Baby crib You do everything to ensure your baby’s well-being and any sickness even if it is occasional is sure to prove unsettling for you. Usually parents panic at the first instance of sickness in their child. There are a few basic points to remember in order to handle your child’s illness. These are general tips to tackle nominal illnesses and anything serious needs to be referred to your pediatrician immediately. Usually it is better to refer your baby to the doctor as soon as you detect symptoms like skin rashes, high fever, has been vomiting frequently and violently, is irritable for no external reason. Behavioral symptoms like absence of enthusiasm when offered a favorite toy, tiredness even after not having played at all, does not want to be held by anybody but the mother, cries more than usual etc are also important in determining if
the little one is experiencing any discomfort.
Whenever you are in doubt about your child’s health it is better to get a routine check-up done since this will put you at peace. Detection of headaches and stomach aches is difficult for parents because the baby can not express his/her discomfort in words. Incessant crying is the sign that warns parents that the child is suffering. Regular health checks are anyway essential so as to detect diseases or abnormalities early and treat them efficiently. It is advisable to keep your pediatrician’s number handy for anyone to reach in emergency, even if you are out and the child is under the care of a baby-sitter. The medical details of a child will also need to be kept handy for ready reference. These should include the details of vaccination, previous medication among others. In any sort of sickness and specially fever it is advisable to follow a few simple home remedies. Give complete dosages of medicines as prescribed by the pediatrician.
Keep the child’s system wee hydrated by feeding enough fluids. Incase of an infant, breast feed or feed water. Keep the child warm in case of fever with chills. Put on loose, cotton clothes so that the baby does not feel hot due to the clothing. Above all, shower your child with much more love and affection than usual, this is sure to help him/her get back to normalcy faster and will also put an end to your anxiousness.
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