How to treat hand, foot and mouth disease in one-year-old babies

Hand, foot and mouth disease in one-year-old infants can usually be treated supportively at home, as the disease is mostly self-limiting and only requires relieving symptoms and promoting recovery. For symptoms such as fever, antipyretics such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Alanxin) can be used under the guidance of a doctor, but aspirin should never be used because it can cause Reye's syndrome in children. For pain caused by oral ulcers, local anesthetics for infants, such as lidocaine gel, can be given to relieve discomfort.

Symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease include rash, mouth ulcers and mild fever, which are common in group living environments such as nurseries or kindergartens. A hygienic environment can reduce the spread of the virus. In daily life, you should pay attention to isolating yourself from other children to avoid the spread of the disease. When your baby eats, he may be reluctant to eat because his mouth is fragile. At this time, you can provide cooled and soft food, such as porridge, fruit puree or yogurt, to ensure that the child takes in enough nutrition and water. Sometimes the course of the disease is prolonged due to immune system problems, so you should seek medical attention in time.

Symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease include rash, mouth ulcers and mild fever, which are common in group living environments such as nurseries or kindergartens. A hygienic environment can reduce the spread of the virus. In daily life, you should pay attention to isolating yourself from other children to avoid the spread of the disease. When your baby eats, he may be reluctant to eat because his mouth is fragile. At this time, you can provide cooled and soft food, such as porridge, fruit puree or yogurt, to ensure that the child takes in enough nutrition and water. Sometimes the course of the disease is prolonged due to immune system problems, so you should seek medical attention in time.

Parents need to pay attention to hygiene management during hand, foot and mouth disease, such as washing hands frequently, disinfecting toys, and changing and disinfecting milk bottles. Keeping indoor air circulation helps the disease recover. If the baby has a fever for more than 72 hours or has serious symptoms such as mental depression and breathing difficulties, he should be sent to the doctor immediately. Pay attention to maintaining a regular feeding schedule to avoid affecting the baby's nutritional intake due to oral discomfort. Some doctors also recommend strengthening influenza vaccination to reduce the risk of co-infection and improve the baby's overall immunity.