Unaware of what to do when your baby is sick? Here are 4 important things to know when your baby is not well:
1. If you feel that your baby has fever, make use of the thermometer to get his body temperature. Be sure that his armpit is dry. Put the tip of the thermometer against the skin of the armpit. Close the armpit by holding his elbow against the chest. It usually needs five minutes to get the actual body temperature.
2. Your baby’s normal temperature is from 97.7ºF to 99.5ºF or in Celcius, 36.5ºC to 37.5ºC. If it is way above that, then you need to bring him to the doctor already. If it is just borderline, it would be okay to keep him at home if you know what m
edicines to administer and the things to do.
3. Colds caused by viruses can be obtained by your baby. Mild ones do not really require special treatment. Stuffy or runny nose however can make your child quite uncomfortable. You can use a bulb syringe to clear his nose or give him medications only after a consultation with the doctor.
4. The best way of dealing with colds is through its prevention. To prevent it, make sure to always wash your hands before touching your baby. Keep your baby at home as much as possible to prevent exposure to viruses. You should also keep sick people away from your baby and do not smoke in front of your baby or quit it altogether.
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