{"id":2870,"date":"2021-02-06T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-06T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/?p=2870"},"modified":"2021-09-28T11:51:26","modified_gmt":"2021-09-28T06:21:26","slug":"keep-cold-flu-away-from-infants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/keep-cold-flu-away-from-infants\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Cold &#038; Flu Away From Infants"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 5em; .table_of_contents {margin: 25px 0; padding: 10px; background: #F2F5F7;} .table_of_contents a { text-decoration: none; }}<\/style><div class='table_of_contents'><h3>Table of Contents<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"#the-first-two-months-are-crucial\">The First Two Months Are Crucial<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#make-washing-hands-mandatory\">Make Washing Hands Mandatory<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#keep-a-sanitizer-handy\">Keep a Sanitizer Handy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#avoid-public-places\">Avoid Public Places<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#keep-sick-people-away\">Keep Sick People Away<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#breastfeed\">Breastfeed<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#get-vaccinated\">Get Vaccinated<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#know-when-to-call-the-pediatrician\">Know when To Call The Pediatrician<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<p>Your child getting the flu is almost inevitable, but it\u2019s important to keep these viruses away when they are infants. Their immune systems are still developing, making them highly susceptible to the 200+ different viruses that can cause the cold. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to prevent your child from getting sick with the flu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-first-two-months-are-crucial\"><strong>The First Two Months Are Crucial<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the time when your baby hasn\u2019t received all their vaccines, and hence you need to be more careful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"make-washing-hands-mandatory\"><strong>Make Washing Hands Mandatory<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Germs can get transferred to your baby when you carry them, pull their cheeks, touch their face, or hold their hands. That&#8217;s why anyone who interacts with your baby must wash their hands first. Even when visitors come to see your baby, you should insist that they wash their hands first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keep-a-sanitizer-handy\"><strong>Keep a Sanitizer Handy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s not possible to wash your hands with soap and water, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer instead. This too will cut down on the germs your child comes in contact with. Use a hand sanitizer, especially when you&#8217;re in public places. Germs are known to stay on shopping carts for up to 5 hours, so it&#8217;s best you wipe it before using it, or sanitize your hands immediately after using it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"avoid-public-places\"><strong>Avoid Public Places<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your baby is below two months, you should avoid crowded places like malls or grocery stores. If your baby is older than two months, you can keep your baby in a stroller that&#8217;s covered with a thin cloth or blanket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keep-sick-people-away\"><strong>Keep Sick People Away<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You must keep any sick person away from your baby. This could even be your partner, parents or in-laws. Don&#8217;t make any exceptions when it comes to the health of your baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"breastfeed\"><strong>Breastfeed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/breastfeeding-benefits\/\">Breastmilk<\/a> contains antibodies that will build your child\u2019s immune system and hence protects them from getting sick. While breastfed babies can also get sick, it will ensure that they don\u2019t sick as often, since their immunity is being developed. However, if you\u2019re unable to breastfeed your baby for any reason, don\u2019t worry. Consult your pediatrician about which formula milk would be best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-vaccinated\"><strong>Get Vaccinated<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your baby will receive the flu vaccine only once they&#8217;re six months. Hence, you and anyone else who frequently interacts with your baby must get vaccinated instead. In the meantime, ensure that your baby is getting all their scheduled vaccines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"know-when-to-call-the-pediatrician\"><strong>Know when To Call The Pediatrician<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to visit the pediatrician every time your baby gets sick, but it\u2019s important to know when it&#8217;s severe enough to consult your pediatrician. 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