Question
My 10-month-old baby has caught a cold. What feeding should I provide during this time?
Answer
During the baby’s cold, it is recommended to offer light and easy-to-digest foods such as congee, noodles, lotus root starch, milk, soy milk, oranges, cabbage, and carrots. Encourage the baby to drink plenty of water to promote metabolism. Maintain good air circulation in the room and keep the temperature and humidity appropriate to ensure the baby gets enough rest. Colds are usually caused by viruses and typically last about seven to eight days. Although cold medications can alleviate discomfort, they generally do not shorten the duration of the illness.