PREVENTING BABY COLDS

You can't prevent every cold, but there are things you can do to minimize your baby's exposure and boost her defenses.

For starters, make sure family members and friends wash their hands before picking up your baby (this is particularly important with newborns, who are more susceptible to illness than even 1- or 2-month-old babies). To the extent you can, keep your baby away from sick children or adults; they will understand if you ask them to postpone a visit until they're not contagious.

Keep in mind that babies in daycare get more colds than those kept at home simply because they're exposed to more kids and, hence, more illness.

Make sure your childcare provider is conscientious about washing her hands.



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