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jj8182
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Natural cold remedies for toddler?
DS is 2 1/2 and started daycare for the first time on September 2nd. Since then, he has been sick pretty much the entire time (bad cough, runny nose, lots of congestion, loss of appetite). He just finished a 10 day course of Amoxicillin on Saturday, and was back at the ped. today because he had a slight wheeze. Ped. said there's not much to do now except the usual - humidifier, baby rub, steamy shower, suction nose.
Does anyone have any home remedies that they recommend? It suck s to see DS sick for so long. He's only had one cold in the past 2 years, so I have no idea what works/doesnt work. His last cold went away in 3 days. Thanks so much!
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Natural cold remedies for toddler?
Elderberry syrup. There is a thread about on families helping families
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ANewDayHasCome
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Natural cold remedies for toddler?
Hyland cold tablets. They actually work. Just gave them to dd and it wiped her cold out. I was actually surprised.
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| Posted 10/8/14 3:20 PM |
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jj8182
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Re: Natural cold remedies for toddler?
Posted by MrsA1012
Elderberry syrup. There is a thread about on families helping families
Just looked through it. Thank you. But does this work when he is already so sick? He had a low grade temp. this morning and his breathing is a little shallow.
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NervousNell
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Re: Natural cold remedies for toddler?
DH bought this once and I poo pooed it thinking it would be homeopathic BS.
But surprisingly it worked amazing!
Stopped her symptoms so she slept all night.
All natural- no drugs- safe for ages 2 and up.
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Re: Natural cold remedies for toddler?
I picked up Elderberry syrup today at CVS to try for DS (he has had a cold on and off for weeks) since so many people seemed to have great things to say.
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jj8182
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Re: Natural cold remedies for toddler?
Posted by ANewDayHasCome
Hyland cold tablets. They actually work. Just gave them to dd and it wiped her cold out. I was actually surprised.
That's funny, I had bought these a couple of months ago in anticipation of him getting sick but now I can't find them anywhere! As soon as I buy another pack, I know I'll find the missing ones lol.
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NervousNell
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Re: Natural cold remedies for toddler?
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Posted by MrsA1012
Elderberry syrup. There is a thread about on families helping families
Just looked through it. Thank you. But does this work when he is already so sick? He had a low grade temp. this morning and his breathing is a little shallow.
Elderberry is great for preventing sickness and maybe shortening the duration once you have something ,but it really does nothing for immediate symptom relief
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Natural cold remedies for toddler?
I never did anything but suck out boogies when he was young but now he can blow his nose.
This will def not be the last of the cods. My ds' first year in daycare had a cold at lease once a month and sometimes more often.
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jj8182
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Re: Natural cold remedies for toddler?
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by jj8182
Posted by MrsA1012
Elderberry syrup. There is a thread about on families helping families
Just looked through it. Thank you. But does this work when he is already so sick? He had a low grade temp. this morning and his breathing is a little shallow.
Elderberry is great for preventing sickness and maybe shortening the duration once you have something ,but it really does nothing for immediate symptom relief
That's good to know. Thanks!
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jj8182
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Re: Natural cold remedies for toddler?
Posted by alli3131
I never did anything but suck out boogies when he was young but now he can blow his nose.
This will def not be the last of the cods. My ds' first year in daycare had a cold at lease once a month and sometimes more often.
I know... everyone warned me! I was expecting colds, but he's so congested that the second he goes to sleep, he wakes up in a coughing fit.
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jj8182
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Re: Natural cold remedies for toddler?
Posted by NervousNell
DH bought this once and I poo pooed it thinking it would be homeopathic BS.
But surprisingly it worked amazing!
Stopped her symptoms so she slept all night.
All natural- no drugs- safe for ages 2 and up.
thanks!
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Re: Natural cold remedies for toddler?
Posted by NervousNell
DH bought this once and I poo pooed it thinking it would be homeopathic BS.
But surprisingly it worked amazing!
Stopped her symptoms so she slept all night.
All natural- no drugs- safe for ages 2 and up.
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Where do you buy the Hylands? Does CVS have it or do I have to get it from Buy Buy Baby/BabiesRUs?
TIA!!
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Re: Natural cold remedies for toddler?
Posted by FTM427
Posted by NervousNell
DH bought this once and I poo pooed it thinking it would be homeopathic BS.
But surprisingly it worked amazing!
Stopped her symptoms so she slept all night.
All natural- no drugs- safe for ages 2 and up.
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Where do you buy the Hylands? Does CVS have it or do I have to get it from Buy Buy Baby/BabiesRUs?
TIA!!
CVS and Target should have it.
I think DH even got it at Stop and Shop
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Natural cold remedies for toddler?
Hylands and chestal both work. Chestal has honey in it. Sucking his nose and also use a saline spray every night. Even when not sick. After daycare I change my dd's clothes as soon as possible and wash her hands. Elderberry may help lessen the symptoms but will help with supporting the immune system to fight off germs. Kids are gross!
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Re: Natural cold remedies for toddler?
Posted by NervousNell
DH bought this once and I poo pooed it thinking it would be homeopathic BS.
But surprisingly it worked amazing!
Stopped her symptoms so she slept all night.
All natural- no drugs- safe for ages 2 and up.
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This is the only thing we use, it's seriously magic!
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Re: Natural cold remedies for toddler?
I did the Vicks plug-in, Vicks on bottom of feet, elevated mattress, humidifier in room, saline and snot sucker.
I went to CVS and the pharmacist was adamant that I don't use the Hyland's b/c it's not FDA approved.
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Re: Natural cold remedies for toddler?
Posted by jj8182
Posted by MrsA1012
Elderberry syrup. There is a thread about on families helping families
Just looked through it. Thank you. But does this work when he is already so sick? He had a low grade temp. this morning and his breathing is a little shallow.
It does for me. I've taken it when symptoms have begun and it definitely lessens the durations and severity.
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Re: Natural cold remedies for toddler?
Posted by NervousNell
DH bought this once and I poo pooed it thinking it would be homeopathic BS.
But surprisingly it worked amazing!
Stopped her symptoms so she slept all night.
All natural- no drugs- safe for ages 2 and up.
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This is good to know! I've wondered about the Hyland's cold medicine. I'll be picking some up next time I go to the store so I have it on hand when they get their first cold of the school season!
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Posted by Jenn627
I did the Vicks plug-in, Vicks on bottom of feet, elevated mattress, humidifier in room, saline and snot sucker.
I went to CVS and the pharmacist was adamant that I don't use the Hyland's b/c it's not FDA approved.
None of those natural "meds" are FDA approved bc they're not medicine, instead a blend of honey and herbs.
The teething tablets had a ban a whole back bc of the level of Bella donna. They lowered it and not it's back on the market. I swear they helped so much with teething before I discovered the amber we thing necklace.
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I like the Zarbees brand products. My Dr recommended the cough syrup to me...it's basically honey and vitamin c.
You could also try to boost his immune system with home made chicken soup (I swear this works for us!) and honey & lemon "tea"-just mix freshed squeezed lemon with honey and add warm water. I recently did this for DD and she loved it.
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I like the Zarbees brand products. My Dr recommended the cough syrup to me...it's basically honey and vitamin c.
You could also try to boost his immune system with home made chicken soup (I swear this works for us!) and honey & lemon "tea"-just mix freshed squeezed lemon with honey and add warm water. I recently did this for DD and she loved it.
Honey and lemon is great! And for adults try a honey lemon and apple cider vinegar "shot" when you feel sick 3x a day and it helps so much. I tell myself it is better than tequila! I use organic raw honey from tjs and braggs apple cider vinegar with the "mother".
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