Lil’ Duck and I have been sick lately, so here are 13 things that help him to feel better!
- Baby Vapo-rub – he likes to help rub it on his neck and chest, it helps him breathe easier too.
- Warm apple juice with a little lemon and honey – he’s too young for herbal tea yet, but this helps him feel a little better and he thinks he’s getting a special treat
. - Cool washcloths on his forehead if he is feverish – he also likes to suck on them and rub them on himself.
- Popsicles! Not necessarily the healthiest thing but it cheers him up and gets some liquid into him. You could make homemade ones with 100% juice, we buy the Dole juice bars with the fruit chunks.
- Chicken noodle soup – the chunky kind with the penne or the spiral noodles is easy to feed to him.
- Children’s Tylenol Cold – a fever reducer, anti-histamine and decongestant – helps him sleep at night.
- A warm heating pad on my chest with a blanket on top, then him lying face-down on my chest – gives him the benefit of the heating pad without exposing him to too much heat (also helps my chest too ). Only use this if they don’t have a fever, of course, and make sure it’s set on low heat.
- Lots of books, music, and new TV shows/movies – he enjoys the Animal Channel, the Backyardigans music, and all of his books. This keeps him entertained but relatively quiet and resting.
- Warm baths with Johnson’s Vapobath – I love it too. I like to run the shower on hot before he gets in there to create some extra steam, keeping the door shut and the air off to lock in the humidity.
- Warm showers with Mommy and a few drops of eucalyptus oil in the air (I just put it on a cotton ball or kleenex and put it up high where he can’t get it) – similar to the vapobath idea, only he prefers showers and it helps unstuff him in the morning.
- Sprite – not so healthy again, but he loves to steal “sips” of mine out of a straw and thinks it’s a special treat. It also helps keep him hydrated and soothes his tummy.
- Smoothies – even when he refuses regular food, he’ll usually drink a smoothie. It’s one of the few ways to get fruit into him, and helps cool him down if he’s feverish.
- Cuddles – lots of cuddles in a nice, warm bed, helps him feel better every time!
Aww, I’m sorry y’all have been sick! But there are a lot of great things you’ve suggested for little ones! Happy TT!
hope hes feeling better soon
i like #12 and 13 too
sounds like he is getting some WONDERFUL treatment!!
That was a good list! With 3 that usually get sick and want soup, I manage to keep some quick macaroni on hand (thinner and smaller elbow type, sold here in Sweden) and I add a cup or 2 to one can of soup and boy does it make the rounds for the sickly trio! ( but after seeing your pantry, I don’t think running out is a possibility at the Duck Pond! ;-P
i think the love and kisses probably works best.
Aww sorry to hear you both arent well! Hope your feeling better soon.
Never thought of warming apple juice! Feel better soon.
Awww, I hope the 2 of you feel better soon!! My TT is up.
Happy Thursday!
I used to cherish the days when both my children and I were sick together….it always meant lots of snuggling!
Hope you both feel better soon!
Aww! Sorry you two have been sick. Lil’ Duck is getting a lot of needed TLC! You’re a great mom!
Happy T13! Thanks for stopping by!