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When your baby gets a cold

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    Why babies get so many colds


    Also, babies explores by touching, so it's easy for them to pick up cold viruses on their hands. Then all they have to do is put their fingers in their nose or rub their eyes to give the virus a chance to set up shop.

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    How to treat your baby's cold

    No medicine will make a virus go away faster, but you can help your baby feel better and prevent the infection from getting worse by making sure he gets plenty of rest and liquids. (For babies under 6 months, "liquid" means breast milk or formula. Babies 6 months and older can also have water or juice.)

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    How to ease congestion


    If your baby is having trouble nursing with a stuffy nose, try this tactic about 15 minutes before a feeding.


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    It's not safe or effective to give cold medicine to babies. The American Academy of Pediatrics says OTC cough and cold medicines aren't effective in children under 6 years old and sometimes have dangerous side effects.



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    Natural and alternative treatments for relieving cold symptoms

    Adding a few drops of menthol, eucalyptus, or pine oil to a vaporizer or bath may help your baby feel less congested. If your baby is at least 6 months old, a weak, lukewarm solution of chamomile tea can also be soothing.


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    How to protect your baby from colds






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