Babies may experience many different complications as they get used to their new world from birth. Sneezing can be considered one of these complications. Because babies may sneeze more than adults. This situation can sometimes cause anxiety in parents. However, you should not worry; this is a normal situation for those times. Sometimes these sneezes may be due to an allergy or infection.
Why Do Babies Need to Sneeze?
Since babies are born defenseless and their immune systems are weak, sneezing may sometimes be caused by pollen, and sometimes it may be due to irritation or infection. Sneezing can already be considered a natural reflex for babies. Because dust, pollen, etc. in the outside world. Situations trigger sneezing in the baby, but in additional situations, the mother may seek additional support after a diagnosis is made as a result of the close bond she has established with the child. The bond that the mother establishes with the baby is extremely important for the baby to relax and feel safe. The closer the mother and father establish a bond with the child, the safer the baby will feel and the more comfortable it will react.
What are the Situations to Be Concerned?
Although it is often said that babies' sneezing is normal, it may not actually be so. Especially if babies sneeze frequently and the sneezing period lasts longer than a week and is accompanied by infectious complications such as runny nose, redness of the eyes and cough, then a doctor should be consulted and the process should be followed carefully.
What Should I Do as a Mother and Father?
First of all, the bond between mother, father and baby is the most basic defense method for your baby. Because the happiness hormone secreted in the baby's body with the bond established will positively affect the baby and contribute positively to the baby's development. Afterwards, it is extremely important to keep the baby warm, to ventilate the environment frequently, and to not have ventilation systems in the environment. Because if the baby gets cold, the healing process will be delayed. Apart from these, if sneezing is caused by infection, the medications prescribed by doctors should be used properly and without interruption.