The body of an infant is extremely susceptible to infections and viruses, so a rare child manages to avoid a runny nose. In the treatment and recovery of the baby, bathing and walking in the fresh air play an important role.
Instructions
Step 1
No child is immune from illness. A runny nose is the first sign of an incipient disease, therefore, at the first symptoms of a runny nose, preventive measures should be taken to treat the baby. This will help prevent the development of the disease in the future and alleviate the condition of the child.
Step 2
Some mothers mistakenly believe that walking outside and daily bathing is harmful to a sick baby. In fact, the stuffy room of the apartment is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, and therefore walks in the fresh air should be included in the child's day regimen. Fresh air will strengthen the immune system, help to cope with colds faster, and improve the baby's mood. The same goes for bathing. If a small patient does not have a fever, evening bathing will be an excellent preventive measure that will help get rid of the symptoms of the disease in a short time.
Step 3
In order for a sick child to benefit from bathing, several important conditions must be considered. If the baby has a fever and chills, bathing is contraindicated for him - to combat this condition, strict bed rest and medications prescribed by a pediatrician are required. If the child feels well, and he is only worried about a runny nose and slight malaise, he can be bathed before bed. The water temperature should be 2-3 degrees higher than usual. After the bath, the child should be wrapped in a warm towel, put on woolen socks and pajamas, and then put to bed. Combined with a warm drink, a hot bath early on makes it easy to relieve a cold. Within a week after the final recovery, you can again reduce the water temperature to the usual one.
Step 4
Before bathing, the child should not be given medicines, and herbal decoctions should not be added to the water. Also, during a runny nose after bathing, you do not need to feed the baby. The body spends energy on overcoming the disease, and not on the digestion of food. That is why almost all children during illness cannot boast of a good appetite. Instead of feeding, give your baby as much warm drink as possible. It should also be remembered that bathing should not be too frequent or too long.
Step 5
Parents need to remember that any methods of treatment and prevention of diseases should be coordinated with a pediatrician. The specialist will assess the child's condition and give the best recommendations about the bathing and walking regimen, as well as prescribe medications for the treatment of colds.
