Helping the Cough

I have an article about giving honey to children since meds are no longer appropriate if you would like me to email it to you let me know. I know back years ago that was what my great auntie gave me in some tea when I was sick and it helped and tasted good at the same time!

Another option to Vicks is putting it on his back between the shoulder blades.

Also, I noticed that I am waking up more and more recently with the cold weather with a dry hacking cough and irritated nose. I started to use saline drops for my nose and keep water in my bedroom and it helps. Can you do a sippy cup in the crib?

Isnt it awful seeing your little one sick! Ohhhhhhhhh I hated that so much with my son and so far have been lucky with my daughter! I sure hope he feels better soon!

Many blessings to you and yours!

Hi MR. I'm pretty sure your son is over 12 months old, so I also recommend the "old fashioned" cough syrup. 1 part honey and 1 part lemon juice -- mix together well. Even my husband and I use this when our coughs are no longer "productive" and are waking us up. (Actually, the original recipe also adds 1/2 part bourbon, which my husband and I use...but I delete that when giving it to the kids!!)

My Daughter is going through the same thing. She coughs in her sleep too but doesn't wake up so I wouldn't worry about him getting his rest. Keep pushing the fluids . It will pass:)

I have heard a teaspoon of honey coats the throat and aliviates a cough- I am not sure if your son is old enough (over age 1) for honey but if so it is not something that they fight to eat and I have heard from magazines and others it works
Good Luck
Beth