1) honey (for children aged 12 months)
How it helps
Honey soothes and caresses the neck and relieve the cough.
In a study by the Pennsylvania State University's College of Medicine, found that parents of 105 children aged 2 to 18 years, that honey is more helpful in the treatment of nocturnal cough and works better than cough syrup.
What you need
Honey is available in any grocery store.
Honey is often hard at room temperature. Fill out a few spoonfuls of honey in a container and heat it briefly in the microwave or bring water to a boil and then set the glass with honey five or ten minutes in the very hot water to soften it.
Application
If your child is old to five years, you can give him half a teaspoon of honey. If it is between six and eleven years old, give him a teaspoon.
Some parents mix the honey with hot water and add a squeeze of lemon, which gives a bit of vitamin C along with the soothing honey.
Since honey is a sticky sweetness, it is important to brush your teeth after taking, especially if he had taken at bedtime.
Please note: Give your child no honey before his first birthday. This could cause a rare and sometimes fatal disease that is called infant botulism. Read Is honey safe for my baby?
Honey soothes and caresses the neck and relieve the cough.
In a study by the Pennsylvania State University's College of Medicine, found that parents of 105 children aged 2 to 18 years, that honey is more helpful in the treatment of nocturnal cough and works better than cough syrup.
What you need
Honey is available in any grocery store.
Honey is often hard at room temperature. Fill out a few spoonfuls of honey in a container and heat it briefly in the microwave or bring water to a boil and then set the glass with honey five or ten minutes in the very hot water to soften it.
Application
If your child is old to five years, you can give him half a teaspoon of honey. If it is between six and eleven years old, give him a teaspoon.
Some parents mix the honey with hot water and add a squeeze of lemon, which gives a bit of vitamin C along with the soothing honey.
Since honey is a sticky sweetness, it is important to brush your teeth after taking, especially if he had taken at bedtime.
Please note: Give your child no honey before his first birthday. This could cause a rare and sometimes fatal disease that is called infant botulism. Read Is honey safe for my baby?
2) A nose pot (for children over 4 years)
How it helps
A nasal rinsing pot of a mild salt solution through the nasal passages, moistens this area and dilutes, dissolves and washes away the mucus.
According to a report that was published in 2008, experts have 390 children aged six to ten years investigated and found that a nasal spray that is produced from sea water, faster in cold symptoms gave relief as the standard medications for colds. It is not certain whether the salt is simply helps to remove the mucus, or trace elements in water have a positive effect. But other scientists who have studied the effect of saline nasal irrigation were also benefits.
What you need
A nasal pot that looks like a small watering can or a tea pot. It is usually made of ceramic or metal.
Your child must also be willing to cooperate and participate in the procedure. It does not hurt, but first a little strange. This is definitely not suitable for babies or small children. Older children (and adults) make it perhaps not. Some people find it great, while others find it terrible.
Application
Tilt your child's head over the sink to the side and insert the spout of the jug into the nostril, so water can run through the nasal passages and they moisten and clean. This requires a bit of practical handling, but it's easy when you first know how it goes.
Try this first go at yourself before you show your child how to use a nasal pot. Then you can watch your child with you when you use it. And help him finally, when it is ready.
Here is the basic method:
Please note: Do not force any child to do so if it is not ready. This must be a very gentle procedure. If the child is fighting back, it may be traumatized or his nasal passages may be damaged.
A nasal rinsing pot of a mild salt solution through the nasal passages, moistens this area and dilutes, dissolves and washes away the mucus.
According to a report that was published in 2008, experts have 390 children aged six to ten years investigated and found that a nasal spray that is produced from sea water, faster in cold symptoms gave relief as the standard medications for colds. It is not certain whether the salt is simply helps to remove the mucus, or trace elements in water have a positive effect. But other scientists who have studied the effect of saline nasal irrigation were also benefits.
What you need
A nasal pot that looks like a small watering can or a tea pot. It is usually made of ceramic or metal.
Your child must also be willing to cooperate and participate in the procedure. It does not hurt, but first a little strange. This is definitely not suitable for babies or small children. Older children (and adults) make it perhaps not. Some people find it great, while others find it terrible.
Application
Tilt your child's head over the sink to the side and insert the spout of the jug into the nostril, so water can run through the nasal passages and they moisten and clean. This requires a bit of practical handling, but it's easy when you first know how it goes.
Try this first go at yourself before you show your child how to use a nasal pot. Then you can watch your child with you when you use it. And help him finally, when it is ready.
Here is the basic method:
- Fill a pot with warm salt solution.
- Lean over the sink, tilt your head sideways and place the spout of the jug deep into the nostril. The water flows gently through the nostrils and comes out the other nostril. (Breathe out during the rinsing your mouth.)
- Repeat with the other nostril.
Please note: Do not force any child to do so if it is not ready. This must be a very gentle procedure. If the child is fighting back, it may be traumatized or his nasal passages may be damaged.
3) nose clean (for children over 2 years)
How it helps
If the nose is freed from mucus, it will help your child to breathe, she sleeps better and feels better. And it looks even better!
What you need
A pack of soft tissues.
How do you do that?
Many children do not learn do this before her fourth birthday, but some are willing to just two years.
Tips on how to teach a child to blow your nose:
If the nose is freed from mucus, it will help your child to breathe, she sleeps better and feels better. And it looks even better!
What you need
A pack of soft tissues.
How do you do that?
Many children do not learn do this before her fourth birthday, but some are willing to just two years.
Tips on how to teach a child to blow your nose:
- Tell your child that they should imitate what you do. Some children do not need anymore.
- Explain that the nose-blowing is a "smell in the opposite direction."
- Let your child hold one nostril and practice, blow out the air from the other gently. A mirror or a small piece of tissue under the nose helps him here to see his breath as well.
- Teach him to brush his nose gently. Snort too hard can damage the ears.
- Give your child his own little box with colorful tissue paper.
- Teach him, used handkerchiefs to throw in the trash and wash his hands after blowing your nose.
4) A bulb syringe (suitable for babies)
How it helps
It cleans the nose of children who are too young to brush their nose. A bulb syringe is really useful if you bother to give a stuffy nose while nursing or when shopping. Apply it 15 minutes earlier on.
To clean a clogged nose with a bulb syringe works best for small babies. If an older child, this procedure does not matter, but there is no reason not to apply it.
What you need
You can buy saline nose drops in bottles in a pharmacy or make your own.
The recipe for homemade saline nose drops: Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in 240 ml of warm water. Make it fresh every day and keep it on with a clean glass cover. Bacteria can grow in this solution. Therefore, you should no longer keep the saline solution over 24 hours.
How it is applied
If your baby is really unhappy with the syringe, use saline nose drops, and then wipe the nostrils gently with a cotton ball. This is not the sucking force of the syringe, but better than nothing!
Please note: Use a decongestant nasal spray unless your doctor advises you not. It may work for some time, it can also have the opposite effect and make the constipation worse in the long run.
It cleans the nose of children who are too young to brush their nose. A bulb syringe is really useful if you bother to give a stuffy nose while nursing or when shopping. Apply it 15 minutes earlier on.
To clean a clogged nose with a bulb syringe works best for small babies. If an older child, this procedure does not matter, but there is no reason not to apply it.
What you need
- A bulb syringe
- Salt-water solution
You can buy saline nose drops in bottles in a pharmacy or make your own.
The recipe for homemade saline nose drops: Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in 240 ml of warm water. Make it fresh every day and keep it on with a clean glass cover. Bacteria can grow in this solution. Therefore, you should no longer keep the saline solution over 24 hours.
How it is applied
- Tilt your baby's head back and press for 10 to 20 drops of saline in each nostril to thin the mucus and resolve. Try then to keep his head about 10 seconds still.
- Squeeze the bulb syringe and insert the tip gently into his nostril.
- Leave the syringe slowly going to suck so the mucus and saline.
- Remove the syringe and push the balloon, where you collect the mucus in a tissue.
- Wipe the syringe and take the other nostril.
- Repeat the procedure if necessary.
If your baby is really unhappy with the syringe, use saline nose drops, and then wipe the nostrils gently with a cotton ball. This is not the sucking force of the syringe, but better than nothing!
Please note: Use a decongestant nasal spray unless your doctor advises you not. It may work for some time, it can also have the opposite effect and make the constipation worse in the long run.
5) Gargling with salt water (for children over 4 years)
How it helps
Gargling with salt water is a proven agent to treat a sore throat. It also helps to rid the throat of mucus. Scientists have not yet figured out exactly why it works, but studies have shown that this actually means relief.
What you need
Warm salt water.
Simply enter a half teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and stir around. If your child the taste does not matter, one or two squirts of lemon to be a soothing addition.
Your child must be old enough to get to gargle. For many children this means school age or older.
How it's done
We recommend a three or four times a day for gargling.
A few tips on how to teach your child gargle:
Gargling with salt water is a proven agent to treat a sore throat. It also helps to rid the throat of mucus. Scientists have not yet figured out exactly why it works, but studies have shown that this actually means relief.
What you need
Warm salt water.
Simply enter a half teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and stir around. If your child the taste does not matter, one or two squirts of lemon to be a soothing addition.
Your child must be old enough to get to gargle. For many children this means school age or older.
How it's done
We recommend a three or four times a day for gargling.
A few tips on how to teach your child gargle:
- Practice just with water.
- Tell your child that he should hold his head back, and then try to keep the water at the back of the throat, without drinking it.
- If it's well controlled, it will try to make noises in his throat. Show them what it looks like and how it sounds.
- Teach him, spit out and not swallow the water.
6) The head set higher (all ages)
How it helps
Elevating the head may help your child breathe while resting and sleeping.
What you need
Towels and pillows to raise the top of the mattress or pillow to elevate your child's head.
How it's done
If your child sleeps in a crib, put some towels or a thin pillow under the mattress. Do not put towels or pillows along with your child in the manger, because it can choke you. Also try not to make the legs of the crib later. This could be the crib can be unstable.
If your child is sleeping in a king size bed, an extra pillow can already fulfill the purpose under his head. But if your child is very restless during sleep and a lot of back and forth turns, it is better to raise the head of the bed by sliding towels or a pillow under the mattress. This results in a smoother and more comfortable angle as an extra pillow under his head.
Another option is to let your child sleep in his car seat. Many adults sleep in their favorite easy chair when they are ill, your child is asleep, perhaps even better in a semi-sitting position. If your school child while sleeping should be high, it may be more comfortable sleeping in a chair.
Please note: Whether crib or bed is: do not overdo it. If your child is a restless sleeper, maybe it turns around so that his feet will be higher than the head, making all efforts to nothing.
Elevating the head may help your child breathe while resting and sleeping.
What you need
Towels and pillows to raise the top of the mattress or pillow to elevate your child's head.
How it's done
If your child sleeps in a crib, put some towels or a thin pillow under the mattress. Do not put towels or pillows along with your child in the manger, because it can choke you. Also try not to make the legs of the crib later. This could be the crib can be unstable.
If your child is sleeping in a king size bed, an extra pillow can already fulfill the purpose under his head. But if your child is very restless during sleep and a lot of back and forth turns, it is better to raise the head of the bed by sliding towels or a pillow under the mattress. This results in a smoother and more comfortable angle as an extra pillow under his head.
Another option is to let your child sleep in his car seat. Many adults sleep in their favorite easy chair when they are ill, your child is asleep, perhaps even better in a semi-sitting position. If your school child while sleeping should be high, it may be more comfortable sleeping in a chair.
Please note: Whether crib or bed is: do not overdo it. If your child is a restless sleeper, maybe it turns around so that his feet will be higher than the head, making all efforts to nothing.
7) Plenty of rest (all ages)
How it helps
The fight against infection needs strength, and this can deplete a child (or adult). If your child is rested, it gesundet, and that's exactly what it needs.
Studies have shown that stress also plays a role in diseases. If your child is under pressure - because of the school, some friends and events at home - you grant him peace, that's probably exactly what it takes to deal with the symptoms are.
What you need
A comfortable place where you can relax your child, and something that can deal with.
How it's done
Now is the time to read to your child and to deal with it. Or give it new color pencils, paper or a coloring book. Even a puzzle can be done in bed. Exceptionally, it may also view his times LieblingsDVD or his TV show again.
A bed is of course not necessarily the best place to rest. A change of location may be helpful. If the weather is nice, set up for your child a comfortable place on the balcony or garden. In the house you might make something more interesting than the bed - for example a tent in the living room or a cozy corner full of cushions in your area.
If it is difficult for your child to calm down, help him by making it cozy with a few books. Teach him nursery rhymes or tell each other stories. Or give him the phone so that it can hold a chat with friends or Grandma.
The fight against infection needs strength, and this can deplete a child (or adult). If your child is rested, it gesundet, and that's exactly what it needs.
Studies have shown that stress also plays a role in diseases. If your child is under pressure - because of the school, some friends and events at home - you grant him peace, that's probably exactly what it takes to deal with the symptoms are.
What you need
A comfortable place where you can relax your child, and something that can deal with.
How it's done
Now is the time to read to your child and to deal with it. Or give it new color pencils, paper or a coloring book. Even a puzzle can be done in bed. Exceptionally, it may also view his times LieblingsDVD or his TV show again.
A bed is of course not necessarily the best place to rest. A change of location may be helpful. If the weather is nice, set up for your child a comfortable place on the balcony or garden. In the house you might make something more interesting than the bed - for example a tent in the living room or a cozy corner full of cushions in your area.
If it is difficult for your child to calm down, help him by making it cozy with a few books. Teach him nursery rhymes or tell each other stories. Or give him the phone so that it can hold a chat with friends or Grandma.
8) Steam (all ages)
How it works
Exposure to moist air, supports the release of mucus in the nasal passages. A warm bath has the added effect that it relaxes your child.
What you need
A humidifier, vaporizer (evaporator) and a bathroom full of steam.
Make sure that the humidifier often (every three days is recommended) and cleaned according to the manufacturer. Humidifiers accumulate mold, they spray into the air if they are not kept scrupulously clean.
Application
Place a humidifier or vaporizer in the room to where your child sleeps, rests and plays.
Give your child a warm bath in a bathroom full of steam. If it is old enough, you can use it in the bathroom as long as it wants to be playing - of course under supervision. Add to the bath water (or vaporizer) a few drops of menthol, eucalyptus or pine oil. This gives your child may feel less clogged too. These oils are available at most health food stores.
If it is not an appropriate time for a bath, just turn on the hot water faucet in the bathtub or the shower and stay with your child about 15 minutes in a room full of steam. (Bring a few books.)
Exposure to moist air, supports the release of mucus in the nasal passages. A warm bath has the added effect that it relaxes your child.
What you need
A humidifier, vaporizer (evaporator) and a bathroom full of steam.
Make sure that the humidifier often (every three days is recommended) and cleaned according to the manufacturer. Humidifiers accumulate mold, they spray into the air if they are not kept scrupulously clean.
Application
Place a humidifier or vaporizer in the room to where your child sleeps, rests and plays.
Give your child a warm bath in a bathroom full of steam. If it is old enough, you can use it in the bathroom as long as it wants to be playing - of course under supervision. Add to the bath water (or vaporizer) a few drops of menthol, eucalyptus or pine oil. This gives your child may feel less clogged too. These oils are available at most health food stores.
If it is not an appropriate time for a bath, just turn on the hot water faucet in the bathtub or the shower and stay with your child about 15 minutes in a room full of steam. (Bring a few books.)
9) Lots of fluids (for children aged 6 months)
How it works
The drinking lots of fluids to prevent dehydration which, dilutes the secretions of the nose and flushes them out. Moreover, is liquefied and the mucus in the bronchi and can be coughed up better.
What you need
Fluids that your child likes drinking.
As applied
Plain water is wonderful, but your child is not perhaps so tempting. Try it with Smoothies and other popular healthy beverages and ice that was made from the juices.
Caution: Stay in babies younger than six months, breast milk or breast milk substitutes, if your doctor has recommended otherwise. How small babies need no water and could even be harmful too much.
The drinking lots of fluids to prevent dehydration which, dilutes the secretions of the nose and flushes them out. Moreover, is liquefied and the mucus in the bronchi and can be coughed up better.
What you need
Fluids that your child likes drinking.
As applied
Plain water is wonderful, but your child is not perhaps so tempting. Try it with Smoothies and other popular healthy beverages and ice that was made from the juices.
Caution: Stay in babies younger than six months, breast milk or breast milk substitutes, if your doctor has recommended otherwise. How small babies need no water and could even be harmful too much.
10), chicken soup and other hot liquids (for children aged 6 months)
How they work
Hot liquids can be very beneficial and provide relief for a stuffy nose. Studies have shown that chicken soup really cold symptoms such as pain, fatigue, nasal congestion and Fever eases.
What you need
Soup and tea or hot liquids that your child likes.
Application
Serve hot soup (not hot). A soup from a can works just as well as a self-made, say scientists at the University of Nebraska.
If your child is at least six months old, it may taste a weak, tepid chamomile tea.
Please note: There are other herbal teas that are safe for children. But ask your doctor before you give your child a chamomile tea than others, because not all "natural" products are safe.
Stick with breast milk and breast milk substitute for babies under six months, if your doctor has recommended otherwise. How small babies need no water and could even be harmful to a lot of it.
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