The common cold is more common in children than in adults because their immunity is not fully developed. If your baby never stops sniffing and coughing, here is a list of homemade remedies for the most common symptoms of flu, cold, and cough in children.
What can be the symptoms of a common cold?
Common cold symptoms in a toddler start with a runny nose, sneezing and a throat tickle but ends up with a lingering cough that often flares up resulting in sleepless nights. Here’s what you should look for –
- Runny nose (discharge is watery at first, then the mucus becomes thicker, and opaque)
- Dry cough
- Sneezing
- Congestion
- Watery eyes
- Sore or scratchy throat (which can be difficult to spot in a toddler)
- Mild fever (101 to 102 degrees F), especially in the evening
- Loss of appetite
- Restlessness
Home remedies which will help to relieve your kid from cold
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1. Garlic and Ajwain Pouch- Garlic and ajwain are both powerful cough and cold medicines because of their antibacterial and antiviral properties. This mixture is one of the best herbal remedies for colds in kids.
- Take 2 cloves of garlic and 1 spoon of ajwain, and roast them dry.
- After cooling, place them in a muslin cloth and tie them.
- Keep this bag at a safe distance from the baby to make them feel comfortable.
- This pouch will help clear any blockages the baby may have caused by a cold.
- Alternatively, you can rub the pouch on the bottom of the baby's feet to get the result.
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2. Mustard Oil Infused With Garlic and Carom Seeds- Mustard oil, garlic and ajwain all have antibacterial and antiviral properties and also have a soothing effect on the baby as they ease congestion.
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Heat 1/4th cup of mustard oil and add 2 cloves of crushed garlic and carom seeds to it.
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Once they turn brown, take it off the stove.
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Try massaging this oil on the baby’s chest and under his feet.

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Tulsi-Ginger Kwath- Tulsi and ginger have known benefits balancing Kapha dosha and treating phlegm.
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Start taking a handful of Tulsi leaves and crush them well in a mortar and pestle.
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Now put this in a boiling pan with two cups of water and boil until the water has reduced.
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Try adding two pinches of ginger powder to it. Allow the mixture to cool down and give this to your child three to four times a day.

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Peppermint Steam- Add two to three drops of peppermint oil to a large bowl of steaming water. Place it safely and conveniently for your child to inhale the steam. This will open up nasal congestion.
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Dry Roasted Turmeric Rub- Turmeric can help in relieving cold symptoms as it has antiviral and antibacterial properties.
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Burn a dry turmeric stick till it is charred on a stove and then make a paste by adding some water.
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Applying it on the bridge of the baby’s nose can provide relief. Avoid applying the paste inside the baby’s nose.
Precautions to Take While Using Remedies-
- The baby needs 18 hours of sleep, and toddlers or older kids get a minimum of 8 hours of sleep when they have a cold and cough.
- Avoid giving honey to children who are less than 1-year-old. This could lead to a disorder called infant botulism which is a form of poisoning.
- Ensure that your child is not allergic to any ingredient you will be using in your home remedy.
- Try to feed the baby warm fluids that will help in flushing out the mucus, hydrate him, and provide him relief from the cold.
- Wash your and your baby’s hands frequently during this time to avoid infections. 80% of infections spread through touch.
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