POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy6 months agoA. If your 11-month-old baby is suffering from heavy cough and cold, refusing food, drinking only milk, and losing weight, here’s what you can do:
1. Home Remedies for Cold & Cough: Steam Therapy: Sit with your baby in a steamy bathroom for 10 minutes to relieve congestion. Saline Nasal Drops: Helps clear a blocked nose. Warm Mustard Oil Massage: Warm mustard oil with garlic, massage on the chest, back, and feet. Tulsi & Ginger Water (if the baby can take sips). 2. Encourage Food Intake:
Since your baby is losing weight, try offering:
Warm Soups: Dal soup, vegetable soup, chicken broth. Soft Foods: Mashed banana, apple puree, khichdi, curd rice. Small Frequent Meals: Try feeding every 2-3 hours in small amounts. 3. Keep the Baby Hydrated: Continue breastfeeding or formula milk. Offer lukewarm water, coconut water, and soups. 4. When to See a Doctor? High fever (above 100.4°F) for more than 3 days. Severe breathing difficulty or wheezing. Continuous weight loss or weakness.
Since weight loss is happening, it’s important to consult a pediatrician if she isn’t improving. Let me know if you need more help!
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