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 remember those days. Now the boys are teenagers and all I get now is “go away, I feel bad.” lol
Sounds like you have this feeling better routine down to a science!
Happy TT!
Cuddles make me feel better too!
Oh poor bears! Both of you! Johnson’s vapo-bath makes EVERYONE feel better. And we do the freezie pops. only 25 calories per pop, and just a few grams of sugar!
Number 4 is good ANY OL’ TIME *giggles*
There are some great tips in there. I always forget the chicken soup!
Thanks for visiting my TT!
Actually the sprite is not so bad for him – my mother used to give me 7-up when I was sick, and I would give it to my girls half strength when they were sick.
Oh, and also my mom would make Jello and give me a cup of the warm jello broth to soothe my throat while the other was gellin in the fridge.
Sounds like lil duckie is quite comforted and pampered…lucky little guy! Can I come be sick at your house? lol!
Awww….sounds very comforting. My Twenty some odds all want their momma when they are sick. Hope both of feel better.
Vapo rub is the best! I’ve used it over the past week myself! Hope Lil Duck feels better soon!
Mine are up here and here!
Although I don’t like when Katie is sick, it is the cuddles that really make it worthwhile. Sick together, I don’t know what we’d do. Cute list and I hope you both are back up and feeling better soon. -M
Awww. So sorry you’re both under the weather. One of my girls is feverish (due to teething) so I hear you about the comfort.
She’s too little for a lot of the things you suggested. But I am using the washcloth idea.
Thanks.