Question
What should I do when my baby always sneezes and has a runny nose due to a cold?
Answer
Based on your description, it seems your baby might be suffering from a cold. If there is no cough and the bowel movements are normal, you can encourage your baby to drink more water and carefully observe the situation. If the symptoms are not severe, there may be no need to give your baby medicine temporarily; just ensure they drink plenty of water and keep a close watch. Generally, it takes about a week for a baby’s cold to gradually improve. Since babies have narrower nasal passages and abundant capillaries, they are prone to nosebleeds during a cold, which can cause nasal congestion. You can apply a cold compress to the baby’s nose area before feeding to see if it helps alleviate the symptoms, ensuring the baby is not affected during feeding. If there is nasal discharge, you can try to clean it, but if it’s due to blood, it will not be effective. Try not to use it if there is no improvement.