Infants are more difficult to tolerate any respiratory diseases, because their nasal passages are much narrower than in adults, and the mucous membrane is thinner and more tender. Because of this, the slightest inflammation can cause breathing problems. To further complicate the disease, immunity is weak from birth. Therefore, such young children must be protected from all possible sources of infection.
Instructions
Step 1
Even its own mother can become a source of infection for an infant. Despite the fact that she transfers antibodies to the baby with breast milk that strengthen the immune system of the crumbs, it is still difficult to protect it from a number of viral infections, so you should be extremely careful, especially in the cool season.
Step 2
Unless absolutely necessary, avoid being in crowded places. Even without being infected, you can become a carrier of an infection, to which a small child is much more susceptible, and the body's resistance is lower. In winter, be sure to use a mask or cover your nose with a scarf.
Step 3
Despite the need for regular scheduled visits to the pediatrician, be wary of this event. If a visit is unavoidable, come to the clinic at the beginning of the appointment in order to quickly leave the room where healthy children are present on an equal basis with sick children. Before leaving the house, lubricate yourself and your baby's nasal passages with oxaline ointment. It will create additional protection against viruses.
Step 4
Monitor the climate in your child's room. Dry air can dry out the nasal mucosa of the baby, as a result, it will be more susceptible to the effects of pathogenic bacteria. Hang 1-2 wet diapers to humidify the room and moisten again as they dry. It is especially necessary to do this in dry, hot weather, as well as with strong heating in winter. In addition, regularly open the window (window). Fresh air is a good prevention of respiratory diseases in children.
Step 5
If someone in the family is sick, do not let them into the child's room until the moment of complete recovery. In case of your own illness, put on a mask every time before approaching the baby. In addition, spread the chopped onions in the children's room and throughout the apartment. The phytoncides contained in it perfectly destroy pathogenic bacteria.
Step 6
To prevent colds in babies, walk more often. Good ventilation of the lungs increases resistance to pathogens. In cool weather, make sure that the baby does not overcool. Dress him warmly and cover his nose with a scarf if necessary, but not tightly. Spend a lot more time outdoors in the summer and amidst green spaces.
Step 7
For your baby to grow up healthy, temper him from birth. Every morning, do gymnastics, massage, wipe him with water, arrange air and sun baths. These treatments develop physically and strengthen emotionally.
