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    Cold & Cough

    6 Ways to Protect Your Baby During Cold Season

    Updated on 7 November 2022

    Life gets extremely tough when the weather gets cold outside. During winter we all love to stay cooped up in our houses and mothers get too worried about their newborn babies. Even if you are taking the best precautions for your little one, your baby might fall sick during the winter season. It is just because your baby's immune system is still developing.

    Symptoms of Cold in Babies

    Symptoms of winter infection in little ones are as follows:

    • Severe cough

    • Vomiting

    • Trouble in breathing

    • Wheezing

    • Chest pain due to inflamed lungs

    • Runny nose

    • Fever

    • Cough

    • Headache

    • Fatigue

    Tips to Protect Babies From Cold & Cough

    A newborn baby is susceptible to numerous infections and colds so you must follow these 6 ways to protect your baby during the cold season:

    1. Be on high alert before winter

    To keep your baby safe and warm you must keep your baby away from crowded places like theatre halls, grocery stores, and shopping malls.

    2. Keep your baby covered when in public places

    You may have to step out of your house before winter end, or you may have to go to the mall you must cover your baby with a thin blanket and keep your baby in the stroller. This also prevents strangers to peek in or touch the baby.

    3. Always carry a hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes

    Germs can live up to hours on things like handles, stair railing, elevator buttons, shopping carts, etc. Even if you cannot rush to the washroom nearby, your hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes will save you and the baby.

    4. No sick guests allowed

    Enforce a strict rule to not let in all the family members/guests suffering from any ailment especially asthma, bronchitis, or influenza to see the baby. Maintain a certain distance from the baby and video calls can help if they are missing the baby a lot. Even the family member who gets a fever should remain in one room to maintain distance from the baby.

    5. Breastfeed the baby

    As per the studies, babies who are exclusively on breastfeeds are less likely to get infected from cold and flu as compared to the ones who are on formula feeds. Your breast milk provides an extra line of defence to your baby and helps in making a stronger immune system for your baby.

    6. Vaccination schedule

    No matter how hectic your schedule gets, do not skip your baby’s vaccinations. Getting your child vaccinated on time is important and that keeps your baby healthy in the future.

    You must avoid trying too many products on your baby’s delicate skin. Massage your baby’s body with herbal oil and this will keep him/her warm during the cold season. Do not use heavy blankets to cover your baby because that can suffocate your little one. Cover your baby with socks, gloves, cap, and warm sweaters during winter. Maintain the room’s hygiene and temperature.

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    Written by

    Loveleen Gupta

    A working mother with more than two decades of experience in writing for the publishing industry and digital space, Loveleen Gupta loves dabbling in creative writing also. A graduate from Miranda House, she uses her personal experiences to express herself.

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