HOW TO FEED A BABY WHO IS SUFFERING FROM COLD?

Loss of appetite is normal for a baby who is unwell-throat pain while swallowing. Fever or a runny or blocked nose might make your baby cranky and restless. Here are a few tips to help you feed a baby suffering from fever, cold, and cough. 

CAUSES

- Virus infection of your baby's nose and throat

- Developing an immune system.

- Exposed to infection through playmates or an infected individual.

SYMPTOMS

- A congested or runny nose

- Fever

- Sneezing 

- Coughing

- Loss of appetite

- Throat pain while swallowing.

- Fever or blocked nose can make your baby cranky and restless.

WHEN TO CALL THE DOCTOR?

- If your baby has a cold for more than 10 to 14 days.

- Has a temperature higher than 100.4 F (38cC).

- Seems to possess ear pain or is unusually irritable.

- Has red eyes or creates yellow or greenish eye discharge.

- Has trouble breathing.

- Has a persistent cough.

FEEDING TIPS

- Small meals and plenty of fluids.

- Give enough to drink & keep them hydrated. Try giving water, soup, diluted fresh juices, coconut water, or oral rehydration solution.

- Coax your baby to drink or eat foods that he/she enjoys.

- Giving your baby a steam treatment - soothes the throat & helps swallow.

- Feed light foods that aren't too oily or spicy.

- Warm milk with a pinch of turmeric (Haldi)- calms a sore throat.

- Warm drink of honey (Shahad) and lemon (Nimbu) - soothes the throat

- Avoid citrus fruits such as orange (Santara), sweet lime (Mausambi), and tomatoes (Tamatar).