Three misunderstandings of baby cough care revealed: mothers, don't "step on the pit"!
The seasons change, and the baby's body seems to have become a "weather announcer", coughing one after another, affecting the hearts of mothers. In this battle with germs, mothers show their own powers, but if they are not careful, they may go into a misunderstanding. Today, I will give you a look at the three "pits" of baby cough care, and mothers should hurry up to avoid lightning!
Myth 1: Cough medicine becomes a "cough artifact" in seconds?
The baby coughs non-stop, are the mothers anxious and want to quickly find an "artifact" to suppress it? Therefore, cough medicine has become a life-saving straw in the hands of mothers. However, the truth is that cough medicine is not a panacea!
Coughing is actually a self-protection mechanism for your baby's body, helping to expel germs and phlegm from the respiratory tract. Blindly using cough medicine is like pressing the "pause button" on the baby who is detoxifying, the phlegm cannot be discharged, and the condition may worsen. Moreover, some cough medicines have side effects, and long-term or excessive use may damage the liver and kidneys. So, mothers, don't step on the "pit" of cough medicine!
Myth 2: Infusion can "kill" colds?
When the baby has a cold, do the mothers think that the infusion can quickly remove the germs and allow the baby to recover quickly? However, this concept is very wrong!
Colds are mostly caused by viral infections, while antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections. So, for viral influenza, infusions don't work at all. Moreover, overuse of antibiotics can also lead to a weakened immune system and a more susceptible illness to your baby. There are also risks associated with the infusion itself, such as infections, allergies, etc. So, mothers, stop being superstitious about infusions, this "pit" should also be avoided!
Myth 3: Sugar pear water = cough water?
In the hearts of many mothers, sugar pear water seems to have become a "holy water" for coughing. As soon as the baby coughs, boil a bowl of hot sugar pear water, hoping that it will stop the cough after drinking. However, this notion is also debatable.
Sugar pear water actually has no cough suppressant effect, it can only relieve the discomfort of the throat. Moreover, excessive sugar intake may also affect the baby's appetite, leading to obesity, tooth decay and other problems. So, mothers, don't jump into the "pit" of sugar pear water easily!
In this battle against germs, mothers must keep a clear mind and a scientific attitude. Don't blindly follow the trend or listen to some so-called "miracle medicine" and "secret recipe". Only by truly understanding and respecting the baby's physical characteristics and growth laws can we create a healthy, safe and happy growth environment for the baby.
Finally, I hope that every baby can grow up healthily and happily every day under the careful care of mothers!