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2 month old baby coughing but no fever.
Although it can be worrying when a baby or child is ill, it’s normal for them to get coughs and colds. Most of the time, they will get better with rest and care at home. The symptoms below might help identify what’s wrong and when to get medical help.
The information below is for guidance only.
Baby cough when to worry
If you’re concerned about a baby, make a GP appointment or call NHS 111.
When to get emergency help
Call 999 or go to the Emergency department if a baby or child of any age (NHS, 2023; NHS, 2022; NHS, 2021a):
- goes blue or grey on the lips, tongue, face or skin – on Black or Brown skin this is easier to see on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet
- is finding it hard to breathe, or pauses between breaths
- seems to find breathing or coughing painful
- is floppy, will not wake up or stay awake
- is having seizures (fits)
- can't swallow fluids
Colds
It’s very common for babies and young children to have colds.
In fact, they can have as many as eight or more a year. This is because they haven’t had them before (NHS, 2021a).
The good news is that with each cold their
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