It’s always distressing to hear your little one cough, especially in the middle of the night. Parents must know that coughing is the body’s way of clearing and protecting the airways from irritating mucus and other secretions. The following are facts that all moms should know:

Cough suppressants: if your child’s cough is keeping him up all night, a suppressant may help him sleep. Be sure to ask your pediatrician for recommendations. However, you should know that inhibiting a cough, especially if your child has mucousy , lower-respiratory ice, can actually prolong the illness.

Expectorants: They’re meant to loosen mucus, but studies shows that they’re not very helpful. Water is a good example of expectorant.

Cold relievers: These formulas contain more than one drug so be sure to read the labels carefully. Your child may suffer side effects such as sleeplessness or irritability.

Throat Lozenges: cough drops increase saliva production, which can soothe your child’s throat and loosen his cough. But don’t give them to children under 4 because like any hard candies, lozenges pose a choking hazard.

These are just some of the facts that all moms should consider. But it’s safer to visit your child’s doctor before giving medicines to your little one. Some kids are allergic to some cough syrup, so see to it that you buy what the doctor recommends.

Make sure that you use a measuring spoon, dropper, or cup to make sure you give your child the right does of medicine. Giving him more than the prescribed dose may cause side effects to your child.

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As a parent, keeping your baby warm and nourished should be on your top list. But baby skin care is just as important.

Your infant’s delicate skin requires lots of tender treatment. You need to pamper and protect her from head to toe. Their skin is pure, supple and very sensitive that’s why they need the mildest touch.

How to Clean your infants:

• Stick to sponge baths until your newborn’s umbilical-cord stump falls off.
• Do not use adult soaps on your baby. This may cause dryness and irritations especially when your child’s prone to eczema.
• Mild body washes and shampoos are good for infants. If rashes appear, go to your pediatrician immediately.
• You can bathe your infant every other day to prevent dry skin. Always make sure that you clean her diaper area frequently and wipe the drool from her chin to prevent irritation.Don’t use baby products during the first few months. Their immune system is just developing and they are prone to have asthma or allergies if products are used.
• To remove the cradle cap, you can use baby oil and gently rub it on your newborn’s scalp and leave it for 10 minutes. Using a wet washcloth or soft comb, wipe away the loosened scale.

It is also important that you give your infant a gentle massage for a healthy skin. It makes them feel loved and accepted. This massage triggers hormones that will help boost immunity, and fight sickness. Simply put baby oil or lotion in your hands and then gently rub it in your infant’s chest and tummy.

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