Advice from doctors
It is not only possible for a sick child to go for a walk, butand useful. But only if his temperature is low and does not exceed 37.5°. At this rate, the baby can go outside even with a cough and runny nose. Thanks to walks, the child's body will be filled with fresh air, and ventilation of the lungs will also improve, which, in turn, will speed up recovery.Walking a child with a temperature is possible ifweather conditions allow. Photo: Getty But to walk brought maximum benefit, the baby must be properly dressed. It is not necessary to warm him much, because in this case it will quickly sweat and the slightest breeze will cause hypothermia. And this can lead to an increase in temperature, and a deterioration in the general condition. Therefore, wear a child who has fallen as well as always. You should not panic if the cough of the baby on the street intensified and became wet. This is a very positive sign, indicating that in the lungs and bronchi the natural process of purification of mucus has begun. During your stay on the street do not forget to touch the collar. If it gets wet, then go back home and put on a lighter outfit.
When you can not walk the baby with a temperature
Despite the benefits of walking outdoors, sometimes you should avoid them. It is forbidden to walk your baby in the following cases:
- High temperature. If the child has a fever and the thermometer shows more than 37.5°, then you should avoid going for walks.
- Summer heat. If the outside air temperature exceeds 35-40 C, then walks in the fresh air will only cause harm. In this case, the baby's fever may increase.
- Winter frost. There is no need to bring a sick baby to the street at a low subzero temperature. And you should also refrain from walking during heavy snow or rain.
- Allergy. If your child suffers from an allergy to pollen, and during a walk, the meeting with the allergen is inevitable, then it is better not to take the baby to the street until he is strong enough.
It is very useful for a child with a slight temperature to walk in the fresh air. The main thing is that there are optimal weather conditions, and then your little one will quickly recover.