Comforting Your Children When They Are Sick

 

Every parent’s heart breaks when their child comes down with a cold or the flu. You feel helpless watching your little one suffer through the fever and congestion.  While there is no magic wand that will completely put an end to the cold or flu there are things you can do to help both you and your child cope.  In the following article I will share tips and ideas for things you can do to help give your child some relief.

Simple Relief

Sometimes the simple things you do can make a big difference. For instance, if your child is running a fever or just feels warm to the touch an easy way to comfort them is a cool wet wash cloth. If your child is sleeping simply place the wash cloth folded across their forehead or neck. Please note, this is not recommended for very young children or babies. For a child who is awake allow them to place the wash cloth where it will bring them the most relief. Continue getting the wash cloth wet as it warms to your child’s body temperature. 

Put It Within Reach

Have an area set up for your kid so that everything they might need is within arm’s reach. This might be in their bedroom or maybe a spot on the couch. Place a small waste basket where they can easily reach it in case they feel sick and cannot make it to the bathroom or they may need to throw away used tissues from a runny nose. A box of tissues is always handy when you have a sick kid on your hands.  

Be sure that you keep a drink available; it is easy for children to become dehydrated when they are sick.  If your child is very young make sure that they have their favorite blankets and stuffed animal with them.

Entertainment Concerns

Find things to keep your child entertained while they are recovering. Gather a stack of books that you can read to your children or books your child enjoys reading, or a couple of puzzle books. If your little one likes to color have crayons, colored pencils, and coloring books out for when the they feel up to it. Since they will be laying around a lot while they are sick why not turn on a movie that you can watch together?

I hope that you found advice in this article that will make it easier the next time your child becomes sick. The truth is, in addition to following doctor’s orders, it is important to be there to offer your love and support. Keeping your child as comfortable as possible will make both of you feel better!

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