What should I do if a newborn baby under one month old catches a cold?

If a newborn baby under one month old catches a cold, observe whether the baby has symptoms of fever, and choose appropriate treatments such as general care, physical cooling, or medication based on the specific situation.

1. General Care

If the baby does not have a fever, give more warm water to maintain hydration, and ensure proper warmth and protection from cold. For breastfeeding infants, mothers should pay attention to their diet by consuming more fresh fruits and vegetables, which may help alleviate the baby's cold symptoms.

2. Physical Cooling

If the baby develops a fever with a temperature below 38°C, use physical cooling methods such as lukewarm water baths or fever-reducing patches to lower body temperature. If nasal congestion occurs, use physiological saline nasal spray to rinse the nasal passages and relieve discomfort.

3. Medication

If the baby’s temperature exceeds 38.5°C, administer antipyretic medications under a doctor’s guidance, such as acetaminophen tablets or ibuprofen suspension.

If the baby's cold symptoms are severe and accompanied by vomiting, choking during feeding, or poor mental status, seek medical attention promptly to prevent complications such as pneumonia.