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   How do you treat a cold in a toddler?

   • At-home remedies are probably the most effective way to treat your toddler’s cold, says Dr. Fisher. Here are some doctor-approved ideas. Warmed fluids can help clear your child’s nasal passageways and loosen up any mucus in their chest. Dr. Fisher recommends tea and warmed-up apple cider. And of course, don’t forget chicken soup!

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   How can children stay healthy if they have a cold?

   • To help children stay healthy: Keep children away from people with a cold. Teach children to wash their hands often. Have them wash their hands before eating, and after using the bathroom, playing with animals, or coughing or sneezing. Carry an alcohol-based hand gel for times when soap and water aren’t available.

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   How can a child catch a cold?

   • To catch a cold, your child must come in contact with someone who is infected with one of the cold viruses. The cold virus can be spread: Through the air. If a person with a cold sneezes or coughs, small amounts of the virus can go into the air. Then if your child breathes in that air, the virus will stick inside your child’s nose (nasal membrane).

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2. www.whattoexpect.com › colds-in-toddlersCommon Cold in Toddler: Causes, Symptoms, Remedies for Relief

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   Alamy. Colds may be common, but they aren't always easy to treat. Here’s how to help your little one feel better, faster. What causes a cold in toddlers? What are symptoms of the common cold? How long do toddler colds last? How do I know if my toddler has a cold or the flu? What can you give a toddler for a cold?

3. www.babycenter.com › health › illness-and-infectionNatural cold remedies for babies, toddlers, and kids | BabyCenter

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   • Lots of rest (all ages) How this helps: It takes energy to fight an infection, and that can wear out a child (and even adults). When your child rests, he's healing, which is exactly what he needs to do.
   • Extra fluids (all ages) How this helps: Drinking plenty of fluids prevents dehydration. It may also help thin your child's nasal secretions, making it easier to flush them out.
   • Humidity to help thin mucus (all ages) How this helps: advertisement | page continues below. Breathing moist air helps loosen the mucus in the nasal passages.
   • Saline drops and nasal aspirator (all ages) How this helps: advertisement | page continues below. When kids are too young to blow their nose well, saline drops and a nasal aspirator can clear the nose.

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   Oct 22, 2021 · Published on October 22, 2021. Medically reviewed by Tyra Tennyson Francis, MD. Verywell Family / Theresa Chiechi. Table of Contents. View All. How to Tell If Your Toddler Has a Cold. Is It a Cold, the Flu, Or COVID-19? How to Treat Your Toddler’s Cold. What Medications Can You Use? What Supplements Can You Give?

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   • Safety first. Health Canada doesn’t recommend using over-the-counter cough and cold meds for kids under the age of six, with the exception of paediatric painkillers, which are generally good for treating aches and fevers over 38.5C when used correctly by caregivers.
   • A spoonful of honey. Several studies have shown that swallowing one teaspoon (15 mL) of honey about half an hour before bed can help you get a better night’s sleep and settle a cough, says Mankal.
   • Plenty of fluids. Keeping kids hydrated is a really important part of making them feel better, says Jared Friesen, a family nurse practitioner in Alberta.
   • Saline spray. “Saline drops and mists can help because salt loosens the mucus and makes it easier for a child to clear it out of their nose,” says Mankal.

6. www.webmd.com › cold-and-flu › cough-home-remediesBabies & Toddlers With Coughs or Colds: Drug-Free Relief - WebMD

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   Apr 19, 2022 · 3 min read. When you have a cough or cold, you might reach for over-the-counter (OTC) drugs to ease your symptoms. But you can't do that for babies or toddlers. Cough and cold medicines that...

7. www.stanfordchildrens.org › en › topicCommon Cold in Children - Stanford Medicine Children's Health

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   Key points about the common cold in children. The common cold is one of the most common illnesses. Most children will have at least 6 to 8 colds a year. Most colds are caused by rhinoviruses. Your child can catch a cold through airborne droplets from or through direct contact with a sick person.

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   Apr 24, 2024 · Use a clean humidifier or cool mist vaporizer. Use saline nasal spray or drops. For young children, use a rubber suction bulb to clear mucus. Breathe in steam from a bowl of hot water or shower. Sit with a young child in a bathroom with steam from a running shower.