Did you know that children suffer 3-8 colds a year? It can be quite a task to nurse your child when they are down. Some useful pointers to remember when your child gets infected:




Do's

Your child should wash hands frequently: This lessens the chances of re-infection for themselves and/or others. Keep some instant hand sanitizer handy in case washing the conventional way becomes cumbersome.





Hydration: Dehydration results easily when they are sick. Give your child lots of water (clear liquids) to boost their immune system.





Give the correct dose of medicine: Read directions on your child's medications before medicating. Bear in mind that by giving more than one medication, overdosing and/or reducing the medicine effect can happen.





Use a rubber bulb aspirator for children under 6 months old: This is a great tool to relieve nasal congestion in infants. Tip your baby's head back and squeeze over-the-counter saline drops into your baby's nostrils to loosen up the mucus. Then use the bulb to suck out any mucus.




Dont's


Give your child aspirin: Use medications with non-aspirin acetaminophen. Aspirin can eat away the lining of the stomach. (Check with your pediatrician if in doubt)





Overmedicate: If your child has a runny nose and a slight cough but is handling it fine, avoid medication altogether. Let the symptoms run their course.





Keep them around cigarette smoke: Children contract colds largely because of second-hand smoke. Stay away from environments with cigarette smoke.

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