fallon

with the cold season upon us, and the recent studies showing the dangers of children's cold and cough meds, I figured I would start this thread. Post here with all your tried and true home remedies for those stuffy, coughy, snotty kiddos

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XOMLE30

Try putting Vicks vapor rub on their feet and then put socks on right before bed, you can still put it on their chest too. It is like a miracle. No all night coughing, a good night sleep for everyone. I do this when I am sick too.

PhilBilly

Plus your feet will smell minty fresh.....bonus

I got nothing. I should get my grandma on here. She's from the hills of Kentucky. She used to do all kinds of crazy stuff to me when I was little. I can't remember what though. I'll ask her when I see her this weekend and check in on Monday.

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Dadu2004

On their feet? I believe you that it works, but I don't understand. Maybe you can tell me why that's beneficial.

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XOMLE30

I am not sure of the science behind it. It has something to do with the heat the vicks creates causes blood to rush to the feet , therefore increasing circulation, hence easing congestion. ( i actually googled it to find some kind of answer for you )

Here is a quick example, the kids are staying with my mom again (hubby is not doing well) and my 3yo son has quite the head cold. Everynight before bed she does this, no coughing all night. Last night she did not, she listened to him cough for about 1/2 an hour befor she got up and put it on. Not another cough for the rest of the night.

fallon

also because they can't rub it off and they still benefit from the vapors. It's especially helpful with very young kids and babies who may rub it then rub their eyes or put their hands in their mouth

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PhilBilly

Good Point! Never thought of that.

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Dadu2004

Nice, I'll definately try it out!

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LiveLaughLove

Recently I tried this new product called Throat Coolers. They are these non-medicated freezer pops that contain Vitamin C and Honey.

My kids get colds quite often after November but even more so right now I am dealing with the Fall (seasonal) allergies that are affecting them.

Needless to say, they always get sore or scratchy or irritated throats it seems whether it be a cold or allergies. So I'm always googling to find new forms of relief for them. Especially forms of non-medicated relief. I found a coupon for this product so I figured I would try it out and it turns out it worked quite well by putting the kids at ease.

Here's where I found the info about this new product Throat Cooler – Vitamin C & Honey Supplement Ice (and where I got the Buy One Get One Free coupon)

I hope this helps somebody!

Xero

Lol well I never believed it, but my mom swears on everything that putting onions in a kid's socks will get rid of a fever. I think she's crazy, but she swears it gets rid of my sister's fevers every time. (I would never let her do it to me). I just thought I would share in the humor of it.

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