Offer plenty of fluids. See Fever, Aches and Pains. Likewise with cough syrup for a cough. A bulb syringe can be used to clear the nose of babies, if absolutely necessary nose drops such as Afrin or NeoSynephrine for babies may be helpful three times a day prior to feeding the infant. Special diets are not necessary, but well-balanced meals possibly with extra vitamins, may be helpful.
Regular rest is important.
Don't let the child get overly tired. A cold treated with antibiotics will likely be better in seven days. Untreated it will take a week. That's because antibiotics are used to fight bacterial infections and most colds are caused by a virus. If symptoms seem severe or persist for longer than two weeks, please give us a call.