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Administration of drugs is not recommended for infants, then as a parent you have to look for an alternative to other treatments that can help relieve children of their colds.
The following natural treatments relieve colds in your baby:
Plenty of rest.
It takes energy to be able to fight infection. And the rest is a way to supply energy. When your baby to rest, prose healing occurs. That is actually needed children.
All you need to prepare just the place and the atmosphere is quiet and comfortable for the child so that they can be a maximum break time.
Create humid air
Inhalation of moist air can dilute the mucus of the nose, so that breathing was not disturbed. And bathe your baby with warm water can provide these benefits, plus relaxation. Before bathing your baby, let the shower with warm water flowing few minutes, shut the bathroom, and let steam meets the bathroom.
For children over 2 years old, add a few drops of oil menthol, eucalyptus or pine into a vaporizer (vaporizer) or water bath child will be their noses a bit 'relieved' or not too stuffy. In addition to a warm bath, you can also use a humidifier in the room was a small place to sleep and play.
If your child is 6 months old, giving a warm chamomile tea can provide a calming effect.
Rubbing balm child.
Do it for children aged 3 months upwards. Rubbing balm will help their child can sleep better at night. Choose balm is intended for your child's age.
Apply the balm on the chest, neck, and back of the child before they sleep. Do not apply balm on sensitive skin or injured child. Avoid rub it on the area around the face, such as the mouth, nose, and around the eyes.
Elevating the head.
Lifting the baby's head with a pillow or towel when they are at rest can help them breathe more comfortably. But this can be done for children who are aged 12 months upwards.
To be more comfortable and secure, lift your baby's head to put a void beneath the sheets. But remember to continue to monitor your child while they are sleeping. Especially for her child can not sit still, perhaps sleeping positions they can rotate and position the feet higher than the head. And this would eliminate the benefit of giving the cushion.
