Question

My little man is congested. I don't want to give him meds if I don't have to, any natural remedies to help him sleep tonight?  

Answer 1

I did Vick’s on the bottom of my youngest sons feet at this age. But, I’m not sure it’s approved.  

Comments

@sulfapyridine I do the same

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@bushel I still do it and he’s 13. LOL

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@sulfapyridine I apply for my 9 year old and 1 year. especially helps for bad caugh

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@bushel yes!  

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@sulfapyridine I found zarabee’s carries something similar to Vick’s.  

Answer 2

Lots of saline and the nose frida

Comments

@livvie4945 definitely the nose Frida. Didn't know about this with my first but saved me with my second.  

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Same! I had no idea about it with my first two!  

Answer 3

Turn shower on hot close the door the sit with him a few mins the vapors should help

Comments

@grotto yep, saline cleanse after that and then a good aspiration. Cool mist humidifier in the room and Benadryl for sleep if nothing else is working.  

Answer 4

Prop his head a little more when he sleeps if you can. It can help him breath better, nasal aspirator his nose alot , and try a steamy bathroom. The doctor told me that cool vaporizer helps too.  

Answer 5

Cool mist humidifier

Answer 6

Snot suck right before bed and use a cool water humidifier!  

Comments

@ricardaricardama saline mist (nose frida). It will get way up there and loosen it up

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@ricardaricardama agreed with saline mist! Also, the steamy bathroom is very helpful. I have been known to use a clothes steamer instead of running the hot water constantly too!  

Answer 7

Zarbee’s makes a baby friendly rub you can put on his feet (kinda like Vicks)

Comments

@ricardaricardama no idea. Sorry!  

Answer 8

Steam. Vaporizer.  

Answer 9

Prop his mattress on a slight angel or use a wedge pillow

Answer 10

Apply Vick’s on chest and back spinal cord and massage feet with Vick’s and put socks on. I do the same for my 1 year. first check by applying on small area. and check the sesnsitivity of skin and apply

Comments

@ricardaricardama . is that eucalyptus oil

Answer 11

Love that you’re looking for natural remedies! So much safer for little ones!  

Answer 12

Ive used zarbees products and humidifier and the boys are 6 and 3 they are baby friendly with no honey.  

Answer 13

Steam shower, Maty’s Chest Rub and humidifier. Also, Zarbee’s Baby Cough & Congestion before steam shower will help loosen and clear his breathing.  

Answer 14

You can make your own non-toxic chest rub with SniffleEase, which is a blend from Young Living made especially for little ones. Just mix a few drops with organic coconut oil. I would for sure stay away from Vicks and anything else that is petroleum based. Diffusing essential oils is also a great way to purify the air and keep everyone in the house breathing easier.  

Comments

@oreste they have Vick’s without petroleum. I find it works better than any of the natural remedies. Just my opinion. and, I’m all about natural most of the time.  

Answer 15

So cute

Answer 16

Cool-must Humidifier running all night and make his room cooler than usually by a few degrees. Vick’s or oil on feet with socks.  

Answer 17

Warm mist humidifier is BEST. Keep room cooler and use that.