Baby Catarrh and Cough: Safer Home Care Tips and When to See a Doctor
A baby’s cough or blocked nose can be worrying, especially at night. Safe care depends on the child’s age, symptoms and medical history, so avoid promises of relief within 24 hours. For infants, seek professional advice before using herbal mixtures, ginger, garlic, nchanwu, breastmilk drops or other kitchen remedies. Do not give honey to children under 12 months because of the risk of infant botulism. Simple measures such as breastfeeding or normal feeds, keeping the child upright while awake, and using saline drops as advised by a health professional may help. Take a baby under six months with a fever of 38°C or above to a doctor urgently. Also seek immediate care for fast or difficult breathing, chest indrawing, poor feeding, unusual sleepiness, bluish lips, dehydration, or a cough that persists or worsens.
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