Worried about your child’s comfort whenever they have a cold?
Below is an excerpt of an article that shares some tips on how we can help ease the discomfort our kids are feeling when they have colds:
How Can I Help My Child?
To help ease cold discomfort, you can:
* put saline (saltwater) drops in the nostrils to relieve nasal congestion
* run a cool-mist humidifier to increase air moisture
* dab petroleum jelly on the skin under the nose to soothe rawness
* give hard candy or cough drops to relieve sore throat (only for kids older than 6)
* run a warm bath or use a heating pad to soothe aches and pains
* run a hot shower to create a steam-filled bathroom where your child can sit to help clear stuffiness
As parents, we always want the best for our children. Seeing them sick is heartbreaking. So, if ever your child is not feeling well, you may try the tips mentioned above.
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