Cold and cough is a very common problem to every baby and for that reason we should be very much aware of the treatment so that babies may be cured quickly.

1. Always we should use nasal drops because first thing to do is to keep their nostrils clear so that they can avoid the uncomfort .

2. Use cough syrups or suspensions as per prescriber’s instruction.

3. If any kind of tonsils are seen, we should use antibiotic but yes in low dose as per the children dose calculation.

4. If sneezing is frequently seen ,then allergic syrup may be given .

5. If any parents hesitate to use medicines frequently ,one could use natural syrups made by black tulsi ,Honey but yes infants should be avoided .

6. We should check the temperature of the baby’s body and if that is more than 100 degree F ,then its better to use low dose paracetamol but its better to reduce the body temperature by using wet cloth ( Dipped in warm water ).

7. We have to remember that cough and cold have a common cycle – first cold ,then cough formation ,when cough liquefies,temperature may come and after that dry cough may form and atlast coughing may occur .