2 Home Remedies for Cough and Cold in Babies from 0-6 months
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With the season taking its toll it is very important to safeguard our babies from infections. Cough and cold are too common and over-the-counter medicines are not the only ways to protect them or help them recover. In this article, I shall be discussing relieving cough or cold in babies till 6 months who are not supposed to be given anything other than breastmilk or formula milk, and hence over the body remedies are recommended here.
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1. Carrom Seeds Pouch
• Take 2 tsp of Carrom seeds
• Dry roast it in a pan
• When hot, tie it in a potli
For babies below 1 year, you can just keep it at a distance of 1 or 2 meters around them and inhaling it will be helpful. For babies above a year, you can use it as a compress. Slightly press it on their chest and back for quick relief.
2. Pan & Garlic Oil Rub
• Beetel Leaves – 1
• Garlic – 2
• Kalonji/kamakasturi – ½ tsp
• Mustard Oil – 4 tsp
Fry all the ingredients for a minute and store it in a glass jar without sifting. Heat the bottle a bit and rub the oil when warm on the baby’s chest, feet, and throat.
Few Helpful Tips :
1. Breastfeeding helps.
2. Use wedges and keep the head elevated.
3. Saline drops can be helpful in loosening mucus.
4. Keep bulb syringe to remove mucus.
5. Use a humidifier.
6. Allow fresh air into the room.
7. Take them out on a stroll.
8. Keep them warm and ensure to wash their warm clothes more often.
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