Patient's question:
My daughter just turned two months old. The other night, her father gave her a bath, and I'm afraid the indoor temperature wasn't adjusted properly. Yesterday, she started having a runny nose, and today some of them have a high fever, while others have a mild cold. How long does a two-month-old baby typically recover from a cold?Doctor's answer:
The baby's cold can be mild or severe. If it's mild, it might last for three or four days. This also determines how the parents should care for the child. With good care, the child shouldn't be taken to crowded places, avoid getting re-exposed to cold, and should be given easily digestible foods. At night, check if the blanket is too thin. If the child is in good spirits, there's no need to give additional medication. Instead, provide more boiled water and pay attention to keeping warm. The child will soon recover.