Complications from colds are more common in children during the first year of life. Try to avoid undue exposure of young babies to other children or adults with colds, day care nurseries, and church nurseries. A humidifier prevents dry mucous membranes, which may be more susceptible to infections. Vitamin C, unfortunately, has not been shown to prevent or shorten colds. Common mistakes in treating colds.
Nothing can make a cold last a shorter time.
Especially avoid drugs that have several ingredients because there is a greater chance of side effects from these drugs. Avoid oral decongestants if they make your child jittery or keep him from sleeping at night. Use acetaminophen for a cold only if your child also has a fever, sore throat, or muscle aches. Do not give leftover antibiotics for uncomplicated colds because they have no effect on viruses and may be harmful. Your child starts acting very sick.