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.
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7 Things To Do When Your Child Has A Cold To Help Them Feel Better
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!
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!
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.
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What are your favorite things to do when your child has a cold to help them feel better?
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Charlene says
My son seems to have a permanent cold and I agree a nice hot bath helps. Same goes for me too when I catch it 🙂
Nancy says
Make sure the facial tissues are soft, feed them warm soup, and make sure the air they breathe is humid.
Kimberly O says
My daughter gets control of the remote when she is sick. 🙂
Kelly D says
I give my children orange juice when they are sick.
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!
Kenya F says
A nice warm bath, tea with lemon, homemade chicken soup, and lots of snuggles!
tammy says
chicken noodle soup always helps kids feel better when they have a cold
Steve Weber says
Chicken Noodle Soup, Netflix, Heating Blankets and of course Advil.
Natalie says
When my daughter has a cold, she loves to use the humidifier machine and eat ice cream to soothe her throat.
Jenny Willis says
I snuggle with them and watch movies.
Laura J says
We always get the humifier going …and lots of stories!
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.
Char says
We love to watch movies, thanks!
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.
Nicole Lancaster says
I wrap in a warm blanket, have soft tissues around and feed them Chicken Noodle Soup and Hot Tea.
shelly peterson says
I like to snuggle up with them with a blanket and watch movies.
HS kraftmaking says
Chicken noodle soup, honey lemon tea and a good movie are the best to comfort my kids.
Lee mckeon says
My first goal is to keep him hydrated when he is under the weather!
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!
Jennifer Odom says
We use a humidifier and give lots of snuggles!
pu ye says
Make sure the facial tissues are soft, feed them warm soup, and make sure the air they breathe is humid.
Kate F. says
We read stories or watch a movie.
Jennifer Rote says
I like to make sure we have soft tissues on hand for when he gets sick.
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.
Katherine says
They get to lay on the sofa all day and watch TV
Jennifer Tilson says
My kids like chicken broth or honey lemon water when they are sick. And, lots of snuggles on the couch.
Ann Fantom says
My daughter likes to lay on the couch on watch videos
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.
Amber Reser says
Essential oils, comfort, and some movies/snugles!
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!
Jennifer Hess says
I love to rock them with a soft blanket and read them Little Critter Books.
Cynthia C says
Chicken soup really does seem to help, along with tea with honey and lemon.
nickie says
A humidifer and lot’s of rest.
chris z says
i try to always have extra soft tissues
Claudia Davis says
Let them snuggle with the cat.
Debbi Wellenstein says
Always-chicken soup, then plop them on the couch with lots of tissues, books, and movies. We also have warm blankets!
Chelsea says
puffs plus with lotion!
Caroline Wampler says
I love to cuddle with them and watch their favorite movie!
Barbara Montag says
When the kids have a cold we watch Netflix together and drink lots of fluids.
thank you
Becky Richardson says
Lots of liquids.
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.
beth shepherd says
My daughters love to be cuddled when they are sick. Thank you
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.
velder dixon says
use a humidfier and drink plenty of liquids
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!
Lauren says
I read to them.
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!
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,
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.
sandyhills25 says
I would have to say reading a book
latanya says
cuddle and read books
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.
Maria C. says
I make them chicken noodle soup & Dimetapp, this really works for them & lastly lots of TLC
Anita Jude says
I give them a bath and read to them or snuggle with them
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
Deborah G. says
I like to sick days with soup and warm blankets watching movies!
Carolyn Daley says
Make soup and lay in bed watching movies.
Hesper Fry says
I like to use the humidifier and to hold and comfort them.
gala says
homemade chicken broth and lemonade is always a big help
rosemary says
wow
Christina Moore says
We drink plenty of fluids and rest, watch tv
Richard Hicks says
Nice warm bath and quiet time
Brandon Sparks says
I like to give them warm soup and juice
Sharon says
I give my daughter home made soup and lots of tender loving care.
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.
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!
laurie murley says
I make their favorite things to eat to comfort them