An apple a day, keeps the doctor away...

This is a great way to get your children to eat their daily fruits but it's not always that simple, and before you know it, your little one has the flue or a nasty cold.

Taking good care of your child and ensuring they get better as soon as possible is just as important as the medication that your doctor prescribes. Be sure to take care of yourself as well, unfortunately you can't all be sick at the same time. And according to all families, mom doesn't get sick leave! (Haha)

Here are some wonderful home remedies to keep in mind when your child gets sick:

Staying in

First is first, if your child is genuinely not felling good, keep them at home to prevent spreading germs and also getting them better ASAP. This way you can also monitor them through the day and make sure they get their medication on time. For these days you will have to have some movies ready for them to be relaxed and get better soon.

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Stay hydrated

This is a very important part of getting better. Make sure they take in enough fluids like water, tea or some sort of juice diluted with water. If your child is not fond of any of the mentioned fluids, make it interesting for them by making different flavours of jelly, popsicles or even some homemade soup.

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What is the difference between Cold and Flu?

The flu is a bit worse than a common cold so be sure to pick it up sooner than later.

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Burning up?

A fever is very normal when your little one is sick, so keep a wet cloth close by to place on their forehead or neck. Try to keep them as comfortable as possible and keep an eye on fevers that spike and struggles to break.

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Ouchie

A sore throat can make anyone irritated and uncomfortable, but to ease your child's throat, freeze juice and make ice chips so that it can numb their throats. Hot beverages can also sooth their throats like soup or tea.

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In the most cases, a common cold or flu can be soothed by medication and all the above remedies as well as affection, but, if you feel that things are getting worse and you are not to sure what to give your child for their symptoms, never doubt yourself to phone your house doctor, a friend or family member to get some advice!

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