5 Ways Fight Colds When Kids Are Too Young to Take Medicine

Cold and flu season can be especially rough on kids under the age of 6 since they’re too young to take most traditional children’s cough and cold syrup. The nights are long and little bodies seem to take an exceptionally long time to recover, no matter how many bowls of homemade chicken noodle soup mom whips up. When snuggles and soup aren’t enough to fix the problem, there are still a few things you can do to at least make the process a bit easier. 

5 Ways Fight Colds When Kids Are Too Young to Take Medicine

Avoid Germs

Plenty of hand washing, regular bedding changes and proper disposal of tissues are great ways to keep the cold contained and prevent it from circulating around the house. Did you know that stuffed animals are big germ traps? However, a quick trip through the washer on gentle cycle and then the dry on low heat will kill about 90% of those germs! 

Keep Kids Hydrated

Staying hydrated is not only good for their body, but great for fighting the common cold too. It helps loosen mucus and can soothe dry, scratchy throats. 

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If you happen to have a kid that doesn’t like to drink water, try making flavored teas like raspberry or orange which may taste more like juice to them! 

Use Saline Sprays

While they may not like it, saline sprays are a great way to loosen up dried mucus and avoid nose irritation for young kids who have a tendency to pick out anything that bothers them. 

Go All Natural 

Brands like Maty’s Healthy Products feature all natural products made with ingredients that come from Mother Nature. In addition to being free of harmful side effects, this also means many of their products are safe for kids as young as one-year-old. Maty’s Organic Cough Syrup is a USDA certified organic honey blend packed with ten powerful immune-boosting ingredients including healthy antioxidants. The syrup helps soothe dry, irritated throats thanks to its USDA Certified Organic Honey Blend. Maty’s also has an all natural vapor rub that helps relieve cough and congestion using a blend of natural ingredients including Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Wintergreen. Because it’s all natural, the rub is petroleum and paraben free.

Invest in a Humidifier

Humidifier therapy adds moisture to the air to prevent dryness that can cause irritation. They are especially  effective for treating dry skin, nose, throat, and lips. This helps ease some of the worst cold symptoms, including that racking cough keeping everyone up at night.

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