Natural remedies to help with my 13 month old son's cold?!
Question:
Natural remedies to help with my 13 month old son's cold?
My son is very congested... cough/stuffy nose. Any one have any suggestions on what to do to help? I'm already using a warm mist humidifier in his room and am using an aromatic chest rub. I prefer the more natural remedies if possible. Any other suggestions? Thanks.
Answers:
chicken broth or vegetable broth, home made is best. serve it warm in a sippy cup. Warm bath with 1-2 drops lavander & eucalyptus essential oil added, let him soak and play, after he is out of the bath, run the shower very hot to steam up the bathroom. Dress him in the steamed bathroom, wrap him up in a blanket then take him to the freezer, open the freezer door, let him breathe the cold after the hot steam.
PLEASE do not give a 13 month old herbal supplements or mega doses of vitamin c unless perscribed by a natropathic specialist!!!
Mega doses of vitamin c can cause severe diarrhea, leading to severe dehydration which can kill a child!
Irrigate his sinuses with saline drops & a nasal aspirator to suck out the mucus. If the child has a high fever(over 101), or will not take fluids take him to a pediatrician or emergency room asap.
I understand the desire to raise a child naturally(I have 2 of my own) but sometimes a few drops of baby tylenol will help soothe his pain & help him sleep (meaning you get some sleep too)