placed under the head of a child with a cold, and moderate air humidity should be maintained in the room where the newborn is located.

If the body temperature of the baby reaches +38 degrees Celsius, it must be brought down without the help of medications. For these purposes, you can use an acetic solution, which is prepared at the rate of 10 ml of vinegar per 1 liter of water. You can rub the baby's body with a healing balm, which contains eucalyptus oil.

The further scheme is determined by the pediatrician, depending on the type of disease, the nature of its course and the severity of the manifestations. Colds in infants are not uncommon, and a lot of methods have been developed for its treatment. It is very important to provide an infant with the right conditions. During treatment, you can even take a walk with the baby in the fresh air and bathe him. But for this you need to make sure that he managed to bring down the temperature.

If the child does not want to eat, you should not force him. During this period, the child's body needs rest and tries to mobilize forces as much as possible to fight the infection. Hunger will only do him good. It is necessary to provide plenty of fluids. For these purposes, a medicinal herbal decoction, warm water and compotes with jelly are suitable. Ideally, breastfeeding should not be interrupted.

At high temperature the child may be prescribed antipyretic drugs such as Paracetamol, Panadol, Ibuprofen. It is best to use these medicines in the form of syrups.

For the treatment of the common cold, it is advisable to use vitamin oil drops or solutions such as Humer or Salina. For these purposes, sea buckthorn oil is suitable, with the help of which inflammation is well relieved. Vasoconstrictor drops can only be used at night or in case of otitis media. You can use nasal rinses. The ideal option in this case would be a saline solution or antiseptic formulations such as Miramistin.

Dry cough with a viral infection is stopped by inhalation with saline. In this case, homeopathic remedies such as Sponia and Bryonia will also help. If the cough is wet, children are inhaled with Borjomi, massaged and rubbed.

It is not recommended to prescribe expectorants for infants, since the child's body may not be able to cope with a large amount of sputum, which is fraught with the development of serious complications.

Folk methods

The common cold responds well to treatment with the help of folk methods. Most methods are safe for the health of children, even if they are only a few months old.

You can save the baby from nasal congestion by inhaling with soda or medicinal herbs, which quickly relieve inflammation. For these purposes, use chamomile, sage, calendula, eucalyptus. It is recommended to breathe over the steam with the child, especially if he is very small (3-4 months).

The baby can be given warm tea with raspberries and honey, milk with a small amount butter, weakly concentrated apple juice or freshly squeezed fresh juice.

Babies are allowed to put compresses and soar their legs. The main condition for this is the absence of temperature. If it rises, it must be knocked down. For the procedure, it is recommended to provide the optimum water temperature from +37 to +40 degrees Celsius.

Therapeutic effect can be achieved through products such as onions and garlic. Babies should not add them to food, but you can hang a few pieces over the crib. The impact will be achieved through the spread of phytocytes.

To make breathing easier, avoid crusting in the nose and reduce inflammation, it is important to ensure that the room where the child is located has a sufficient degree of humidity.

Prevention of colds in children

You can try to prevent the development of a cold with the help of preventive measures. According to Dr. Komarovsky, for this you need to temper the child, do not miss walks in the fresh air and feed him properly, including vitamin juices in the diet.

On the this moment there are many multivitamin complexes designed specifically to strengthen the immune system of children. They can be used as a prophylaxis of the disease, but only a doctor should make appointments.

Treating a cold in infants is a must. It is best if measures are taken at the initial stage of the disease. This way, complications can be prevented.

The first illnesses of a newborn child are always accompanied by stress for young parents, even a common cold can be a cause for panic. Most medications are contraindicated for a nursing baby, he is not able to blow his nose, cough up sputum, and does not know how to gargle. Today we will talk about how to protect the baby from a cold and what to do if he is still infected.

Causes of colds in newborns

Under the colloquial version of "cold" lies the medical term "acute respiratory disease." Many people think that the culprits of a sore throat and a runny nose in children are the autumn wind and wet feet, but this is not entirely true. Colds are caused by viruses that, in conditions that are favorable for themselves, but undesirable for us (hypothermia, weakened immunity), begin to multiply rapidly, provoking a disease.

It is believed that a cold in newborns is a rather rare phenomenon. This is actually the case if the parents follow the necessary rules for caring for the child. From many diseases, the smallest inhabitants of our planet are protected by maternal antibodies - powerful anti-infectious factors that are transmitted to the baby in the last weeks of gestation, and after birth enter his body with breast milk. But if the mother refuses breastfeeding, allows the newborn to communicate with patients with acute respiratory infections and does not dress the baby warmly enough for walks, he can easily catch a cold.

Signs of a cold in newborns

Most often, the first signs of a cold in newborns are nasal congestion, runny nose and fever. Since babies cannot breathe through their mouths, difficulty in nasal breathing often leads to sleep disturbance and makes it difficult to feed. Quite often, symptoms of intoxication appear: the baby becomes capricious and lethargic. With the development of inflammation of the larynx (laryngitis), hoarseness of the voice is noted. Cough is rarely observed, since the cough reflex in the newborn is not yet formed. While a decrease in immunity in adults is sometimes accompanied by the appearance of herpetic eruptions on the face, in infants, the herpes virus often affects the oral mucosa.

In children of the first year of life, a cold is often mistaken for the beginning of teething. Since the child is not able to talk about his feelings, parents should be aware that ARI is not typical:

• excessive salivation;
• The desire to pull everything into the mouth;
• Swelling and soreness of the gums;
• Restlessness of night sleep, due to more active growth of teeth at night (with the exception of those cases when the baby wakes up from nasal congestion or sore throat).

At the slightest suspicion that the newborn has a cold, call the doctor at home. Due to the imperfection of the body's defense reactions and anatomical features, young children are more likely than adults to experience complications of acute respiratory infections. The immune system of the baby is not able to resist the disease. Moreover, a bacterial infection often joins a viral infection, as a result of which the inflammation can go into the lower respiratory tract or spread to neighboring organs. The most serious complication of a cold in infants is inflammation of the membranes or brain substance - meningitis, encephalitis or meningoencephalitis.

Treatment of colds in newborns

If a newborn has a cold, it is necessary to create a therapeutic and protective regimen, carry out wet cleaning in the children's room every day, and ventilate the room at least twice a day. It is better to wait with walks until the main symptoms subside, and minimize water procedures (wash the child in the shower as necessary). Infants, as well as adults, with a cold, are shown to drink plenty of warm water. So, for children under 6 months of age, this is breast milk and warm boiled water in a volume of at least 100 ml per day.

With an increase in body temperature to 38.5 ° C and more, it is necessary to give the baby an antipyretic, but caution should be exercised with physical methods of cooling. Wiping with vodka, a solution of alcohol or vinegar is unacceptable, the vapors of these substances will only harm the baby. You can wipe the child's body with napkins soaked in water heated to 36-37 ° C; cooler liquids can cause shivering, which will only make things worse.

It is recommended to rinse the nasal passages with saline at least twice a day. To do this, two or three drops of the product are instilled into each nostril, and after a few minutes the liquid is sucked off using a nasal aspirator. After such a procedure, you can drip the baby's nose with antiseptic and / or vasoconstrictor drops, depending on the nature of the disease and the recommendations of the pediatrician.

Specific treatment for a cold in a newborn is not required if the disease is mild and accompanied by a slight runny nose and sore throat. In the case of a severe course of acute respiratory infections and the development of complications, expectorant and sputum-thinning drugs are prescribed in inhalation form, and if a bacterial infection is suspected, the infant may be prescribed a course of antibiotic therapy.

Prevention of colds in newborns

The main method of preventing colds in newborns and children of the first year of life is to limit contacts, since adults are the carriers of microorganisms that pose a potential threat to the health of the child. It is equally important to follow the rules of hygiene: wet cleaning in the apartment where the baby lives should be carried out daily, and before communicating with the baby, you should wash your hands with soap and water.

If the mother has a cold, it is necessary to wear a mask during care and feeding. However, it is not necessary to refuse breastfeeding during this period, on the contrary, now more than ever it is necessary for the baby, because together with mother's milk he receives important antibodies.

Text: Inga Stativka

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Illness of a baby always causes stress for his parents. Banal acute respiratory infections or SARS (colds in babies) can lead to panic even experienced couples. At the age of up to a year, the baby is not able to cough up, blow his nose or gargle on his own. In addition, most cold medicines are contraindicated for a month-old baby. As soon as parents discover the first signs of a cold in an infant, it should be urgently shown to a specialist.

A respiratory infection in a newborn occurs when harmful bacteria or viruses enter the body. Also, a baby can become infected during hypothermia, when immunity weakens. If the newborn is properly cared for, then the risk of infection is not great, but this does not mean that infants cannot catch a cold. This happens because the baby's immunity is very immature and vulnerable. That is why adults should be very attentive and observant.

If a baby has the first signs of pathology, for example, loss of appetite, lethargy, moodiness, cough or runny nose, it is urgent to show it to the doctor.

How to treat a cold in infants can only be determined by a pediatrician. Emergency care is needed if the child has a temperature above 38 degrees. An emergency ambulance is needed because the child's body can react to the temperature in an unpredictable way. In rare cases, high fever in children under one year old can provoke convulsions, as well as lead to death. In this case, a cold in newborns requires immediate treatment with antipyretic drugs that correspond to the age category of the baby.

A respiratory virus, like many other pathologies, can provoke a fever in a child. The infection affects the nasopharyngeal mucosa, causing an inflammatory process. If the baby has a runny nose, fever and cough, it means that the baby has a cold, the treatment of which should be immediate.

How to protect your baby from viral infections

The respiratory disease is transmitted by airborne droplets. This suggests that the baby must be isolated from the carrier of the virus. If this is not possible, then the patient should wear a mask and change it every hour. In addition, such an infection can be transmitted through personal belongings and other household items. Therefore, dishes, baby things and toys should be constantly treated with soapy water. To reduce the risk of infection of the baby, it is recommended to regularly ventilate the room and carry out wet cleaning.

The most effective cold prevention for an infant is breastfeeding. Since breast milk contains antibodies, which, when penetrating into the bloodstream of a child, prevent the development of pathologies.

It must be borne in mind that even during the period of breastfeeding, the importance of observing the basic rules for caring for a baby: to prevent malnutrition, violations of the daily regimen, hygiene, and hypothermia. Since many factors can cause an acute pathological process, which is quite difficult to cure. The danger of a severe course of the disease and complications is associated with an underdeveloped immune system. Therefore, it is important to recognize in time that a cold has begun in the baby, the symptoms of which must be eliminated at an early stage.

The main signs of a cold in an infant

Physicians identified the following leading symptoms in respiratory disease in babies in the first year of life:

• nasal symptoms (abundant discharge, congestion);
• elevated temperature;
• cough and difficulty breathing;
• deterioration in sleep and mood.

Symptoms are expressed to varying degrees depending on the stage of development of the pathology. How to treat a cold in an infant, the pediatrician will give basic recommendations for drug treatment. But every mother should know some points about caring for a baby. In no case should a child be force-fed. It is better to offer those dishes that are easily digestible. An enhanced drinking regime is necessary, as dehydration is dangerous. It is better to give water without additives to a sick baby in order to maintain fluid balance in the body.

Baby care during a cold

If the baby has a high temperature, then you do not need to wrap him up. Thermoregulation of the crumbs is not yet perfect, so the child will not sweat, and convulsions and temperature shock may occur from overheating. In infants, the treatment of a cold should begin only after examination by a pediatrician. It is unacceptable to wipe a month-old baby with water with alcohol or vinegar in order to bring down the temperature. Sudden changes in body temperature for children of the first year of life are very dangerous. Any composition rubbed into the skin will enter the circulatory system of the newborn, causing damage to the body. It is permissible to wipe the limbs, abdomen and neck with warm water. During the rise in body temperature, the baby's face acquires a crimson hue, and the skin becomes hot. At temperatures up to 38 degrees, there is no need to use any antipyretics during a cold.

If at this time the baby's skin turns pale, and the limbs get cold, then these are the first signs of white fever. This condition is very dangerous for a small person, but no measures can be taken on their own. It is urgent to call a specialist.

With pronounced cold symptoms, you need to abandon walking and bathing the baby. Fresh air is good for nasal breathing, as shortness of breath is reduced and the sinuses are cleared. Therefore, if the child does not have a high temperature during a cold, then short regular walks will contribute to recovery.

Therapeutic measures during colds in children

Treatment of the infection depends on the course of the disease and the manifestation of symptoms. If the pathology is not complicated, then on the fourth day all the symptoms subside. If this does not happen, it means that secondary infections of a bacterial nature have joined the main ailment. In this case, the doctor will be forced to prescribe antibiotics.

During a cold, the baby's nasopharynx should be given special attention. Clogged sinuses can be relieved with a mild saline solution. In order to eliminate mucus, it is better to use a pear or cotton turundas. Any drops should not be used for more than five days, so as not to provoke addiction. The doctor may prescribe vasoconstrictor medications that can be used up to three times a day. Some antihistamines are also allowed for children. If, in addition to a cold, another bacterial disease has been diagnosed, then antibiotics are added to the treatment, and in difficult cases, corticosteroids.

Do not drip breast milk into the nasal cavity. Despite the fact that its composition has a bactericidal property, at the time of being in the nasal passages, milk will become an excellent breeding ground for microorganisms.

If the infection has got into the throat, then there is a risk of developing pharyngitis. In this case, mucus begins to form in the throat, which provokes a cough. Such a symptom is a protective reaction of the body. During coughing, phlegm and toxins are released from the body. Since the cough reflex of the infant is not sufficiently developed, it is impossible to determine the degree of development of the pathology by such a symptom. It is best if a specialist takes care of the baby.

Use of medicines for newborns during colds

Almost any drug can cause an unpredictable reaction in the body of a newborn. Therefore, self-treatment of an infant is unacceptable. At temperatures above thirty-eight degrees, you must call ambulance. While waiting for the doctor, the child should be undressed and constantly given warm water. If the baby has a runny nose, then you can use the drops, having received the permission of the doctor. Residual mucus must be removed with a pear-shaped balloon. All drugs and decoctions are given to the baby only in agreement with the pediatrician. Since the use of an unauthorized drug can lead to serious complications. Tools should not be used traditional medicine for the treatment of children under one year.

If the baby has a cold, you need to follow some rules.

1. It is necessary to consult a doctor, as his consultation is mandatory for the use of any medicines.
2. It is better to put a pillow under the baby's head so as not to provoke suffocation.
3. Ensure the flow of moist warm air into the room.
4. At high temperature enema is useful.
5. During cough and runny nose, you can use rubbing the back, neck, chest with a solution of eucalyptus oil.
6. Therapeutic baths with a plant component have an anti-inflammatory effect. After taking water procedures, the baby is wrapped up and put to bed. But bathing at a high body temperature is unacceptable.
7. Several times a day, it is allowed to make a compress with heated oil.
8. Cough syrup is allowed for children from six months. ("Doctor Theiss", "Bronchicum", "Tassamag").
9. Steam inhalation helps to cope with the symptoms of a cold.
10. Drinking plenty of water is good for the child. It is better to use water without additives. But with the permission of the doctor, the baby can be given tea with lemon and rose hips.

A sick infant must be carefully cared for. But any treatment is allowed to begin only after consulting a doctor. In addition, the child must be examined by a pediatrician in person to establish the correct diagnosis.

Colds in very young children are, unfortunately, quite common. Their danger is that with untimely diagnosis, they can be quite difficult and be accompanied by dangerous complications. This article will talk about what are the main symptoms of a cold and its treatment in infants, you will also learn about the prevention of colds in childhood.

First signs

Babies are prone to colds quite strongly. This is largely due to the fact that thermoregulation is still not working well in newborns and infants. A change in temperature can contribute to the rapid hypothermia of the child's body, which, as a rule, leads to the development of diseases.

The symptoms of a cold can vary. Their severity depends on various factors:

• the age of the child;
• the presence of concomitant diseases;
• prematurity at birth;
• baseline immunity.

Usually, the first adverse symptoms of a cold appear a few days after the moment of hypothermia. However, weakened children can get sick quickly enough. Such a rapid development of adverse symptoms in them is affected by reduced immunity.

A cold in infants manifests itself in different ways. The most common symptoms are:

• Runny nose. It is usually slimy. In some babies, a runny nose can be quite strong and even debilitating.
• Nasal congestion. The accumulation of mucus in the nasal passages contributes to the fact that the baby is disturbed by nasal breathing. As a rule, this symptom can be easily noticed from the outside - the child begins to actively breathe through his mouth.

• Redness in the throat. Usually the entire wall of the pharynx becomes bright red. Against the background of such inflammation, it becomes difficult for the baby to swallow. Usually, redness in the throat of a baby persists throughout the acute period of a cold.
• Cough. In most cases, it appears simultaneously with a runny nose, but it can also be delayed by 1-2 days. As a rule, the cough with a cold is dry. In some cases, especially when a bacterial infection joins, the nature of the cough changes - it becomes wet with sputum.

• Increase in body temperature. The inflammatory process that provokes hypothermia is quickly manifested by elevated temperature. Its numbers determine the severity of the disease. At the height of the disease, the baby's body temperature can reach 37-38.5 degrees.
• stool disorder. In some cases, with a cold, the baby may develop diarrhea. This symptom appears, as a rule, if ARVI or another viral infection occurs against the background of a cold.

Changing behavior and appearance

A sick baby also changes behavior. Parents can also suspect that the baby has caught a cold by the characteristic signs of a change in his usual mood. So, in a sick baby, appetite usually decreases. The baby begins to refuse the mother's breast.

The baby is easily excited or, conversely, becomes too lethargic. With a cold, sleep is also disturbed. The child begins to sleep restlessly, often wakes up.

is changing and appearance child. The skin is usually pale. Against the background of high body temperature, the cheeks of the crumbs may become very red. At the same time, the eyes become somewhat cloudy.

The fever may be accompanied by profuse sweating. The baby's skin becomes sticky to the touch. This is especially noticeable in the hair and neck area. A severe runny nose makes the child's breathing become more frequent.

Parents can notice this symptom quite simply by paying attention to the movements of the baby's chest. It will rise and fall at a fairly high frequency. Usually this symptom manifests itself in very young children, as well as with an increase in shortness of breath.

Young and inexperienced parents of babies who are not yet 2 months old can sometimes find it quite difficult to distinguish a cold from other diseases. Fathers and mothers of older children can “write off” the symptoms of a cold for teething.

It often happens that they independently begin to treat the crumbs, without even calling a doctor at home. It is absolutely impossible to do this. The symptoms of a cold in babies are really quite easy to confuse with other dangerous infections. Not all diseases are treated in the same way.

In order not to delay treatment and make the correct diagnosis, it is very important that parents consult with a pediatrician. Only after a number of serious childhood infections have been ruled out can colds be treated at home.

With any deterioration in the condition of the child, it is very important to immediately contact the pediatrician.

How to treat a baby?

The doctor should draw up a treatment plan for the baby. Before the arrival of a specialist, first of all, parents should calm down. It is important to remember that overly excited parental behavior can quickly be passed on to the baby. He will become more anxious and tense.

During the acute period of the disease, do not force-feed the baby. Such feeding can provoke the child to vomit, and in some cases even contribute to an even greater rise in body temperature. Dr. Komarovsky believes that sick baby should be given enough fluids. You can give your child a little water - on average, ½ teaspoon every 20-30 minutes. In the future, the drinking regimen will be determined by the pediatrician, who will examine the sick baby.

Watch how the child is dressed. If the baby's skin is too hot and bright red, then do not swaddle too much. In such a situation, doctors, as a rule, recommend choosing a less warm undershirt. Too much wrapping the child will only aggravate his condition.

If it is cool in the children's room, and the baby's skin is cold to the touch, then in this case you should cover the baby with a blanket. During a chill, the child usually becomes pale and lethargic.

It happens that many mothers at a high body temperature begin to rub their babies with a solution of vinegar or alcohol. Doing this is not worth it. Acetic acid can have a damaging effect on the skin. Ordinary warm water (28-35 degrees) is suitable for rubbing the skin.

To calm the baby, take him in your arms. Try to keep the baby's head slightly higher than his body. In this position, the baby becomes somewhat easier to breathe.

If the child's body temperature rises, do not bathe him. All water procedures must be discussed with the doctor. At the very first time, when the body temperature of the crumbs remains quite high, long baths are excluded. They can contribute to the violation of thermoregulation in the baby, which can aggravate his condition.

Improving nasal breathing

To improve nasal breathing, it is necessary to clean the child's nose from the mucus accumulated there. To do this, you can use special devices or small cotton flagella - turundas. They are sold now in almost any pharmacy. It is also necessary to clean the nose before all feedings.

In order to clean the baby's nose, moisten a cotton turunda and insert it into the baby's nostril by about 7 mm. Then, with light but sure movements, you should scroll it several times, and then pull it out. Similar actions are carried out with the other nostril.

If the mucus is dense and goes away rather badly, then you can drip 2 drops of boiled water or saline into the nose. After that, you should repeat the procedure with cleansing the nostrils with cotton turundas.

Massage of the wings of the nose can also improve nasal breathing. It is carried out with stroking movements from the bridge of the nose to the base of the nose. It is very important to consult a pediatrician before any massage.

Nasal breathing can also be improved with the help of medications. One of these drugs is Interferon. It is successfully used by physicians to treat the common cold even in the smallest patients. With a cold, this drug is usually used up to 5 times a day. The average duration of treatment is usually 3 days.

What to do with ear inflammation?

If the baby often rubs his ear, and also cries a lot, then this may be a signal for parents that he has otitis media against the background of a cold. It's pretty easy to check. To do this, parents should slightly press or pull on the ear tragus. If the child has inflammation in the ear, then he will react to this action very violently.

It is important to note that it is impossible to treat otitis media in an infant on its own. The instillation of various alcohol solutions, juices and other folk remedies can contribute to the progression of the disease, as well as the development of dangerous complications.

When the first signs of pain in the ear appear, you should immediately show the child to the doctor. After examining the baby, the doctor will determine the presence or absence of signs of otitis media and, if necessary, prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs.

Such funds are usually instilled with a pipette or administered through a turunda soaked in a medicinal solution. As a rule, medicines for the treatment of otitis media in babies are administered 3-4 times a day. The total duration of treatment is determined individually, based on the age of the child and the severity of the disease.

Folk remedies

Note that choosing this method of treatment, you should be very careful. Should not be thoughtlessly trusted folk methods. Before choosing this or that remedy, you should always consult with your doctor. Row folk recipes can cause an allergic reaction in the baby.

Among a large number of various methods, one can find very useful ones. One of them is a decoction made from chamomile. It can be used if, against the background of a cold, the conjunctiva of the eyes has become inflamed in the baby. In this case, the child's eyes become red, with a well-defined superficial network of blood vessels.

To prepare the solution, you need 1 tablespoon of pharmaceutical chamomile flowers. This amount of vegetable raw materials must be poured with a glass of boiling water. Insist should be 45-60 minutes, then strain. Next, the resulting infusion is cooled to a comfortable temperature.

To wipe the inflamed eyes of the baby are used cotton pads dipped in a decoction of chamomile. You can do this procedure 3-4 times a day. If the inflammation does not go away, then in this case special medicinal ointments may be required. They are already prescribed strictly by a doctor, as they have a number of contraindications for use.

Can I breastfeed?

With a cold, it is not worth depriving the crumbs of natural breastfeeding. If the mother of the baby is not sick, then breastfeeding can be carried out. It is only important not to be overly zealous with this, and also not to force the baby. When breastfeeding, the child's body receives all the nutrients necessary for its development, as well as protective antibodies - immunoglobulins.

For children who are already receiving complementary foods, the situation is somewhat different. As a rule, in the midst of a cold, the baby simply refuses even his favorite food. It really becomes quite difficult to feed the baby, but you still need to do it.

For speedy recovery a sick baby simply needs proteins. They are structural components of immunoglobulins. It is important to monitor the amount of protein products included in the children's diet.

Drinking regime is the most important component of treatment. In order for the child's body to quickly get rid of the toxins that occur in the body during a period of acute inflammation, it needs water. You can supplement the baby with the usual boiled water. Children who already drank fruit drinks and juices before the onset of a cold can continue to give these drinks. Parents need to monitor the temperature of the water or compote that they give to their baby.

The drink should be warm, and in no case cold. Juices and fruit drinks should be chosen not sour. The best drink for feeding a child is still considered ordinary boiled water.

Prevention

In the season of colds and respiratory diseases, it is very important for parents of babies to follow preventive measures. Simple rules will help them protect their baby from a cold. Most viral respiratory diseases are transmitted through the air. The smallest viruses are quite well preserved in adverse conditions and are transmitted through the breath from parents to the baby.

In order to protect the child from a cold, parents should adhere to the following recommendations:

• Maintain cleanliness in the house and especially in the children's room. To do this, wet cleaning should be carried out regularly in the nursery. During the period of seasonal viral infections and colds, you can use special products containing antimicrobial components. When choosing such products, pay attention that they are safe for use in children's rooms.
• Take care of your baby's hygiene. healthy skin child helps protect him from many diseases. Bathe your baby according to the recommendations of your pediatrician.

• Keep track of the processing of children's dishes. All dishes that are intended for the baby should always be clean and well dried. Microbes can easily settle in poorly treated utensils, which can cause illness in a child.
• Follow the rules of personal hygiene. Parents should also remember to wash their hands with soap. It is especially important not to forget about this item during the flu and seasonal colds. Compliance with this simple rule will help not to infect the infant with infections dangerous for him.

• Don't Forget the Ventilation Schedule. In the room where the baby is located, the necessary microclimate must be maintained. Try to take the child out of the room when airing. Do not leave a newborn baby in a room with an open window. This can lead to hypothermia and colds.
• Monitor the temperature in the children's room. It is optimal that it be 24 degrees. Make sure that the temperature in the room does not fall below 20 degrees.

• Be mindful of humidity. Too dry air in the room is dangerous for the baby, as it can provoke overdrying of the delicate mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. To create optimal humidity in children's room you can use special devices - humidifiers.
• Keep breastfeeding. Scientists believe that babies who receive mother's milk have better immunity indicators than their peers who eat ready mixes. Breast milk- This is an excellent source of immunoglobulins that protects the children's body from various infections.

• Follow the daily routine recommended by the pediatrician. Regular adherence to the schedule is necessary for the children's body for its optimal work and growth.
• Don't forget the walks. They are necessary for the child's body to harden it. For walks with the baby, choose comfortable warm clothes in which the baby will not be too hot. Try to cover the child's neck and face from strong winds.

How to protect the child from illness if the mother is ill?

This question is rather complicated, but it is very common in practice. In order to reduce the likelihood of infection of the baby, a sick mother should adhere to the following recommendations:

• AT acute period illness should, if possible, reduce contact with the child.
• Before taking a child in her arms, a woman must always wash her hands with soap and water.
• If the cause of the disease is a viral infection, then you should not neglect wearing a regular gauze mask. It should be changed every 2 hours.

• It is necessary to start treatment in a timely manner. A woman should also not delay contacting a doctor. When the temperature is high, it is not worth going to the clinic. In such a situation, it would be more rational to call a doctor at home.
• Don't forget to ventilate the room. A sick mother can cause the spread of viruses throughout the apartment. In order to reduce the number of germs in a residential area, it must be ventilated.
• Strengthening the immune system is not only for the baby, but also for his mother. It is extremely important for a woman who has a baby to get enough sleep, eat well and eat well, and also, if necessary, receive vitamins prescribed by her doctor.

Regular walks in the fresh air and adherence to the daily routine are important helpers in strengthening immunity.

For information on what means to use to prevent colds in babies, see the following video.

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