Last Updated on April 10, 2022 by Natalie
We are all hearing a lot about COVID-19.
We have also heard quite a bit about how it’s most dangerous to people with underlying health issues and those over 60 years old.
That information is enough to rock my world because I have parents who I love and cherish more than words can describe and they are over 60.
What I don’t hear that much in the news about is how coronavirus affects babies.
I am normally extremely cautious about being around anyone who is sick… with anything.
Even a simply cold or “just boogers” are enough to send me running the other way.
What is just “annoying” for an adult translates to sleepless nights with a baby that is congested and that can’t breastfeed and breathe at the same time.
With 9 nieces and nephews, there is no shortage of germs in my life.
I am notorious for worrying about sickness.
It’s my thing.
It always has been but after I had my baby, I don’t mess around.
I’m fun.
So naturally, I wondered how the coronavirus affects babies?
Can Babies Get Coronavirus?
Yes, of course. But the real question is what does that look like?
Since the novel coronavirus is new, there is still so much we’re learning about it.
We know that some people don’t show any symptoms.
For those kids that do, here’s what they typically report.
Symptoms of COVID-19 in Children
- Fever
- Cough
- Congestion
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Some have reported vomiting and diarrhea
According to BabyCenter, some uncommon severe complications include acute respiratory distress syndrome or septic shock.
Sadly, there have been reports of infants whose short lives were taken by COVID-19.
Researchers and doctors are still studying COVID-19 to learn about how the virus affects children and the role of kids play in spreading it.
Recent studies have found children can carry higher levels of the virus than adults.
Additionally, the fact that schools have been closed for the past several months during the pandemic probably plays a part in why we have seen fewer cases in children than adults.
So remain cautious and continue to protect your babies.
Even if your baby only experiences flu like symptoms, that’s still something to avoid.
Stay safe!
