Family Focus Blog

A top mom blogger shares everything from parenting tips to family travel advice.

You are here: Home / Lifestyle / 7 Things To Do When Your Child Has A Cold

7 Things To Do When Your Child Has A Cold

by

Winter has officially arrived, and cough and cold season is upon us. Of course, we do all we can to avoid getting sick, but sometimes it happens anyway! My son is especially prone to colds, coughs, and runny noses. Here’s how we take a stand against colds when “sick gets real” at our home. These seven things to do when your child has a cold may help your child feel better.

This content has been sponsored by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, and the Pfizer Pediatric samples and prize pack were provided by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. #ad

7 Things To Do When Your Child Has A Cold To Help Them Feel Better

7 things to do when your child has a cold

Baby, it’s cold outside, and if your child has a cold and cough, it can put a damper on everyone’s spirits. Here are some tips to help your child feel better so his/her cold doesn’t bring the family down.

Provide Comfort.

First, you will want to give your kiddo some comfort in the way of soothing words and something tangible for them to hold onto and improve their spirits- such as a special stuffed animal, pillow, or blanket. Also have them find a comfy spot on the bed or couch until they start to feel better.

Administer Medicine.

Next, you will want to make sure your kiddo has some medicine to relieve the symptoms. Children’s Dimetapp® Cold & Allergy formula is a hit at our house. My kids love the yummy great grape flavor and I love that it helps relieve tough cold symptoms like congestion, sneezing and runny noses. After all, it is the #1 pharmacist recommended brand for children’s cough & cold symptoms!

give medicine

Bring The Box Of Tissues

Until the medicine kicks in, they will probably need to blow their nose pretty regularly so bring them a box of tissues and a plastic bag they can stash the used tissues in. Also, remind them to wash their hands regularly so they don’t spread their germs around.

Feed Them Soup

Chicken noodle is a solid standby for warming up your sick kiddo and getting some good nutrition down. It doesn’t have to be chicken noodle, any favorite nutritious soup will do. They need to keep eating to maintain their energy for fighting off the sickness.

Let Them Take A Bath

A nice warm bath is a great way to keep them warm and help them feel better (if they are feeling alert enough). A bubble bath is fun, warms them up, and helps them feel fresh and clean. Just remember, supervision is key.

Have Story Time In Bed

Sick time is a great time to snuggle up in bed and read stories together. Take advantage of the special bonding time!
Read together

Make Them Rest

It is a good idea to try to allow your child plenty of time to rest. Resting is very important to a speedy recovery!

I hope these tips come in handy next time you find your child has a cough or cold.

What are your favorite things to do when your child has a cold to help them feel better?

Related Posts:

Easy Homemade Cough Drops

How To Keep Warm In Winter

5 Tips To Ease A Cough This Cold Season

Reader Interactions

Comments

  2. Nancy says

    Make sure the facial tissues are soft, feed them warm soup, and make sure the air they breathe is humid.

  5. Julie Wood says

    I like to stay in bed with them and watch funny shows, read books eat healthy snacks and drink juice to help my son and daughter feel well. I also make my Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup!

  9. Natalie says

    When my daughter has a cold, she loves to use the humidifier machine and eat ice cream to soothe her throat.

  12. Lisa B. says

    I give my son is favorite cough medicine when he sick and make sure he is comfortable in bed . Then I make sure I have cartoons on for him and also his tablet next to him and make sure he has his drinks and food on his table.

  14. Dawn Monroe says

    My grandfather use to buy me a sticker book and make me hot tea and it still makes me smile so now I do the same thing for my grandkids. They are all still little and enjoy it.

  15. Nicole Lancaster says

    I wrap in a warm blanket, have soft tissues around and feed them Chicken Noodle Soup and Hot Tea.

  17. HS kraftmaking says

    Chicken noodle soup, honey lemon tea and a good movie are the best to comfort my kids.

  19. Erin Will says

    I like to put in a movie on, rub their back, and snuggle! My kids are busy bees and usually never want to snuggle so although I never want to see my kids sick i really cherish the snuggles!

  21. pu ye says

    Make sure the facial tissues are soft, feed them warm soup, and make sure the air they breathe is humid.

  24. Margaret Smith says

    During the day, I like to set my sons up in our big bed so they can watch TV and they love being in the big bed. Also, they have a special “cuddle” blanket that they like to use and the blanket is only used when one of the kids are sick. So, it helps them feel better in a way.

  26. Jennifer Tilson says

    My kids like chicken broth or honey lemon water when they are sick. And, lots of snuggles on the couch.

  28. Ashley Taylor says

    Tissues with Lotion, vicks for the bottom of her feet at night, zyrtec to help dry up the runny nose, and motrin or tylenol to help with the aches and fever.

  30. Crystal F says

    The Dimetapp is a must in our house. We always have some on hand. It’s the only thing that works well for my youngest daughter. I usually give her this, make sure she has something to drink and give her her ipad. Thank you!

  31. Jennifer Hess says

    I love to rock them with a soft blanket and read them Little Critter Books.

  36. Debbi Wellenstein says

    Always-chicken soup, then plop them on the couch with lots of tissues, books, and movies. We also have warm blankets!

  39. Barbara Montag says

    When the kids have a cold we watch Netflix together and drink lots of fluids.
    thank you

  41. Misty Battle says

    My favorite thing to do when my kids have a cold is make sure they are bundled up and comfortable. I make them their favorite “cold” meal of chicken noodle soup and cuddle up with them to watch Netflixs.

  43. Melissa Teears says

    To help my son through a cold I use the humidifier and make sure he is eating well and getting plenty of rest.

  45. Janet W. says

    Our favorite thing to do is prop up on pillows on the sofa so my grandsons can breathe better, plus it gives me extra snuggle time with them!

  47. Angela Saver says

    When our kids are sick I really like to make them some homemade chicken noodle soup, as well as run the humidifier & make sure they drink lots of fluids!

  48. Jeanne Coulombe says

    I give them a warm bath then a rub down with Vicks on there feet then socks then we cuddle on the couch and watch movies and snack on food,

  49. Laurie Nykaza says

    We always have their favorite things to eat when they dont fill well and put on some good movies while they hang out in their beds.

  52. Lorena Keech says

    A homemade soup we all love with chicken broth, chicken, lots of veggies and mexican tomatoes. It is spicy and yummy and it clears up a runny/stuffed nose and a tight chest.

  53. Maria C. says

    I make them chicken noodle soup & Dimetapp, this really works for them & lastly lots of TLC

  55. Fiona N says

    I usually read Mickey Mouse and let my son watch his favorite movie, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on Netflix
    Thank You for the chance

  65. Laurie Emerson says

    I make them some hot chicken noodle soup and tea with honey or warm lemonade. I then snuggle up with them under a warm blanket and I read stories to them or we watch their favorite Disney movie together.

  66. Leah Shumack says

    Lots of snuggles and chilling on the couch. We keep a few rice packs in the freezer to help with the fevers too!