How can you prevent your baby from catching a cold?
The best way to prevent your baby from catching a cold is to keep your baby away from those who have a cold. If possible, leave your baby at home. Viruses that cause mild illness in older children and adults can cause even more serious illnesses in babies.
Washing your hands is the most important way to control the spread of colds. Adults who come into contact with babies or small children should wash their hands after coughing, sneezing, or blowing their nose. Wash your hands after touching someone who has a cold. After wiping the baby's nose, adults need to wash their hands and the baby's hands.
Clean the toys regularly and avoid sharing the toys your baby has in his mouth until the toys have been washed. If soap and water are not available, use a damp hand wipe or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. (Make sure the hand sanitizer is kept away from the child. They may be harmful if swallowed.)
Keep the baby UpToDate on all of the recommended immunizations. These won`t stop colds but can help prevent some of the complications, such as bacterial infections of the ears or lungs. Influenza, or flu, vaccine is recommended each year for babies who are at least 6 months old. The shot protects against flu, but not against other respiratory viruses.
Source by - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/
