Due to fairly recent changes from the FDA, there are currently no oral medications available to treat cough in young children. Since toddlers can’t take the old cough medicine, many parents feel helpless when their little one has a cough. There are some ways to deal with coughing toddlers, however, that will help you little guy or gal get some relief and sleep. Here are three ways to help your baby cough.
Humidifiers. Running a humidifier in your baby’s bedroom at night can help your little one get some cough relief and sleep. Humidifiers add moisture to the air, and thus to the lungs, suppressing coughs by helping with dryness in the air. Humidifiers are especially helpful in winter, when indoor-air tends to be the driest. Be sure to purchase a cool humidifier for your toddler’s bedroom as a hot humidifier can cause burns if your curious little guy decides to take a closer look. Additionally, don’t close the door to your toddler’s room completely when using a humidifier. If the door in is completely closed, too much moisture can build up.
VicksBaby Rub. Most Americans are familiar with the product, Vicks VapoRub. This cream fits the theme of the chest, neck, and back and the vapors released, help with congestion, and so cough. Vicks also produces a product called Vicks Baby Rub. This milder formula can be used safely on toddlers. Just rub a very thin layer of Vicks Baby Bed Rub on your child before they go to sleep. Put her in tighter pajamas. Don’t use too much products as the skin may sting slightly and make it very difficult. to remove once spread on the skin.
Honey. For many ages, moms and grandmothers have sworn that honey is the best cough suppressant. A teaspoon of honey before bed can soothe a toddler’s cough even when your little one is more than year, honey can be consumed safely. Honey’s sticky texture can help soothe sore throats and coughs overnight, without the use of medication. And you certainly won’t have any trouble getting your little one to take this sweet medicine.
There is nothing harder than parenting than your child looking uncomfortable or in pain. Try these tips to relieve your cough when using oral medication.
