How do you recognise and treat a common cold?: Your results

It can be heartbreaking to watch your baby suffer his first cold. He will be uncomfortable, snuffly and may have trouble feeding. But do you know what causes a cold and how to deal with it? Take our quiz!
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What causes colds?
They spread when someone with a cold sneezes or coughs near by
Being outside when it's cold
Not getting enough sleep
Colds spread when someone with a cold sneezes or coughs, unleashing a cold virus into the air to be inhaled by someone else. They can also be transmitted through hand-to-hand contact. So always cover your mouth when you cough, and wash your hands after blowing your nose.
How long is your baby’s cold likely to last?
Two days
10 days or so
More than two weeks
Your baby’s cold should be gone within 10 days or so. In very young babies a cold may last up to two weeks.
Is your baby capable of blowing mucus out of his nose?
Your baby will be too young to blow his own nose. So help him to breathe more easily by wiping his nose for him. You can also dab a little petroleum jelly to the outside of your baby's nostrils to reduce any irritation.
Is it safe to give your baby over-the-counter cough and cold medicines?
Don't give your baby any over-the-counter cough and cold medicines. They should not be given to children under six because of the risk of side effects. If your baby is older than three months, however, you can give him infant paracetamol or ibuprofen to bring down his fever.
When should you take your baby to the doctor?
If his cold hasn’t improved after five days
If his temperature climbs above 38 degrees C
If he is having trouble breathing
If he has a cough that won't go away
If he is rubbing his ears and seems irritated
If he is coughing up green, yellow or brown mucus, or it’s running from his nose
If he shows any of the symptoms above
Take your baby to the doctor if he is suffering from any or all of the above. He may have an ear infection or need help fighting off the cold.
Which of the following is a good way to help prevent your baby from getting colds?
Keeping him away from anyone with a cough or cold
Keeping him away from cigarette smoke
All of the above
There is no foolproof way to prevent your baby from getting colds, but all of the above may help. Breastfeeding is one of the best ways to protect your baby's health in general. It passes your antibodies, chemicals in your blood that fight infections, to your baby. You can also protect your baby by trying to keep him away from anyone with a cough or a cold. If you or your partner smokes, give it up, and don’t take your baby to areas where people are smoking. Babies who live with smokers have more colds, and their colds last longer than babies who aren't exposed to smoke.

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