One of the biggest misconceptions of mothers is that they think their children often catch a cold. Because of this idea, many mothers layer baby clothes when they are not necessary. Often, extra clothes can upset the baby and in some cases they can cause sweat and disease. But how can we know if a baby has caught a cold in the first few months?
Do Not Try to Understand Whether Babies Are Cold From Their Hands and Feet
Usually， mother will try to know if her baby’s hands and feet are catching a cold. However, the hands and feet at the most extreme points of the blood circulation may be cold, especially newborn babies, although they are not cold. This will mislead the mother. We advise mothers not to try to understand your baby’s temperature by touching your hands and feet. Another misunderstanding is trying to know if the baby has a cold by the color of the baby’s stool. The color of the baby’s stool is completely dependent on the diet and has nothing to do with the cold.
The quickest and most practical way to find out if a baby has a cold is to touch the baby’s neck or chest. If the baby’s neck or chest is colder than normal, the baby is likely to catch a cold. The most sure way is to measure your baby’s temperature with the help of a thermometer. The normal temperature range for babies ranges from 36 to 37 degrees. Infants with a body temperature below 36 degrees feel very cold. We recommend using a digital or non-contact thermometer to measure the baby’s fever. In this way, fast and reliable measurement results can be obtained. We also recommend using a room temperature meter to measure the room temperature of the baby. The ideal room temperature varies between 22-23 degrees. In addition, the condition of the baby can be understood by observing the infant’s observed signs, such as shaking, shaking, and the like.
Prefer Especially Cotton Clothing
Baby clothing also plays an important role in babies not to feel cold. In particular, synthetic fabrics such as polyester or nylon should be avoided in newborn baby clothing. Pure cotton fabric is perfect for baby’s delicate skin. Wool is not preferred because it may cause an allergic effect on the baby’s skin even if it is kept warm.
Therefore, it is very important for the baby’s health to observe whether the baby has a cold and dress the baby accordingly. Mothers should not wear layers of clothing for her babies, but only a layer of clothing at home.