Raising Winchester: Treating a Toddler's Cold
It seems every year unprejudiced as the weather starts to turn, my house gets hit with the Cold of All Colds. It starts with one and snakes its way through each of us, leaving a out of phlegm in its wake. That time is upon us. While I am only at the beginning stages, my husband and son Des are a few days into the inaugural illness.
I would willingly take the brunt of any and all sickness if it meant Des would go unscathed. Is there anything worse than watching your child suffer when there's little you can do to supporter? Most colds are just a waiting game until it's over, but there are some things you can do to alleviate the symptoms.
Keep him hydrated. We have a sippy cup of half fluid/half water around at all times and we encourage him to drink. We also let him have frozen pops which serve double-assignment as hydration and throat soother. If there is a chance that your child is dehydrated, Pedialyte is a great option to have on manual labourer.
There are some products on the market that, while unfortunately-named, have been life savers for little noses. Boogie Wipes are tissues made with a saline figuring out, which helps to dissolve mucous and is much gentler than dry tissues. A personal favorite, the Snot Sucker (Nosefrida) is the only nasal aspirator we've found that as a matter of fact works.
Inform on Early for Medicine: Stock your house up now with cough or cold medicine, Motrin, breathe uprightness right side strips, lotion infused Kleenex, Vicks vapor rub and a new filter for your humidifier. Whatever items you like to have handy when you or the kids are
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