How to protect my 6 months old baby from cold??

shalsraaj · Dec 5, 2010

Hey all,

My kid is 6 and half months old. As the weather in chennai has gone bad and it is raining like hell, I just got worried if he will get infected with cold/cough. I usually take utmost care and see that he doesn't get cold. Yet he ll get it almost every month.
Pls suggest some ways to protect him frm this cold. I have started with the solid foods and give him dal rice everyday. Also suggest some recipes that will prevent him from getting the infection and increases his immunity.

akka · Dec 9, 2010

Hi Shalini,

Mix 2 drops of ginger juice with 2 drops of honey and give.
If you have already introduced ginger and honey to your baby or else consult your pediatrician first and give.

If your baby is already having cold then

take coconut oil in a bowel and add karpuram to it.
And put it on stove for 2 mins.
When the oil is little warm apply it on your baby's body and forehead.
This will give you instant relief.

Regards,
Keerthi.

shalsraaj · Dec 10, 2010

Hey Keerthi,
Thanks a lot.. Will surely give a try..

gayuharini · Dec 20, 2010

Hi shalini,

Dont give ginger and honey to small babies less than 1 year.
Instead u can boil a small pod of garlic in milk (aavin) and give little qty daily.
And if u r breadfeeding ur kid, u can take ginger soups and garlic curry in normal recommeded qty.
That essence will naturally flow in to ur milk and ur kid will get the necessary immunity.

Regards
gayathri