Published on 10/4/2024

How Can You Help a 9-Month-Old with a Cold?

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10/4/2024

Watching your little one battle a cold can be heart-wrenching. Unlike adults, babies can't just blow their noses or tell us exactly what they need, which leaves many parents feeling helpless. However, there are several strategies you can employ to make your baby more comfortable and help them through their illness.

Keep Them Hydrated: It's crucial to ensure your baby stays hydrated. Offer breastmilk, formula, or small sips of water more frequently than usual. Fluids help thin mucus and keep the nasal passages moist.

Use a Humidifier: Running a cool-mist humidifier in your baby's room adds moisture to the air, which can soothe irritated respiratory passages and help ease breathing.

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10/13/2024

A skin to skin contact that is cuddling the baby. Then a warm bath

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