Home Remedies for Baby

In today's world babies are taking birth with vaccination card in their hand. So many vaccination has popped up in recent times and for the sake of our babies health we make sure that we don't miss any.

 But even after injections pain and getting immunity through vaccination our babies are facing common health problems. So instead of giving injections and medicines lets try some home remedies and see at least for three days. It is recommended by Doctors too. Lets see some.
Common cold and cough

 Breast milk should be given in any problems faced by babies, whether its fever, cough or any other.

 Saline drops(just a salted water) helps in blocked nose. Few drops of it is enough and can be used two three times. It will give instant relief to baby. 

 Keep them hydrated during cough, it helps in thinning out mucus and easy to cough up.

 A warm bath and keeping humidifier in baby's room will help.

Fever

Keep baby hydrated, put damp washcloth on his forehead.

 Bathing with Lukewarm water or sponge bath can also be given.

 If your baby is on breastfeed or has not completed 6 months then you must increase intake of fluids as baby can't have fluids directly.

 If baby has started solids give him curd or cool fruits purees to bring temperature down.

 When baby sleeps you can rub his feet and hands with cloth or apply Aloe Vera gel or use the fresh one.

 **If baby has not completed 3 months and catches even light fever call doctor immediately.
Hope you will try above remedies before giving medicine. Few more is in next article.

 Over to you, Keep sharinG...
Disclaimer: Above information is based on my own experience, Any action you take upon this information is completely at your own risk.


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