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Is oil heater safe for 3 months old baby to be used overnight. He got bad cold and cough, which increases at night while using heater. Please suggest we should continue using oil heater at nyt or stop using it
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Oil heater is safe for babies. But for cough and cold use air humidifier.
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3months , bad cough and cold. Could be Viral brochiolitis.
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Visit pediatrician and get assistance
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