How to Treat a Child With a Cold at Home

How to Treat a Child With a Cold
Colds are the worst. They can keep you in bed, and can cause you to miss school or work. They can also be very painful, especially if your child has it

Here 6 tips How to Treat a Child With a Cold
1.   If the child is coughing
set them upright in their beds at night, and turn on the humidifier. Add some salt to it, it helps the steam come out more profusely.

2.   Keep them home
If your child has a fever over 101°, or any fever just as he is starting to get sick, keep him home,Even if your child doesn't have a sky-high fever, consider keeping him home if he's too sick to take part in school activities or if he is contagious.
Staying home may help your child get better more quickly and avoid spreading germs to his peers.

3.   For sore throats, use a mix of apple cider vinegar (about 2 tbsp) in one cup of cool water, and a tablespoon of honey.
Heat that up in the microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and have your child drink. It doesn't taste very good, but it soothes the throat within seconds.

4.   Prevent dehydration
Keeping children well hydrated is especially important when they are sick.Frozen Popsicles and even good old-fashioned chicken soup will also ensure that your child is sufficiently hydrated.

5.   For runny/stuffy noses,
The humidifier works as well, but always make sure the child has tissues somewhere near them; if they suck back the nasal mucus, it will give them ear infections, making the cold worse.

6.   Keep their hands clean
Teach your children to wash their hands regularly, especially after coughing or sneezing and before eating. This habit can go a long way to stop the spread of disease and keep them healthy. A good trick to make sure they wash thoroughly is to tell them to sing "Happy Birthday" twice.