Our first cold-- what helps?

Tash13

I know i've been incredibly lucky that this is our first one but what do I do to stop the whining!?!?  He's gotten regular Motrin but is there something that will help the cold symptoms for a toddler or should I just let him work through it?  Any tips are appreciated!

Renee070806

if he is stuffy use saline drops, a humidifier and elevate the head of his crib.  take him in the bathroom while the shower is running..that helps a lot
i use the infant vicks when ds is super stuffy... i put it on his onsie..not his skin.

if he has a sore throat you can give him freeze pops.  if he isnt eating/drinking enough you could try the pedialyte (spelling?) pops or drinks.  ds doesnt like them and pedi says gatorade is the same stuff...

he might need a pacifier more than usual or just to sit and cuddle.  could you get him all comfy with with a big blankie and turn on cartoons? 

warm milk and chicken noodle soup always seem to help too!!! 

good luck and i hope your lo feels better quick!

Renee070806

ps- he is sooooooooooooooooooo cute!

Tash13

Thank you so much for all the tips!  We've had the stomach flue (horrible!) but never a cold.  We're still in the beginning stage of just a runny nose and being extra whiny but I can see it getting worse and wanted to be prepared.

And right back at you about the cuteness!!!   Thanks again!!

Simonaaaa

I have nothing to add as the pp did a great job with suggestions.  I just wanted to say that I can't believe you made it thru the first year w/out getting a cold!  Incredible!

Hope your little one feels better soon!