Comments on: What To Do When the Kids Get Sick http://www.makeandtakes.com/what-to-do-when-the-kids-get-sick Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:22:44 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: shawnie http://www.makeandtakes.com/what-to-do-when-the-kids-get-sick#comment-16988 shawnie Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:52:25 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=2985#comment-16988 I am a FIRM believer in the humidifier, cool mist, moreover. Finally after years of my 5 yr old son suffering from chronic croup, asmha, and allergies, I have wised up and have avoided numerous trips to the doctor this season. I ran the humidifier since October, which is when the allergies start here in FL, and it's still running to-date. Propping the mattress is a big one with the coughs, simply putting a firm pillow under the mattress or using books underneath the legs of the bed, really cuts down on the coughing at night. Additionally, since allergies run in the family, I just start dispensing liquid Claritin (generic form of course), once daily for about 7 days and 9/10 times, the cold symptoms go away without a trip to the doc. I can't tell you how many "wasted" co-pays I have paid, only for the doctor to say, "oh it's just a little allergy symptom, maybe some over-the-counter allergy medicine and a humidifier and it should clear it up!". I think too, by the time you get to your third child, you're just not as jumpy about rushing to the doctor for every little sniffle, although I'm sure a lot of other mommies figure it out a lot sooner than I did!! HA! Great post! I've heard alot about the emergen-c stuff and airborne, I need to remember to pick some of that stuff up so that I can give it a try! Hope your little ones are feeling better by now! =) I am a FIRM believer in the humidifier, cool mist, moreover. Finally after years of my 5 yr old son suffering from chronic croup, asmha, and allergies, I have wised up and have avoided numerous trips to the doctor this season. I ran the humidifier since October, which is when the allergies start here in FL, and it’s still running to-date. Propping the mattress is a big one with the coughs, simply putting a firm pillow under the mattress or using books underneath the legs of the bed, really cuts down on the coughing at night. Additionally, since allergies run in the family, I just start dispensing liquid Claritin (generic form of course), once daily for about 7 days and 9/10 times, the cold symptoms go away without a trip to the doc. I can’t tell you how many “wasted” co-pays I have paid, only for the doctor to say, “oh it’s just a little allergy symptom, maybe some over-the-counter allergy medicine and a humidifier and it should clear it up!”. I think too, by the time you get to your third child, you’re just not as jumpy about rushing to the doctor for every little sniffle, although I’m sure a lot of other mommies figure it out a lot sooner than I did!! HA! Great post! I’ve heard alot about the emergen-c stuff and airborne, I need to remember to pick some of that stuff up so that I can give it a try!
Hope your little ones are feeling better by now! =)

]]> By: Amy http://www.makeandtakes.com/what-to-do-when-the-kids-get-sick#comment-15525 Amy Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:54:36 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=2985#comment-15525 I too use Airborne, but I double it up with Zicam. I am in LOVE with this stuff!!! It's safe down to 3 yrs old, and it's a zinc-based proven cold preventer! I've found that the nasal spray gel is the most tolerable (the lozenges and other stuff are a little gross.) But it WORKS!!! Holy cow it's worth it! I too use Airborne, but I double it up with Zicam. I am in LOVE with this stuff!!! It’s safe down to 3 yrs old, and it’s a zinc-based proven cold preventer! I’ve found that the nasal spray gel is the most tolerable (the lozenges and other stuff are a little gross.) But it WORKS!!! Holy cow it’s worth it!

]]> By: Marie http://www.makeandtakes.com/what-to-do-when-the-kids-get-sick#comment-15057 Marie Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:09:01 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=2985#comment-15057 Liz - I've always waited to give my kids Airborne until they're 2. I don't know if that's a rule or not, but I give them half a dose when they're 2 until they're about 4. BUT of course ask a doctor before administering medication, I'm no authority!! :) Liz – I’ve always waited to give my kids Airborne until they’re 2. I don’t know if that’s a rule or not, but I give them half a dose when they’re 2 until they’re about 4. BUT of course ask a doctor before administering medication, I’m no authority!! :)

]]> By: liz stanley http://www.makeandtakes.com/what-to-do-when-the-kids-get-sick#comment-15052 liz stanley Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:36:36 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=2985#comment-15052 can you give toddlers airborne/emergen-c? my son is 15 months. it always works for me! can you give toddlers airborne/emergen-c? my son is 15 months. it always works for me!

]]> By: Dita http://www.makeandtakes.com/what-to-do-when-the-kids-get-sick#comment-15041 Dita Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:47:39 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=2985#comment-15041 I have a brand new grand daughter this Valentine day. The little thing, only few days old got cold from her mom. Mom recovered with antibiotic but little Zoe became really shocked, bewildered with the coughing fit (she was already struggling with the burping experience). All these are very new and strange to her. The only comfort we could give her was taking her to the bathroom and run the warm shower and hold her sitting at the edge of the bath tub. We learned that we could do that several times a day not exceeding five minutes each time. This might help toddlers and older children too. Good luck - Dita. I have a brand new grand daughter this Valentine day. The little thing, only few days old got cold from her mom. Mom recovered with antibiotic but little Zoe became really shocked, bewildered with the coughing fit (she was already struggling with the burping experience). All these are very new and strange to her. The only comfort we could give her was taking her to the bathroom and run the warm shower and hold her sitting at the edge of the bath tub. We learned that we could do that several times a day not exceeding five minutes each time. This might help toddlers and older children too. Good luck – Dita.

]]> By: Marie http://www.makeandtakes.com/what-to-do-when-the-kids-get-sick#comment-15036 Marie Sun, 22 Mar 2009 01:27:07 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=2985#comment-15036 Great tips and tricks! My littles are still sick and I'm going to try a few of these suggestions. Vicks, lozenges, nasal spray. And I love to know about the alcohol-based hand sanitizer. I'll make sure it's got that before we use it! Great tips and tricks! My littles are still sick and I’m going to try a few of these suggestions. Vicks, lozenges, nasal spray.

And I love to know about the alcohol-based hand sanitizer. I’ll make sure it’s got that before we use it!

]]> By: Melissa http://www.makeandtakes.com/what-to-do-when-the-kids-get-sick#comment-15035 Melissa Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:12:33 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=2985#comment-15035 This tip is for when things get a little throw uppy. (I'm sure that's a word.) Use a ziplock bag. Throw up goes in and you zip and throw it in the trash never to be smelled again. This tip is for when things get a little throw uppy. (I’m sure that’s a word.) Use a ziplock bag. Throw up goes in and you zip and throw it in the trash never to be smelled again.

]]> By: Marya http://www.makeandtakes.com/what-to-do-when-the-kids-get-sick#comment-14997 Marya Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:23:35 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=2985#comment-14997 I do all of these plus I take Sambucol when I can, as well as echinacea tea. I do all of these plus I take Sambucol when I can, as well as echinacea tea.

]]> By: Noel http://www.makeandtakes.com/what-to-do-when-the-kids-get-sick#comment-14996 Noel Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:11:06 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=2985#comment-14996 I've always been one to let sickness run its course. Unless it's strep throat or something with some serious side effects, we just give the kids over the counter medicine and plenty of rest. Thank the Lord, we really have never been a sickly family :) I’ve always been one to let sickness run its course. Unless it’s strep throat or something with some serious side effects, we just give the kids over the counter medicine and plenty of rest. Thank the Lord, we really have never been a sickly family :)

]]> By: Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect http://www.makeandtakes.com/what-to-do-when-the-kids-get-sick#comment-14995 Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:56:11 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=2985#comment-14995 My daughter has had her first ear infection this past week. And of course that came with a fever. Giving her lots of cold water to drink seemed to help. I've had lots of people tell me that for colds, it helps to rub Vicks VapoRub on babies' feet - but I've also read that that's actually bad for them. I don't know - I have tried it, but it didn't seem to help. My daughter has had her first ear infection this past week. And of course that came with a fever. Giving her lots of cold water to drink seemed to help. I’ve had lots of people tell me that for colds, it helps to rub Vicks VapoRub on babies’ feet – but I’ve also read that that’s actually bad for them. I don’t know – I have tried it, but it didn’t seem to help.

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