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CDC recommends that everyone 2 years and older wear a cloth face covering that covers their nose and mouth when they are out in the community. Because of the danger of suffocation, do NOT put cloth face coverings on babies or children younger than 2 years. Cloth face coverings should also not be worn by anyone who has trouble breathing, is unconscious, can’t move, or is otherwise unable to remove the face covering without assistance.Parents and other caregivers should keep in mind that wearing a …

Plastic face shields for newborns and infants are NOT recommended. There are no data supporting the use of infant face shields for protection against COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses. An infant face shield could increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or accidental suffocation and strangulation. Infants, including newborns, move frequently, which could increase the possibility of their nose and mouth becoming blocked by the plastic face shield or foam components. The baby …

There is much more to be learned about how this disease affects children. While some children and infants have been sick with COVID-19, most illnesses have been among adults. Some reports suggest that infants under 1 year old and those with underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19 than other children. Children with COVID-19 generally have mild, cold-like symptoms, such as fever, runny nose, and cough. Vomiting and diarrhea have also been reported in …

Mothers who choose to breastfeed: Breast milk provides protection against many illnesses and is the best source of nutrition for most infants. Learn more about breastfeeding.You, along with your family and healthcare providers, should decide whether and how to start or continue breastfeeding.We do not know for sure if mothers with COVID-19 can spread the virus to babies in their breast milk, but the limited data available suggest this is not likely.If you have COVID-19 and choose to breastfeed: …

Much is still unknown about the risks of COVID-19 to newborns. Newborns can be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 after being in close contact with an infected person.Some babies have tested positive for the virus shortly after birth. It is unknown if these babies got the virus before, during, or after birth.Most newborns who have tested positive for COVID-19 had mild or no symptoms and have recovered fully. However, there are a few reports of newborns with severe illness.A small numb …