I’ve been sick for the past few days and I really hate it. Everytime I have colds I easily get irritated (who doesn’t?), so what more with your little one? I know that everytime your child gets sick, you get so paranoid. Initial reaction would be bringing her to the hospital and going to your pediatrician. But the next time your child encounters a minor ache or injury, home remedies are often the best way to make her feel better. I love home remedies because basically you spend less and you can find all these smart solutions throughout your house.

• Sore throat – According to Lane Johnson, MD, associate professor of clinical family and community medicine at the University of Arizona college, a spoonful of Honey eased your child’s cough. Actually they found out that it’s better than a cough medicine. This home remedy is not applicable for babies under 1 year.
• Bug bites – You can use baking soda to lessen the itchy feeling that your child is complaining about. Just mix baking soda and enough water to make a thick paste and smear it on the bites and let it dry.
• Stress – Oh yes, your child can feel stress too! So for her to be able to relax and breathe properly, allow her to slowly, blow long bubbles from a soapy wand.
• Tummy problems (Vomiting)-  Ginger stops the stomach contractions. Boil the ginger and then let it steep for 4 to 5 minutes. You can add honey to make it taste better. Let your child drink it 1 hour before your car trip.
• Minor Swelling – You can use a cold slice of cucumber to soothe hot swollen skin.You can use this if there’s a minor swelling only other than that, go to your pediatrician.

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