I'd like to know the different ways to prevent flu / colds in infants between 1 - 2 years. I'm not too keen about bringing her to the ped unless absolutely necessary. Hear from you all, do share yr views, thanks!
2006-09-08 14:28:27 · 9 answers · asked by ho R 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Thanks, I'm already off breast-feeding 6 months ago, my gal is now almost 1 yr old.
2006-09-08 14:35:35 · update #1
Hi,
My boy is 14 months old (you can see his pics at http://verityy.blogspot.com ) and I stopped breastfeeding him at 12 months..
What I do is that I rely on natural foods to help improve his immune system so that he does not fall down with cold or flu even when he gets near and play with other children when he has them..
I give him this natural food called VPlus which will:
- give him the nutrients that his body needs but may not have absorbed in his meals cos we are vegeterian and so is he
- have DHA to enrich his brain and intelligence
- is high in protein to help in muscle development and ensure that he will grow properly. He is 14 mths but as tall as a 2 y/o
- helps to improve immune system so that he doesnt fall sick easily cos children have lower immune system and catch things easily from the people around them..
If you would like to find out more, you can email me at verityy@yahoo.com
2006-09-08 15:26:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hand washing, hand washing, hand washing. It is pretty much the best way to prevent colds in kids of any age. Also, don't get upset if your child gets a cold. It is all part of life and small sicknesses actually strengthen the immune system. Be worried of your child seems sick for more then a few days, or seems like she is lethargic, her personality changes, or she is not able to keep liquids down. Dehydration is extremely dangerous for small children.
There is no cure for a cold or the flu since it is caused by a virus, but you can use infant Tylenol cold drops for children over 6 months, just follow the directions on the bottle.
2006-09-08 15:27:23 · answer #2 · answered by mayasmom1204 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most effective thing to do is to practice good hygiene.
Wash your hands. Wash your child's hands. When you cough or sniffle or sneeze, use a kleenex, throw it away, and wash your hands. Whenever you think about it, wash your hands.
Eat right, get enough sleep, and wash your hands some more.
That, and staying away from folks who are obviously ill or know they've been recently exposed, is about all you can do.
The flu vaccine is now recommended for kids 6 months and up. And influenza does cause serious complications in some young children. If you don't want the flu, or would prefer a milder case, get a flu shot. Vaccinate the whole family.
But still wash your hands.
2006-09-08 15:06:49 · answer #3 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a stay at grandmother and the grandchildren rarely get ill. One was born 2 months early and she had to get the RSV shot every 28 days until she turned two years old.
During the cold and flu season we never keep them too warm and we do let them out to play everyday. I just have chosen to quit my job and stay at home with them so my daughters and their husbands could work. That way the children are limited in coming in contact with a bunch of sick children at a day care. Right now I keep my oldest grandson who is 8 and I have his younger sister who is 2 and I have custody of 2 other grandchildren who are also 2. They have been pretty healthy and the pediatrician says it is because they don't go to day care.
2006-09-08 14:38:50 · answer #4 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a little confused did you mean infants between 1-2 months or toddlers between 1-2 years. For infants breastfeeding of course but keeping them away from crowds and other people who may be sick. At that age they will need to go to a Dr.
As for toddlers, keep their hands clean and stay away from really crowded areas as well especially in flu season. They do need to get sick to build a healthy immune system. When they do get sick, chicken noodle soup, plenty of fluids, warm baths, cool wash cloths on their forhead, a humidifier in their room and of course lots of hugs and snuggles.
2006-09-08 14:42:13 · answer #5 · answered by 10 pts for me? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just keep her diet varried with pleanty of citrus fruits. Colds are part of babies lives. They use them to build up an immune system.
Keep her out of wet leaves.
2006-09-08 14:39:19 · answer #6 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep them home all the time like my mom did me & lil bro (so did Iris' mom w/her & her lil sister). That way they only get a couple colds a yr. but may I warn you -- THEY'LL GET MORE WHEN THEY'RE OLDER THAN THE AVERAGE PERSON!!!
2006-09-08 18:33:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Extended breastfeeding.
2006-09-08 14:31:37 · answer #8 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
breastfeed as long as possible
2006-09-08 14:34:06 · answer #9 · answered by Emily E 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋