Question
Hey moms! Our baby is 17 months old and caught a cold last night after a bath. Now, she has a runny nose and tears, and occasionally coughs. Do we need to give her medicine? I don’t want to give her any medication. Are there any other ways to help?
Answer
This article offers advice on how to handle a 17-month-old baby with a cold, runny nose, and tears. According to your description, the child caught a cold last night, showing symptoms of a runny nose and coughing. You can encourage her to drink more warm water, sweat more, urinate more frequently, rest more, and frequently observe the baby’s body temperature. For now, there is no need for medication. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you. Wishing you and your baby good health.