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Baby cough and fever: how to dress, care
My 5 month old baby has a cough, and slightly elevated temperature (no fever). We have hot and highly humid climate, but gets cooler at night. Baby is sweating a lot. How should I dress her in this situation? Also is it okay to give her a bath?
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It is always ok to give quick bath. Baby is sweatingplease keep room ventillated. Use cotton clothes covering full arms and legs.Use talcum powder for humid climate. Hydrate the child with fluids and good nutrition.
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You should give her a bath regularly. Do not overwrap the baby as it will increase fever.
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