home remedy
2006-10-09 02:31:12 · 14 answers · asked by hyunjunpaco 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
do not give homey to either - may contain botulism that their immune systems cannot tolerate.
Try sitting with them in a steamy bathroom.
2006-10-09 02:40:06 · answer #1 · answered by anirbas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For any child under six, the recommendations are that actual medications do not do anything to help them, so there is no point in giving it to them. Therefore the only cough mixtures you'll find out for under sixs is something soothing, like gylcrol, so it hasn't got any medication in it. They do all however have the 3 month plus guideline on, which is why it might be a good idea no to give it to her. All it does is hydrate the throat, stop it from getting sore so its not too bad if you don't give it to her as long as you keep her hydrated in other ways, i.e. milk. I don't think there's much the doctor can give. Like the other posters have said, vapouriser in her room to help her breathe is the best option.
2016-03-28 02:33:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No medicine...homemade or otherwise.
We had a lot of success steaming up our bathroom by running the shower really hot, turning off the shower, then sitting in the closed room for 15 minutes with the baby.
Baby saline nose drops.
Keep a humidifier in the babys room.
Humid air can make life a lot easier for babies with colds.
What does your doc say? That is most important!
2006-10-09 03:29:14 · answer #3 · answered by gg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
according to my peidiatrician and my son's nicu doctor, after the age of one, it is safe to give a child honey. read the back of the bottle. this is what my grandma does. it always worked.
a 1/2 cup of honey
1 1/2 cup of lemon juice
a teaspoon of baking soda
for a child that age, i'd suggest only 1/4 teaspoon, and i would check with your doctor first, just in case.
let him watch you make it. the baking soda interacts with the lemon juice, which is like a science experiment so he will want to try it. it does taste good, which was a requirement for me as a child, and it works. if you want to go with something store bought, methesulma children's cough syrup is awesome and it tastes good. lets face it, if you can't get it down, it does you no good.
2006-10-10 03:08:43 · answer #4 · answered by kajunprincezz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No cough suppressant is necessary if cough is productive and moving mucus. Vapo-rub and a cold water humidifier will help them sleep. Long warm baths in steamy room will sooth their throats as well. Good luck!
2006-10-09 02:59:41 · answer #5 · answered by HD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honey and cough syrup if that does not work but make sure any remedie someone tells you online is first ok with pediatrician
2006-10-09 02:42:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give that baby honey. The infant cough dropper is only 3.00 for generic at dollar general and it works fine...tastes like ***, but works fine.
2006-10-09 02:40:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a tea made with Thyme--it's for colds, is antiseptic and clears congestion and is good for coughs.Cardomom in a tea is good for throat and tooth infections, colds and coughs.It also calms the stomach and helps treat constipation.
2006-10-12 12:04:31 · answer #8 · answered by potterlike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Chamomile Tea, No Caffeine add some honey and boom you have a oerfect remedy. Plus they will be sleeping in no time...
2006-10-09 03:34:30 · answer #9 · answered by butterflyangel1013 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This might sound odd but it works for my child:
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar (to take away the bitter taste)
It clears up my child almost instantly!!!
2006-10-09 02:59:09 · answer #10 · answered by Slk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blackcurrant, honey and a slice of lemon made hot let it cool first don't no why this works but it dose given this to all my three children.
2006-10-09 02:38:31 · answer #11 · answered by charlotte 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋