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Now that the kids are back-in-school, my goal has been trying to help my family stay healthy & fight off germs. This year is my girls’ first time in school, so I wasn’t surprised when they came down with a cold the second week of school! As any parent of a little one knows, bringing your child relief from a cold can be frustrating.
My daughters, twins, are two, so they don’t really know how to ‘blow their nose.’ They become miserable and uncomforable due to their stuffy, little noses! All I want to do is bring them relief! Fortunately, there are ways to bring those little noses relief – safely and effectively.
Tips:
1. Keep Hydrated. Aid the body in recovery by helping your child to get lots of fluids. Water or diluted juice are great options. We also like to make homemade popsicles. They’re fun, soothe sore throats and deliver fluids to the body!
2. Clear the Nose! Using natural saline drops is an effective way to bring relief and hasten recovery. We trust Little Remedies Saline Spray/Drops for our kids.A non-medicated, for-all ages solution to dry or stuffy noses, Little Remedies can be used as a spray or as drops. I love that Little Remedies has the Stuffy Nose Kit. Having one of these for each of my three kids is definitely the way to survive cold season. Each kit comes with the Saline Spray/Drops and a Nasal Aspirator – great for children who cannot yet blow their nose or are having a hard time.
3. Cool Mist Humidifers We have one for each our children’s rooms and I swear by them! The mist will help loosen congestion and keep passages moisturized.
4. Rest, Rest, Rest. Encourage your little one to get rest & help recover. And true – getting a 2 year old to ‘rest’ or even sit still can be a challenge! Rest can simply be coloring a ta table or playing with blocks quietly on the floor.
5. Soothe the Skin! I always feel so bad for my kids when their little noses get irritated and red from constantly wiping. Consider using a child-friendly face wipe – some specifically desigend for wiping noses and faces. You can also apply a bit of ointment to moisturize the area – I like to stick with a natural, non-irritating ointment.
6. Shower Trick. If your little one is very congested, spending time being held by an adult in a steamy bathroom can be very helpful in relieving airways and minimizing congestion – especially when a cough is involved.
I hope that you and your little one stay healthy and stuffy-nose free this season &
that these tips are helpfu!
What tips or tricks do you have for making your little one feel better when they are sick?
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Janet W. says
October 14, 2014 at 7:11 pmWe put a blanket folded up under my grandson’s mattress to make the pillow area a little more elevated so he can breathe better if he is congested. We also use a humidifier in his room that is shaped like an elephant, so that makes him feel better because he loves having the elephant in his bedroom!
Stephanie Phelps says
October 15, 2014 at 1:15 amWe use a humidifier to try and help alleviate and make them feel better as well as giving them lots of chicken noodle soup and sherbet!
Leigh Anne Borders says
October 17, 2014 at 10:02 pmWe cuddle and spend time together. I read her stories and lay with her. Plus we serve ice cream and soup–chicken noodle to be exact!
Wehaf says
October 20, 2014 at 12:11 pmLots of rest, relaxation, and special foods (healthy and tasty!).
Suzanne Robinson says
October 20, 2014 at 1:30 pmWatching movies and tickling are what works best for the mini me. she really could use this prize pack! im always sick and as a result she is to. in 8 weeks ive suffered 4 colds and thankfully her immune system is better than mine as shes only caught two!
Jacquelyn Neuffer says
October 20, 2014 at 2:12 pmLots of fluids, chicken noodle soup, movies, and cuddles!
Soo says
October 20, 2014 at 2:33 pmYummy homemade chicken noodle soup, w/ lots of ginger.
Mandy Kauffman says
October 20, 2014 at 4:24 pmWhen my kids are sick, it’s all about snuggle time! We cuddle up with lots of blankies and pop in a favorite DVD to take their mind off of being sick. Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
Audra watts says
October 20, 2014 at 6:07 pmWe run a humidifier
Missy Marie says
October 20, 2014 at 9:48 pmHome made chicken noodle soup works miracles. Lots of veggies added. vicks on their chest and back helps with congestion and to calm coughing.
Darlene Owen says
October 21, 2014 at 1:10 pmI usually rub on their chest, it seems to relax them.
Megan K says
October 21, 2014 at 6:25 pmSoup and a LOT of cuddles! Those make me feel better too! 😉
Corey Olomon says
October 21, 2014 at 6:58 pmLots of fluids, rests and cuddles.
Kathlyne says
October 21, 2014 at 9:46 pmLots of soup and rest.
Holly Mitkowski says
October 21, 2014 at 10:27 pmGiving them their favorite stuffed animal and soup!
Cupcake says
October 22, 2014 at 1:29 amLots of fluids and spongebob marathon. And some fever medicine if they need it
alysia dufraine says
October 22, 2014 at 9:38 amwe love little remedies! i also put vics on the bottom of the feet then cover with socks. oh and lots of cuddles!
Marilyn Nawara says
October 22, 2014 at 9:35 pmWe have a “sick blanket” that they get to use when they are sick. Makes them feel better using it.
Helga says
October 22, 2014 at 11:06 pmLots of fluids and soft blankies.
allyson tice says
October 22, 2014 at 11:38 pmSpecial pillow and blanket on the couch. Snuggles and a favorite movie!
Austin Baroudi says
October 23, 2014 at 1:07 amLots of Gatorade or flat coke if puking, and plenty of rest.
kemberly crosswhite says
October 23, 2014 at 1:40 pmthe only thing i can do other than the above things you mentioned is lots of snuggles and cartoon time 😉
shawntel smith says
October 23, 2014 at 3:14 pmWarm baths and steam from the shower.
megan tilley says
October 24, 2014 at 8:12 pmI have a 2 month old but nursing and cuddling help her. steam from the shower does as well.
Rachel V says
October 25, 2014 at 10:52 amWhen my kids are sick they love to sleep on while I hold them. I also found that when my are sick they don’t like to drink fluids, so I give them Popsicles to make sure they stay hydrated.
Jennifer says
October 25, 2014 at 7:24 pmWhenever my son is sick I always cuddle with him in bed and give him lots of baths to open his airways and just to cool him down especially if he has a fever. I also make sure he stays hydrated
wendy rozema says
October 25, 2014 at 8:08 pmlots of fluids and lots of sleep!
Holly L says
October 25, 2014 at 10:00 pmI make sure they have plenty of liquids in their favorite cups, keep their favorite animal handy and let them watch movies they love when they are sick.
cassandra says
October 26, 2014 at 4:46 amI usually like making a nice warm homemade soup & let them rent their choice of movies.
Nina H says
October 26, 2014 at 10:16 amWe do a warm bath a vicks. And lots of cuddles
Dorothy "DJ" Reynolds says
October 26, 2014 at 2:06 pmDisney JR and lots of rest usually does it for my son. He quickly bounces back from illness. His sister however is a little more high maintenance when ill.
Meaghan McD says
October 26, 2014 at 4:45 pmI swear by vicks on my boys and in the plug in.
Ronda says
October 26, 2014 at 5:21 pmVicks, humidifers fluids and lots of rest.
claire says
October 26, 2014 at 5:44 pmYummy homemade chicken noodle soup,
Kristie D. says
October 26, 2014 at 5:59 pmMy tip would be sleep! Try to get them to sleep as much as possible and drink lots of liquids! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
Jo Ricker says
October 26, 2014 at 6:35 pmMy kids love to snuggle up with blankie and a movie and sometimes mommy (sometimes they just wanna be left alone) so I let them do that and make sure they stay hydrated.