How Do You Suppress A Infants Cough?
A cough can be a sign that your infant is coming down with a “bug”. Parents are not recommended to give their child any OTC cough suppressants. This leads us to find natural ways to ease out child. Cool-Mist Humidifier Sometimes a child will get a cough because the air is too dry, especially in the winter time when the heat needs to run. A cool-mist humidifier helps to put moisture back into the air. Keep a humidifier running in the room that your child is in. I recommend a humidifier that does not take a filter. If you forget to empty the water from the humidifier the filter will start to mold. If it is turned back on the mold will be put back into the air. If you do not have a humidifier hang a damp towel in your child’s room. Warm Juice Giving your child warm juice (apple or even Pedialyte) can soothe a dry throat and loosen mucus. Place the about 8 ounces of juice in a microwave safe glass and warm for 30 seconds. Stir then pour the juice into your infant’s cup or bottle. Be sure t
