Wholesome, Drug-Free Cold Cures for Your Baby

Everyone knows that babies can use sensitive to the type of medications that older children and adults . Although there are over the counter remedies that you can buy at your local pharmacy or health food store , there may be people that you can child have an allergic reaction , it is preferable to use healthier remedies that can cure , but can not alleviate the symptoms.
The recommendation is for anyone at any age , it is , liquids, especially water to increase . Water can help to eliminate many toxins in the body of a person . While you do not want too much sugar to the water are more pleasant to taste a little honey may have the effect of softening water and it's better for the child than raw sugar . Honey works as a cough suppressant , but should not be used on children under the age of twelve months.

Another great drink is naturally sweetened orange juice . Vitamin C helps with many symptoms of colds , but check with a doctor before administering vitamins. Personally, I take the suggested amount of vitamin C every time I have a cold. I try not to double the dose and would not recommend it , especially with a child.

Chicken soup is excellent for soothing irritated throat and helps clear a stuffy nose. Homemade is better than many canned soups contain a lot of sodium . If someone in your household suffers from a cold , a bowl of homemade chicken soup is filled with lots of fresh vegetables , always a welcome party at the kitchen table in my house. It is particularly welcome that change with the seasons and especially when cold or flu bug hit.

If a child is too young to brush his nose, a nose sucker but you can only do that , two or three times a day, such as excessive use can cause further irritation . They can also alleviate the use of a lubricant and induce irritation to open nasal passages. You can also use a spray bottle when the baby sleeps at night.

Finally, remember that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure , watch other family members and make sure everyone washes their hands before handling the baby while he or she is not sick . If possible, family members who are sick away in order to let the baby . Keep the room clean , the baby will go a long way to go to prevent the disease .