7 home remedies for kids’ colds that actually work
When your kiddo gets sick with a cough or cold, you just want to make them feel better. To help ease their symptoms, look to a variety of home remedies rather than those all-in-one drugstore cough and cold meds. ?Over-the-counter medications aren?t really recommended for kids,? says Hoda Mankal, a primary-care nurse practitioner in Ottawa. ?There?s no evidence that they work, and they can actually have some harmful side effects.? These may include an increased or uneven heart rate, sleeplessness, drowsiness, nausea, constipation and slow or shallow breathing. Health Canada doesn?t recommend using over-the-counter cough and cold meds for kids under the age of six, with the exception of paediatric acetaminophen and ibuprofen, which are generally good for treating aches and fevers over 38.5C when used correctly by caregivers. Many herbal and alternative remedies haven?t been evaluated for use with kids and are generally not recommended by medical practitioners, so check with your healthcare provider. Here are some tools for battling coughs and colds this winter. 1. A spoonful of honey
Several studies have shown that swallowing one teaspoon (15 mL) of honey about half an hour before bed can help you get a better night?s sleep and settle a cough, says Mankal. It?s believed that the antimicrobial and antibacterial properties of honey may be at work. However, remember that kids under the age of one should never have honey due to the risk of infant botulism.
2. Plenty of fluids
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