What to do if your baby has a viral cold

If the baby has a viral flu, if the symptoms are mild, you can observe it first, and it will gradually relieve in 3-5 days. If the symptoms are severe, you need to seek medical attention in time and treat them under the guidance of a doctor.

1. Observation: After the baby has a viral cold, if there are no obvious discomfort symptoms, the mental state is good, and there is no high fever, you can observe it first. It is recommended to give the baby more warm water, pay attention to keep warm, and avoid cold;

2. Physical cooling: If the baby's body temperature is below 38.5 °C, it can be improved by physical cooling.You can wipe your baby's forehead, armpits, groin and other parts with warm water, or you can use antipyretic patches to stick to your baby's forehead. At the same time, you can also use warm water to soak your feet to promote blood circulation, so as to achieve the effect of cooling;

3. Drug treatment: If the baby has obvious discomfort symptoms and the body temperature exceeds 38.5 °C, you need to take ibuprofen suspension, acetaminophen granules and other drugs for treatment according to the doctor's instructions. If it is accompanied by cough symptoms, it needs to be treated with drugs such as pediatric cough syrup and ambroterol oral solution. If it is caused by bacterial infection, it is necessary to take antibiotic drugs such as amoxicillin granules and cefixime granules according to the doctor's instructions;

4. Other measures: Parents should also pay attention to the care of the baby and maintain indoor air circulation. Usually let the baby rest more and ensure sufficient sleep time. The diet should also be more nutritious, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and high-quality protein foods.