What are the symptoms of cold in infants and when should you seek medical attention?

In the case of babies, aged only a few months old, you should recognize the following symptoms and take the necessary measures accordingly:

1. Reduced wetting of diapers
2. Ear pain
3. Temperature over 38.9 degrees Celsius for a day
4. Temperature exceeding 38.3 degrees Celsius for over 3 days
5. Yellow discharge from the eye
6. Develops red eyes
7. Coughing lasting for over a week
8. Having green and thick nasal discharge for over 2 weeks
9. Other deeply concerning signs that do not seem normal

However, if the following symptoms are observed in the case of your baby, it is necessary to seek medical assistance immediately:

1. Refusal to accept fluids and nursing
2. Coughing really hard causing vomit
3. Coughing out sputum tinged with blood
4. Difficulty breathing or mouth and lips turn bluish in color.

Remember that whatever the symptoms, your baby will require time to fight the cold with its immune system. However, if your baby is only a few months old, it is best to consult a doctor at just the basic sign of the illness. This is because, for newborns, a common cold can easily lead to more serious illnesses such as pneumonia or croup.