11.Give an Older Baby a Little Honey
If your child is over a year old, a spoonful of this can calm a nighttime cough. One study found that sick kids coughed less and slept better after a teaspoon and a half of the golden stuff at bedtime. But you shouldn’t give them honey if they aren’t 1 yet. It’s not recommended for younger babies because it may lead to a dangerous illness called botulism in infants.
12.When to Call Your Doctor
Sometimes a cold leads to more serious conditions. Call your pediatrician if your baby is younger than 3 months and has a rectal temperature of 100.4 F or higher or is fussy and not drinking. If they are older, call a doctor if their ears hurt or if they have breathing trouble, a cough for longer than a week, or mucus that’s still there after 10-14 days. Also reach out if their fever is above 100.4 F for more than 3 days or goes higher than 104.
