The most important thing is to treat the underlying cause of a cough is treatable. Cough syrup is usually expectorant and since infants (below age 1 year) do not expectorate, they do not require cough syrup. The side effects may compromise their breathing and leads to delay in presentation for serious issues like pneumonia.

A cough is due to viral infections and will resolve on their own. Keep baby warm, exclusive breastfeeding and avoid anyone, adult or child with cold around the baby. But if your child is breathing fast or having a fever or breathing with difficulty, it could be pneumonia, kindly see a doctor immediately.

No, do not self-medicate