As the cooler weather approaches and nasty coughs and colds begin to circulate, Tizzie shares what to do if your baby becomes unwell.
If your baby is ill, feverish, or showing signs of illness, you must reduce the amount of bedding you use. The risk of overheating—and its implications in SIDS—has been shown to be much greater when a baby is unwell.
If your baby has a fever, Tizzie recommends:
If your baby is younger than eight weeks:
If your baby does not usually sleep in your room:
Important: If your baby has a diagnosed medical condition, always consult your child’s healthcare professional regarding appropriate bedding and care.
One of the hardest things for a new parent is watching their baby suffer through his first cold. Your baby may be uncomfortable, snuffly, and struggle with feeding—but there are ways to help.
Babies are more susceptible to colds because their immune systems are less developed. On average, a baby will experience at least six colds in the first two years of life.
A cold is an upper respiratory infection caused by many different viruses. It spreads easily:
Tip: Always wash your hands after blowing your nose or cleaning your baby’s nose to help prevent spreading the virus.
Babies often struggle to feed during a cold due to nasal congestion. Cleaning their nose before each feed can help. Some vapour rubs may ease breathing at night—however, it’s best to use them on your baby’s bedding rather than their skin, as some babies dislike the strong smell and may become distressed.
If your baby had been sleeping through the night, he may start waking while unwell. When this happens:
Once the cold has passed, return to using the appropriate settling guidelines overnight.
Breastfeeding remains one of the best ways to support your baby’s health. Your baby receives your antibodies and natural immunities through breastmilk. While breastfed babies can still catch colds, their symptoms are often milder.
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