{"id":9357,"date":"2013-11-26T14:42:25","date_gmt":"2013-11-26T14:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/?p=9357"},"modified":"2014-03-24T12:50:45","modified_gmt":"2014-03-24T12:50:45","slug":"10-things-to-do-when-your-baby-has-a-cold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/10-things-to-do-when-your-baby-has-a-cold\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things To Do When Your Baby Has a Cold"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>When young babies get colds and snuffly noses, it can affect their ability to sleep and feed. They may seem irritable, restless and more tearful than usual; as a parent, it is heart breaking to see them suffering.<\/h3>\r\nLittle babies do not understand how to blow their nose, so parents need to do a few extra things to make their little ones as comfortable as possible while the cold lasts. Here are a few things to try:\r\n\r\n<strong>1.<\/strong> Tilt your baby\u2019s mattress so that their head is slightly higher than their feet. You only need to tip the mattress slightly, perhaps put a folded blanket under the mattress at the head end. This will help your baby\u2019s post nasal drip where the mucous drips down the back of their throat.\r\n\r\n<strong>2. \u00a0<\/strong>Please note that the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulation Agency do not recommend the use of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for children under 6, as there is no evidence of their efficacy.\r\n\r\n<strong>3.<\/strong> Consider using an electronic diffuser such as an\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #333333;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/partner\/JohnLewis.aspx?t=lwk\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #333333; text-decoration: underline;\">Iris Ultrasonic Diffuser from\u00a0John Lewis<\/span><\/a><\/span> \u00a0in your baby\u2019s room with essential oils such as tea tree and eucalyptus to encourage clear breathing.\r\n\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/johnlewis.scene7.com\/is\/image\/JohnLewis\/231802889alt1?$prod_lrg$\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/partner\/JohnLewis.aspx?t=lwk\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ba2b07;\">4% KidStart Savings at John Lewis for a limited time &gt;<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">_________________________<\/p>\r\n4. You may want to invest in a\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #333333; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/partner\/Boots.aspx?t=lwk\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #333333; text-decoration: underline;\">Babyway Ultrasonic Humidifier from Boots<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><a title=\"Room humidifier\" href=\" http:\/\/www.boots.com\/en\/Babyway-Ultrasonic-Humidifier_1102964\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0<\/a>to keep the air in your baby\u2019s bedroom moist. Sometimes, the winter heating can dry out the nasal passages making it easier for colds to take hold. \u00a0You can achieve a similar \u2018humidifying\u2019 effect by running a steamy shower and sitting with your baby into the bathroom for a few minutes to absorb the moist air.\r\n\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9372 aligncenter\" alt=\"DIFFUSER\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/DIFFUSER.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/DIFFUSER-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/DIFFUSER-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/DIFFUSER-136x136.jpg 136w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ba2b07;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/partner\/Boots.aspx?t=lwk\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #ba2b07;\">up to 3.5% KidStart Savings at Boots &gt;<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">_________________________<\/p>\r\n<strong>5.<\/strong> If you are breastfeeding, it is worth increasing the number of feeds if your baby seems to need them while they are unwell. Breast milk will help to boost your baby\u2019s immunity.\r\n\r\n<strong>6.<\/strong> Wipe your baby\u2019s nose gently\u00a0 with clean tissues and use a tiny amount of a chemical-free natural barrier cream to prevent the skin around the nostrils from getting sore. I love <span style=\"color: #333333;\">Weleda\u2019s Calendula Nappy Change Cream<\/span> for all sorts of skin issues in babies; it&#8217;s not just for bottoms! <a href=\"http:\/\/www.weleda.co.uk\/Baby-Skin-Care\/Calendula-Nappy-Change-Cream-75ml\/invt\/105009\">\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<strong>7.<\/strong> Keep your baby away from cigarette smoke; baby\u2019s who live with smokers are more prone to colds and the colds they get last longer.\r\n\r\n<strong>8.<\/strong> Take your baby to the GP if s\/he has a temperature over 38 degrees centigrade or is having trouble breathing. Also check in with your GP if your snuffly baby keeps rubbing their ears as this may indicate an ear infection.\u00a0 If your baby is coughing up thick yellow, green or brown mucous, this should also be discussed with your GP.\r\n\r\n<strong>9.<\/strong> Be prepared for your baby\u2019s cold to last for a while, up to ten days is normal. Talk to your health professional if you are concerned.\r\n\r\n<strong>10.<\/strong> Lots of extra cuddles and kisses go a long way to making baby feel secure and less miserable.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9394\" alt=\"xmasprize\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/xmasprize.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/xmasprize.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/xmasprize-250x76.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/xmasprize-120x36.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When young babies get colds and snuffly noses, it can affect their ability to sleep and feed. 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