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Home Remedies for cold and cough for 0-6 month baby
Cold and cough are very common issues among young kids and infants. In particular, the wet cough can be very irritating for your kids and you. Wet cough is different from dry cough in that it involves phlegm in nasal areas and the throat.
Besides, the condition does not go away swiftly with medicines and antibiotics either. Instead, it is a gradual process of recovery that can take up to a week. Hence, it is better not to let your kids consume medicines and instead opt for home remedies for cough and cold.
Why are home medications better for your baby?
If your baby is one or two months old, you can take him to the doctor. Otherwise, there is not much a doctor can do to treat wet cough in most cases. A viral infection causes a wet cough, and it takes time to recover from the condition.
Medication cannot heal your child in a day or two. Hence, you can opt for Homemade remedies for wet cough and let the infection run its course before your child recovers completely.
Home remedies suitable for infants below six months
Warm Mustard Oil
You will need a cup of mustard oil, a few cloves of garlic, and a few kalonji seeds to prepare the oil. Warm all the contents for a while, and then use it on your baby’s feet, chest, palms, and back.
Breast Milk
Breast Milk works as a natural cure for almost any infection in a toddler. In particular, since your infant child does not understand what is happening to them, this is a very effective remedy. Besides, regular feeding will also calm your baby down.
Turmeric
Turmeric, also known as Haldi, is supposed to have a wide variety of healing properties. Thus, it is only natural for turmeric to be a part of Homemade remedies in India. First, you need to mix some turmeric with warm water to make a paste. Once ready, you can apply this paste to the baby’s chest, forehead, and soles. Turmeric works because the turmeric heat helps reduce the phlegm trapped in your nasal areas.
Nasal Irrigation
Nasal irrigation refers to draining the nasal passage with saline water. This helps in reducing dried mucus from the nose, thus making life easier for a person suffering from wet cough and cold. This procedure is very safe to be used in infants as well.
Humidifier
Humidifiers help to ensure that the air inside a room remains moist. They are perfectly safe to be used in your infant child’s room. You can use a humidifier in the room where your baby sleeps, and it will help keep the air moist.
Steam inhalation
Make your child inhale the steam for five to 10 minutes. It is advisable not to extend steam inhalation beyond 10 minutes in toddlers. Also, do not make your child inhale continuously for 10 minutes straight. Instead, let him inhale at regular intervals for ten minutes. It will help clear the nasal cavities and provide relief to your child.
