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Home remedies for cold in babies

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Babies have low immunity so they catch cold easily. In most cases, normal cough and cold can be treated at home. However, if the symptoms are severe then immediately visit the doctor. Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are not advisable. Following are few easy home remedies: Plenty of Fluids Keep the child hydrated with adequate fluids to make the mucus thinner, making it easier for the child to cough or blow the nose. A child becomes lethargic due to cold but fluids help them stay hydrated and energetic. Warm soups help clear congestion and provide nutrition too. Suction Small babies are unable to blow their nose properly. Bulb syringe suction can be used to pull out mucus from your baby’s nose. Squeeze the bulb and put about half an inch of the syringe into one nostril. Let go off the bulb to create suction. The suction will pull out the mucus.   You can also use an electric version or a nasal aspirator. Saline Drops Put half teaspoon of salt into a cup of warm water and st