Patient's question:
The baby has only been born for 10 days, and the mother-in-law said she gave him medicine. She usually takes care of the child because I had a C-section and it's not very convenient for me to get into bed to sleep. She said the child had a few shivers today and has a cold. What cold medicine can a 10-day-old newborn eat?Doctor's answer:
There are many cold medicines for newborns, most of which are traditional Chinese medicine-based and have no side effects on the body. However, since the child is very young, they should not take medicine blindly if they catch a cold. It is necessary to go to the hospital for a thorough check-up and diagnosis, and then use medication under the guidance of a professional doctor. Additionally, burping does not necessarily mean a cold; it could be a slight chill. You can give the child plenty of warm water or a scallion decoction to drink and pay attention to keeping warm.