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When my oldest was a baby I remember his nostrils being so teeny tiny. Strange I know, but everyone mentioned his little fingers and ears and such, but I noticed his nostrils. The first time he got sick with a stuffy nose I remember freaking out because he wasn’t able to breathe through his nose and he couldn’t breathe through his mouth since he had a pacifier in. I felt so helpless and clueless as a new mom. So what is a new mom to do when she is clueless? Google of course.
Here are some tips I learned through my years so far as a mother:
- Elevate your child. For babies, I found using their car seat, swing or even putting something under their crib sheet to elevate them helped. Being elevated helps with drainage and therefore breathing.
- Cool Mist Humidifier. I never understood the value of a humidifier until my first child was sick. The doctor suggested a humidifier and as the good new mom I was, I ran out an bought one. Having moisture in the air helps with congestion and dry noses. Dry noses can mean crusty noses which for a child blocks their breathing.
- Saline Drops. These are a must have for new moms. Remember when I said how my son had teeny tiny nostrils? Well saline drops worked miracles for him. Little Remedies Saline Spray/Drops is the brand I have trusted now for seven years with all three of my kids. I would just drop some saline drips by their nostrils and it would immediately loosen mucus in their noses. I could immediately here breathing, which was music to my ears. If your worried about medicine for your child, it is actually a non-medicated liquid with no side effects or drug interactions. Oh and its alcohol free so it won’t sting or burn those little baby nasal membranes. I have always kept at least one bottle of Little Remedies Saline Spray/Drops on hand, which even today I use for my seven year old!
- Nasal Aspirator. One of the things I came home from the hospital with was this giant blue bulb syringe. It was huge and the tip of it never fit in my baby’s nostrils. Thankfully Little Remedies again saved the day and has a perfectly sized for infants and up Nasal Aspirator. It features a soft, flexible angled tip so it can be used gently in little noses. I threw the blue bulb syringe away and have since always had the Little Remedies Nasal Aspirator on hand. Now there is even a Little Remedies Stuffy Nose Kit that has the Saline Spray/Drops and a Nasal Aspirator – perfect for new moms especially. I will say though it is not just for infants, this nasal aspirator can be used on anyone!
- Steam. This has never been my favorite as I hate the heat and steam, but my mom and grandma swore by its benefits. Sitting in the bathroom with the shower running and steaming allows for warm moisture to work its way into the nostrils. It has to be really steamy in the room and you have to sit in there to allow the child to breathe the steam in.
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Laurie Emerson says
I snuggle them up warmly with their favorite blankets, make chicken soup for them along with some tea and honey. I use a vapor rub on them as well.
Angela Hendricks says
When my child is sick I monitor him for fever and I make sure he gets plenty of rest and fluids.
elizabeth mller says
I give them lots of cuddles along with comfy blankets and a humidifier.
betty badgett says
I make sure the room has fresh air, I make hot lemonade, water, and I always rub their backs, neck, run my fingernails through their hair and just watch them rest. I rarely leave the room, I even sleep in the rocking chair.
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Vikki Billings says
I make sure that they get enough sleep and plenty of fluids.
Jodie Gray Rosenblum says
I make sure to give lots of fluids and allow for lots of rest time.
kris m says
I run a hot shower and make the bathroom steamy then sit in the bathroom with her
Stephanie Grant says
I’m graduating in a few short weeks and will then be a BSN/RN so when my baby boy is sick (or any family member for that matter) my nurses training comes out and I make sure I push lots of fluids and frequent small healthy snacks and lots and lots of rest!
Missy says
I make them comfortable with a humidifier.
Jill Myrick says
When my children are sick I make homemade soup, fresh juice and try to keep them in bed where they can get rest and get better.
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Christian Alejandro says
I make sure they get plenty of fluids and lots of sleep.
Melina R says
Make sure to give them medicine at the specific times and make sure they rest.
Nichole S says
snuggle them and watch tv
Julie Smith says
Some of my children are grown ups, but I still have one at home. ALL of them ask me for soup, ginger ale, and honey lemon tea when they are sick 🙂
Rachel Ellis Freer says
We spend a lot of time in the steamy bathroom reading books.
Tandi Cortez-Rios says
When my little ones are sick, I make sure they have plenty fluids and lots of rest.
cheryl says
this is nice thank you
Robyn Norris says
Chicken soup, sleep, and love!
Brenda Elsner says
Lots of rest and fluids.
Ed says
We bring out the coloring books!
Kathy Pease says
We use a vaporizer,vicks vapor rub ,gingerale and lots of chicken noodle coup
Lisa V. says
It depends..tylenol for fever, rest, fluids and doctor if necessary.
Brittney House says
I usually cuddle in bed with him and read him his favorite stories.
crystal bostrom says
Lots of water and rest!
anne anthony says
wonderful products
Janice Crespo says
I try to get them to rest and take plenty of fluids.
Danielle Wood says
Lots of Rest, Fluids and Vitamin C
Shane F says
I use a humidifier and my son likes eating freezees when his throat is hurting. Pushing fluids is also something I like to do.
Erica B. says
Lots of love.
Alex W. says
Rest and fluids and warm bath!
Nipa says
We use vicks humidifier with the solution for the stuffy nose and lots of fluids and rest
wendy rozema says
Lots of rest and fluids!
Melissa Braun says
Naty’s Chest Rub, Hyland’s Tiny Cold Tablets, Vitamin C, Elderberry syrup! 🙂 Also run a humidifier in the room and put some of the chest rub on the bottom of his feet with socks~
Lisa Davis says
I try to make them as comfortable as possible, vics on feet and chest, little remedies, and lots of Popsicles and rest.
Sara says
We do lots of steamy shower bathroom time and lots of cuddles and love
Sarah W says
Lately, my daughter has been very stuffy and waking with bloody noses, so a cool mist humidifier, steam showers and saline drops have been lifesavers!
Tanya White says
We use a humidifier and medicine to make them feel better.
Rae Jean Wycoff says
I use a generic brand of cold & flu meds.
Sindy Murray says
we use essential oils and elderberry syrup.
Robin Abrams says
Give them lots of fluids and dress them warm
FRANK says
I have them drink lots of liquids and rest.
Cierra Mattison says
humidifier and lots of rest!
Gina H. says
Lots of rest. liquids & love.
McKim says
I use a humidifier in his room and give him lots of attention.
christine j says
we use hylands right now but would love to try this out
Stacey b says
I try to comfort them in any way possible, and provide medicine as needed.
Sarah C says
I have them drink lots of liquids and I also use vicks on them at night as well as a humidifier.
Leela says
I make chicken soup and chamomile tea.
Jessica Lodge says
I try to get them to sleep as much as possible. I give them medicine if neccessary. Most importantly though I cuddle with them.
Julia V says
Cuddles always seem to make my two-month old better 🙂
Patricia says
I use rest and chicken soup.
Shayna Brookman says
I put on the humidifier and use Vick’s vapor rub 🙂
Beanybopp says
We use vicks, essential oils in his bath, medication and a humidifier if need be.
Rebecca Orr says
We use our humidifier and we make sure to have plenty of fluids on hand.
Beth says
Drink fluids, rest and snuggle
jennifer toft says
natural remedies
jeanine feldkamp says
we use essential oils and other natural remedies
Laura J says
Lots of hugs and kisses!
Ashley C says
I get my humidifier out immediately!
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lena says
We use a humidifier, lots of saline drops, warm clothes and house.
Sacha Schroeder says
I provide comfort however I can. Lots of hugs, holding and kisses.
megan tilley says
Right now lots of cuddles and steam!
Francine Anchondo says
lots of fluids, rest and cuddles.
gloria j says
I give my children lots of liquids …juices and soups.
Tabitha says
My daughter gets ice water to drink.
And what food she feels like eating.
It might me crackers,ramen or soup.
Nicole Lancaster says
I wrap her up in a warm blanket, use a vaporizer if needed and give her Maty’s cough/cold syrup if needed and make her get plenty of liquids and rest.
Emily R. says
We keep our kiddos as comfortable as possible! Rest, rest, rest!
Katrina J. says
We baby the baby. Humidifiers, lots of snuggles, pillows under the mattress for elevation, vics vapor strips, and of course what we call googie drops (the little remedies saline drops.)
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I just try to keep them hydrated and resting on the couch!
xty cruz says
I make a good soup
Jessamine D. says
I give them lots of fluid, rest and hugs.
polly says
When my grandson is sick it is plenty of rest and drink fluids.
Angela W says
Rest, drink water and a natural juice with ginger root.
Darlene Sullins says
Well, first I freak out, and then I spoil them rotten with lots of cuddles and letting them get as much rest as they want.
stephanie macdonald says
LOTS of rest! and fluids
Christabelle Rivera says
I give her lots of Vitamin C!!!
Sharon Kaminski says
We stay in and get plenty of rest.
nickie says
Lot’s of fluids, rest, snuggles and humidifier
Stephanie Olmsted says
Little one has cold now, saline spray and humidifier.
Em Mahr says
When my little ones are sick I give lots of cuddles and quiet time, plenty of fluid and rest.
sandra davis says
lots of extra tlc and whatever medicine is necessary to make them feel better.
Bonnye S says
lots of snuggles, and whatever I can use to make them more comfortable.
lori clark says
medicine, hot homemade chicken soup, lots of water and lots of rest!
Jill Rivera says
Get the humidifier out is what I do first when my kids are sick.
Lisa E says
Most of the time we relax and hang out on the couch, unless it lasts longer than a few days, then we go to the doctor.
Marci Wright says
We use a vaporizer – it makes a huge difference for my son. Also lots of rest & plenty of fluids.
Alesha ol says
If it is minor, I treat myself, major, to the dr we go
Michele P says
it all depends, I will try to let them drink plenty of fluids, get some rest and watch them to see how they feel. If all else fails, then it is usually a trip to the doctor.
nannypanpan says
I use saline drops and give them lots of water
Seyma Shabbir says
I give my sons lots of water or juice, rest, and hugs.
Patricia says
Besides medicine lots of love and snuggles.
Alona Y says
We have a tiny bathroom so it’s pretty easy to turn on the shower and get some warm steam going, this seems to help a lot!
Tiffany Schmidt says
We do a lot of rest, cuddle time and vick’s!
LaTanya says
Rest and medicine
Bianca Wesley says
I don’t use anything by little remedies
Amy W. says
We try to use natural products, rest and hydration.
DeAnna Keller says
Lots of fluid and rest
Vicky D says
Lots of fluid and snuggling!
Adrienne L Rudolph says
fluids, rest, meds if needed, cuddles
Katie Bellamy says
Lots of lovin and lots of fluids!
Julie L says
I just cuddle and we take it easy and watch a movie.
jennifer says
Lots of fluids, hugs and rest!
D Schmidt says
I give them natural remedies and lots of love and cuddles.
Vickie Couturier says
fluids and Tylenol,,humidifier,and lots of love and rest
Sue E says
It depends on the situation. We always wait on our grandkids. We get them whatever they need: juice, water, Gatorade, Pedialyte, popsicles, soup, etc. We have a guest bedroom with TV, cable, games that we have them lie down in. We will run the humidifier & help them to the bathroom, if needed. It’s to the doctor they go if necessary. I don’t let their fevers get too high!
Janet W. says
I make sure my grandsons get plenty of rest. We usually set them up a little bed area on the sofa so they can lay down and watch movies and prop up on a pillow.
Allie says
Lots of rest and Little Remedies products
Lisa Williams says
rest,soup,favorite blanket and stuffed animal,a doctor visit if necessary.
Jessica Beard says
Sleep, lots of snuggles, soup, and Little Remedies products!
courtney b says
lots of fluids lots of love lots of rest :!)
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KATIE KLEIN says
I try to make them comfortable. Lots of sleep, fluids, whatever they want to eat and some tv.
JLin says
go to the doctor
Jessica Dow says
Cant tell if you were saying who do you call or what do you do. I would call my husband and I the other depends on what they had.