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And sometimes those colds will overlap as your baby catches one just as another is ending.
If you’re a new parent, the constant flow of symptoms (literally!)
What causes colds in babies?
Colds, otherwise known as upper-respiratory infections, are due to viruses.
And there are more than 200 viruses known to cause colds, which explains why they’re so common.
But here’s a reason to take comfort.
How long does a cold last in babies?
Symptom-wise, day three is often the worst.
The incubation period for a cold is between one and four days.
Once the really runny nose dries up, it’s less contagious.
Most othercough and cold medications for children aren’t safeor effective either.
Can’t get to a sink?
Other helpful strategies: have a go at keep your baby away from anyone with a cold when possible.
Use a disinfectant solution to clean surfaces that may be contaminated with cold germs.
While breastfeeding can reduce susceptibility to colds, it’s not foolproof.
In the winter, colds are because of rhinoviruses, the most common viral infection in humans.
That said, summer colds are still possible.
Enteroviruses make 10 to 15 million people sick every year, usually between June and October.
The most common symptoms of enteroviruses include:
Symptoms usually clear up within a few days to a week.
