What can I do to help my child’s cold?
There are approximately 200 viruses that cause colds. The most common cold symptoms are:
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Sneezing
- Fever
A decrease in appetite; decrease in energy level; as well as fussiness may also be signs of a cold.
Unfortunately, there’s no cure for colds, however you can provide temporary relief from cold symptoms while the virus runs its course.
Helpful Hints:
- Make sure your baby drinks plenty of fluids. This will help make coughs more productive by loosening phlegm
- Use a cool mist humidifier in your baby’s room to put moisture in the air to help your baby’s stuffy nose and dry scratchy throat.
NOTE: Vaporizers vs. Humidifiers
Both vaporizers and humidifiers accomplish the same goal - to put moisture into the air. Cool mist humidifiers put moisture into the air by using a motor that converts the water to a fine mist. A vaporizer produces moisture by boiling the water with a heating element converting the water to steam. In general, cool-mist humidifiers are recommended over vaporizers
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