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Parents with a three-month-old baby tend to worry needlessly when their baby has a cold. This type of viral infection affects the upper respiratory system and the baby will suffer with a runny nose and nasal congestion as the most common signs. Babies are often around older siblings and children who don’t use good hand-washing practices. Therefore, the typical infant will experience eight to 10 colds in the first two years of his life, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Humidifier
Keeping the air moist in the home and particularly in the baby’s room is important to help the infant breathe better. Use a humidifier, or if you do not have one, fill a sauce pot with water, bring it to a boil and let it simmer all day. Check the pot periodically to make sure it has plenty of water and does not boil dry. Unfortunately, over-the-counter cough and cold medications cannot be used for children under 3 and antibiotics do not kill cold viruses. You can also hold your baby in a steamy bathroom to allow her to breathe in the moist air, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Nasal Suction Bulb
Babies cannot blow their noses and even older children struggle with this task at times. Purchase a nasal suction bulb at any discount store or pharmacy. Depress the bulb before inserting the tip gently into the baby’s nostril. Then let the bulb expand and it should effectively withdraw the mucous. If may be necessary to do this a couple of times in each nostril. Between uses, empty the bulb into a paper towel or tissue by squeezing the bulb quickly, with the tip pointing downward a few times.
Acetaminophen
If your baby has a low-grade fever or seems uncomfortable, you can give her a dose of acetaminophen, according to the Mayo Clinic. Make sure to read the directions carefully to administer the correct dosage for your baby. If the fever is 100.9 F or 38.3 C or higher, and he is extremely fussy, seems to be experiencing ear pain, a cough or other problems, consult your pediatrician, according to Wyeth Nutrition. This company manufactures nutritional supplements for pregnant and lactating women, and nutritious formula's for infants and special needs babies, such as those born prematurely or who are lactose intolerant.
Saline Nasal Drops
Saline nasal drops will not harm your baby and they can help thin the thick mucous in the nose so that it can be extracted easier with a bulb syringe. The drops are available at discount stores and pharmacies and can be used as needed.
Fluid Intake
Encourage your baby to consume her normal daily intake of formula and juices. It is important that she does not become dehydrated. If she is having difficulty breathing, she may not want to breast-feed or take a bottle, but it is vital that you take care of the congestion and keep offering fluids.
Humidifier
Keeping the air moist in the home and particularly in the baby’s room is important to help the infant breathe better. Use a humidifier, or if you do not have one, fill a sauce pot with water, bring it to a boil and let it simmer all day. Check the pot periodically to make sure it has plenty of water and does not boil dry. Unfortunately, over-the-counter cough and cold medications cannot be used for children under 3 and antibiotics do not kill cold viruses. You can also hold your baby in a steamy bathroom to allow her to breathe in the moist air, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Nasal Suction Bulb
Babies cannot blow their noses and even older children struggle with this task at times. Purchase a nasal suction bulb at any discount store or pharmacy. Depress the bulb before inserting the tip gently into the baby’s nostril. Then let the bulb expand and it should effectively withdraw the mucous. If may be necessary to do this a couple of times in each nostril. Between uses, empty the bulb into a paper towel or tissue by squeezing the bulb quickly, with the tip pointing downward a few times.
Acetaminophen
If your baby has a low-grade fever or seems uncomfortable, you can give her a dose of acetaminophen, according to the Mayo Clinic. Make sure to read the directions carefully to administer the correct dosage for your baby. If the fever is 100.9 F or 38.3 C or higher, and he is extremely fussy, seems to be experiencing ear pain, a cough or other problems, consult your pediatrician, according to Wyeth Nutrition. This company manufactures nutritional supplements for pregnant and lactating women, and nutritious formula's for infants and special needs babies, such as those born prematurely or who are lactose intolerant.
Saline Nasal Drops
Saline nasal drops will not harm your baby and they can help thin the thick mucous in the nose so that it can be extracted easier with a bulb syringe. The drops are available at discount stores and pharmacies and can be used as needed.
Fluid Intake
Encourage your baby to consume her normal daily intake of formula and juices. It is important that she does not become dehydrated. If she is having difficulty breathing, she may not want to breast-feed or take a bottle, but it is vital that you take care of the congestion and keep offering fluids.
