flu Archives - ourdailybaby.com ourdailybaby.com Mon, 19 Nov 2018 09:49:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 How to Protect Your Toddler From the Flu https://ourdailybaby.com/how-to-protect-your-toddler-from-the-flu/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:48:13 +0000 https://ourdailybaby.com/?p=1228 Wintertime is here, and it comes with holiday cheer and snow forts. But this is not all; it also comes with cold and flu. Here are some simple tips to keep your kids safe from winter maladies: Wash hands Before eating, wash potential flu germs off. Always wash the child’s hands after eating, sneezing, throwing […]

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Wintertime is here, and it comes with holiday cheer and snow forts. But this is not all; it also comes with cold and flu. Here are some simple tips to keep your kids safe from winter maladies:

Wash hands

Before eating, wash potential flu germs off. Always wash the child’s hands after eating, sneezing, throwing out tissue. Teach the child to scrub in soapy water for about twenty seconds to wash off the germs that cause the flu.

Vaccinate your child

A squirt in the nose or injection in the arm may prevent the flu. Taking medicine for the flu shortens the duration of the symptoms for one day. You cannot vaccinate a child against the common cold virus, but the colds only cause inconvenience. It can be managed.

Don’t allow kids to share cups

Make it a habit in your home. It is the easiest way to pass the flu. Teach your toddler to avoid sharing cups or eating from the same popcorn bowl. It reduces the risk of spreading the germs.

Cover your cough

Also, teach your kids to do the same thing. When you cough, do it in your arm, not your hands. This is only necessary if you don’t have a tissue on hand.

Don’t take the kids to crowded places

Stay away from areas that are breeding grounds for germs. Indoor playgrounds, bouncing castles, and ball pits. If you must visit such places, then ensure that they wash their hands from time to time.

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Flu Prevention Tip for Newborns https://ourdailybaby.com/flu-prevention-tip-for-newborns/ Mon, 08 Oct 2018 07:48:29 +0000 https://ourdailybaby.com/?p=1101 The holidays always come with a lot of bacteria and viruses that could make your baby sick. If you’re a new parent, you may be thinking about ways to protect your newborn during the flu season. Follow these tips to keep your baby safe: Flu shot Since babies under six months cannot receive flu shots, […]

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The holidays always come with a lot of bacteria and viruses that could make your baby sick. If you’re a new parent, you may be thinking about ways to protect your newborn during the flu season. Follow these tips to keep your baby safe:

Flu shot

Since babies under six months cannot receive flu shots, family members and caregivers should receive the shot if they can.

Breastfeed

You can also breastfeed your baby to reduce her risk of contracting the flu. Breastfeeding enhances your baby’s immunity and fights off infections such as the flu.

Always wash your hands

Protect your baby by washing your hands often with water and soap. You do not need to use antibacterial soap for this purpose; regular soap works well.

Sanitize your environment and toys

Ensure that all areas and toys your baby handles are cleaned and sanitized regularly. Ensure that you discuss with your pediatrician about the safest cleaning agents for play areas.

Wash your baby’s hands

Aside from washing your hands, you need to wash the baby’s hands regularly. Using soap is water is recommended. However, where this is not possible, get a hand sanitizer for kids older than one year. Kids younger than two can use a soaked paper towel or a wet wipe to clean the hands often.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> flu Archives - ourdailybaby.com ourdailybaby.com Mon, 19 Nov 2018 09:49:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 How to Protect Your Toddler From the Flu https://ourdailybaby.com/how-to-protect-your-toddler-from-the-flu/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:48:13 +0000 https://ourdailybaby.com/?p=1228 Wintertime is here, and it comes with holiday cheer and snow forts. But this is not all; it also comes with cold and flu. Here are some simple tips to keep your kids safe from winter maladies: Wash hands Before eating, wash potential flu germs off. Always wash the child’s hands after eating, sneezing, throwing […]

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Wintertime is here, and it comes with holiday cheer and snow forts. But this is not all; it also comes with cold and flu. Here are some simple tips to keep your kids safe from winter maladies:

Wash hands

Before eating, wash potential flu germs off. Always wash the child’s hands after eating, sneezing, throwing out tissue. Teach the child to scrub in soapy water for about twenty seconds to wash off the germs that cause the flu.

Vaccinate your child

A squirt in the nose or injection in the arm may prevent the flu. Taking medicine for the flu shortens the duration of the symptoms for one day. You cannot vaccinate a child against the common cold virus, but the colds only cause inconvenience. It can be managed.

Don’t allow kids to share cups

Make it a habit in your home. It is the easiest way to pass the flu. Teach your toddler to avoid sharing cups or eating from the same popcorn bowl. It reduces the risk of spreading the germs.

Cover your cough

Also, teach your kids to do the same thing. When you cough, do it in your arm, not your hands. This is only necessary if you don’t have a tissue on hand.

Don’t take the kids to crowded places

Stay away from areas that are breeding grounds for germs. Indoor playgrounds, bouncing castles, and ball pits. If you must visit such places, then ensure that they wash their hands from time to time.

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Flu Prevention Tip for Newborns https://ourdailybaby.com/flu-prevention-tip-for-newborns/ Mon, 08 Oct 2018 07:48:29 +0000 https://ourdailybaby.com/?p=1101 The holidays always come with a lot of bacteria and viruses that could make your baby sick. If you’re a new parent, you may be thinking about ways to protect your newborn during the flu season. Follow these tips to keep your baby safe: Flu shot Since babies under six months cannot receive flu shots, […]

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The holidays always come with a lot of bacteria and viruses that could make your baby sick. If you’re a new parent, you may be thinking about ways to protect your newborn during the flu season. Follow these tips to keep your baby safe:

Flu shot

Since babies under six months cannot receive flu shots, family members and caregivers should receive the shot if they can.

Breastfeed

You can also breastfeed your baby to reduce her risk of contracting the flu. Breastfeeding enhances your baby’s immunity and fights off infections such as the flu.

Always wash your hands

Protect your baby by washing your hands often with water and soap. You do not need to use antibacterial soap for this purpose; regular soap works well.

Sanitize your environment and toys

Ensure that all areas and toys your baby handles are cleaned and sanitized regularly. Ensure that you discuss with your pediatrician about the safest cleaning agents for play areas.

Wash your baby’s hands

Aside from washing your hands, you need to wash the baby’s hands regularly. Using soap is water is recommended. However, where this is not possible, get a hand sanitizer for kids older than one year. Kids younger than two can use a soaked paper towel or a wet wipe to clean the hands often.

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