It is a time of colds and colds. When children are ill, they need more attention and care than ever, although there are certain things we can do at home to make children feel better when they catch a cold. With patience, understanding, empathy and many pampering we can comfort you. We tell you how to help your little one to overcome the cold.
Nasal washes
When the nose is clogged with mucus, nasal washes with mono doses of physiological serum or seawater sprays They help the child breathe better. The correct way to perform a nasal wash is plugging the hole opposite to the one we are washing so that the saline solution enters the nostrils completely.
Nasal washes can be repeated whenever necessary, but above all it is convenient to perform them when getting up and before going to bed, before eating or breastfeeding and when the child's nose is leaking.
Nasal washes help eliminate mucus
If the congestion is very strong, the saccharide is one of the alternatives that are usually applied, although you have to be careful because it is not as recommended as it was thought. When in doubt, ask your pediatrician about the correct way to use it and how many times you can use it daily.
Finally, surely our little one's nose is irritated from blowing so much. In this case, it is best to have a suitable and specific cream that forms a protective film to take care of the skin of this area.
Maintain hydration and steam baths
When the little one has a cold, maintain a good level of hydration It is recommended and necessary. Control your temperature several times a day and make him drink plenty of liquid as it is useful to prevent dryness that irritates the nose and throat, helping to eliminate secretions.
Even if you don't feel like it too much, try to tempt him by always having fresh water nearby and offering liquids that are suitable for his age (milk, water, soups, broths, juices, infusions, etc.). Drinking a lot of liquid helps to expel the guilty viruses from infection more quickly and more easily.
Drinking lots of fluids helps expel viruses
The boogers prevent the child from breathing correctly and, therefore, feel uncomfortable and irritated. For the mucus to dilute and be expelled, it is advisable to make steam baths by humidifiers or vaporizers.
Moisten the air helps the child breathe better, since thick mucus is removed and areas are lubricated. You can also use natural decongestant essences, such as eucalyptus or rosemary, to dilate the bronchi and promote the child's breathing.
Practice attachment
Emotional stability is a key factor. for the recovery of the kids. According to specialists, happy children constipate less and recover before the rest. It is not a magic trick. This theory has an elementary medical foundation: stress decreases defenses, and nothing stresses a young child more than feeling unattended or ignored by his parents.
Happy children constipate less and recover earlier than the rest
To favor the recovery of our children, we have to be understanding and empathetic. For them, their daddies are their whole world. At their side they feel safe, loved, protected and satisfied. While your little one is ill, You will need more pampering than usual.
Spend time, you can play with him to quiet things or read him a story curled up in bed. Take turns to stay with him as much as possible and keep him entertained so that his mood does not decay.
If he feels bad at night, don't let him sleep alone. Practicing the colecho can help you a lot. Chicco's Next2Me cot cradle allows us to practice the colecho and power be more aware of the baby's needs when this more requires them. In addition, thanks to its system of inclination of the base, the child will be able to breathe better during the night, will have less cough and the mucus will not be an inconvenience for his rest.
There may not be a completely effective remedy to fight the germs and viruses that cause the flu or the cold, but making a child happy is easy: just take time and offer our attention. With these simple tips, rest and dedication, our little one will feel much better and, therefore, will recover faster.
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