What are the folk remedies for children's cold and fever?

Children generally have weak constitutions, and many parents are always worried about their children's development and tend to spoil their children too much, which is unnecessary. Being too nervous and not letting children eat anything is not good for their development. Colds and fevers are common symptoms for children. Let us now introduce some folk remedies for this condition.

Honey for cough relief: Studies in recent years have shown that honey can relieve coughs and improve children's sleep, and is even more effective than some cough syrups. "Honey is a very safe food for children over one year old, and because it tastes good, children are more willing to accept it." Dr. Paul Lan, an American pediatrician, said that dark honey is more effective because it contains more antioxidants. Children aged 1-5 years old can take half a teaspoon, children aged 6-11 years old can take one teaspoon, and children under 1 year old should not take it.

Chicken soup reduces inflammation: Scientific studies have shown that chicken soup helps reduce inflammation. Contains something to relieve dry itching. Children over 4 years old can hold something in their mouth, such as sugar-free hard candy, frozen strawberries, etc., to help them relieve dry and itchy throats. In addition, eating some popsicles or even crushed ice can also help relieve a dry and itchy throat.

A runny nose helps your child flush the cold virus out of his or her body. If their snot changes from clear to yellow and then to green, parents shouldn't worry. This just means that the child's immune system is fighting the virus and doesn't mean he needs antibiotics.

You can spray some water into his nose. Use a few drops of saline solution to dilute the dry mucus and have your child blow it out.

Humidify the air: Use a humidifier to keep your child’s room moist and cool, and pay attention to the hygiene of the humidifier. Another good idea is to let your child take a hot bath in a steamy bathroom.

Elevate the child's head: When the child is sleeping, give him a pillow to elevate his head so that the snot will flow more smoothly; for younger children, put the pillow under the mattress, which will make them more comfortable.

Give your child a bath: Just five minutes in warm water can cool your child down.

Drink plenty of water: When children are fighting a fever, their bodies consume a lot of water. Be sure to let your children drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. You can add a little salt to the water to help your child balance body fluids.

The above are some folk remedies for children’s colds and fevers. Don’t underestimate these small folk remedies, they are very effective in treating the development of children’s illnesses. Dear parents, you can learn the above methods. In life, you should also observe whether your children have any abnormal physical conditions. If you find any abnormal conditions, you should go to the hospital for diagnosis in time.