When a child appears in a family, parents are responsible not only for their health, but also for the well-being of the baby. Unfortunately, from time to time, especially during epidemics, colds do not pass even on adults. Then it is necessary to do everything possible to protect the little person from illness.
Necessary
- - protective masks;
- - garlic, onion, horseradish;
- - drugs for the prevention of ARVI and influenza.
Instructions
Step 1
Try to completely isolate the child from the sick family member until he or she recovers. If this is not possible, then keep the baby's communication with the patient to a minimum. The sick person must wear a protective mask and change it in a timely manner.
Step 2
Make sure your child only uses their own utensils. Wash thoroughly before eating, sterilize if necessary. The baby should have his own bed, clean bed linen, and a towel. Wash your hands and face often with soap and water, especially after outdoors.
Step 3
Continue breastfeeding your baby if he is still breastfeeding, even if the nursing mother is sick. Indeed, with breast milk, the baby receives immunoglobulins and antibodies that protect him from infections and help fight viruses, form his immunity. During a cold, do not wean your baby from the breast.
Step 4
Ventilate the nursery for at least 10 minutes every 3 hours. Wet clean twice a day, in special cases with a weak chlorine solution. At this time, the baby should be in another room, and it is better if you walk with him in the fresh air. Make sure that the temperature in the room is no higher than 22 ° C, and the humidity level is at least 40%.
Step 5
Place a plate of finely chopped garlic, onions and horseradish near the crib. The phytoncides secreted by these vegetables inhibit the growth of infectious agents and are even capable of destroying them. Before going to bed, put 5-6 drops of citrus or pine oil on the aroma lamp.
Step 6
Limit visits by strangers during the period of mass illness with viral infections. Do not take your child to the clinic without a particularly important reason, avoid crowded places.
Step 7
Consult your pediatrician about taking nonspecific immunity stimulants, drugs for the prevention of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza, as well as vitamin complexes appropriate for the child's age. Choose a form that is convenient for the baby with your doctor - it can be nasal drops, ointments, homeopathic remedies.
