Question
How should parents handle a two-month-old baby’s cold?
Answer
When a child has a cold, parents should not rush to cool the fever. Fever is a way for the body to fight off disease and is also beneficial for the child’s normal development. Only when the body temperature exceeds 39℃ should cooling measures be taken under a doctor’s guidance. The best method for cooling down is through physical means, such as cold compresses or alcohol wipes. If physical methods are ineffective, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be used under a doctor’s guidance.