It seems like each year the constant waves of cold and flu are getting more and more frequent. I can hardly remember a week this past winter where someone in our house wasn’t sick.
Our little one seems to be hit the hardest. Any slight bug going around and he is down for the count, tummy aches, ear pain, fevers, and now that horrible hacking cough. Now, while I love him home with me (not) my goal is to get him back on his feet as quick as possible!
Here are my tips for turning a cold around, and fast, so we can all get back to what we are supposed to be doing!
Rest!
I am part of the old school thought that when a cold or flu hits, rest is the BEST thing for you. My hubby likes to “push through” and “never submit” but I find that just prolongs the symptoms, vs resolving them. At first sign, it is cozy on the couch, and early bedtimes. Our body heals when it sleeps, so my goal is to increase the sleep!
We also add the Vicks Sweet Dreams Cool Mist Humidifier at the first sign of a cold in our little dude. Not only does the humidifier offer release from cough and congestion, but is also projects a variety of images onto the ceiling, and runs SUPER quietly so your little one can sleep peacefully!
Fluids
Warm tea, hot soup, all things that are easy on the body and keep the fluid intake up. Keeping the hydration up helps the body flush toxins. We ensure fresh water, and whatever the pallet is interested in, is available and ready for the sicko.
Monitor The Symptoms
Our little dude can go from the sniffles to an ear infection in a few hours, so we are always careful to monitor the progression of his symptoms. Now, nobody likes ticking a thermometer under their tongue (well, I don’t) but we do love the speed and accuracy of the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer. As accurate as your Doctors methods, this will let you know when the fever kicks in, and give you a real life test of if they “really” are sick!
Lots of Love
When I feel badly, the one thing I want is a little love. Someone to run a bath for me, or grab me an extra blanket. A little love can go a long way when your littles are feeling under the weather, so be sure to slow your schedule down so you can be there to give them some snuggles when they need it!
Fingers crossed they will be back on their feet before you know it, ready to tackle the challenges of being a kid again! Remember to wash your hands, and give a good clean to the surfaces of your home when someone falls sick in the house.
And, for those times that the bug DOES hit again, enter below to WIN a Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer and a Vicks Sweet Dreams Cool Mist Humidifier for your very own! Please note this contest is open only to Canadians, excluding Quebec!