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I've discussed in my previous post that honey could be used to soothe cold and flu symptoms for your 12 months old and neti pot for your 4 years old and up. Today, we'll discuss another 2 effective and safe home remedies to soothe cold: (3) Nose blowing (2 years and up) How it helps Clearing the nose of mucus helps your child breathe and sleep more easily and generally makes him feel more comfortable. And he'll be nicer to look at, too! What you need A container of soft tissues. How to do it Many kids don't master this skill until after age 4, but some are game by age 2. Tips for teaching nose blowing: 1. Let your child copy you. For some kids, that's all it takes. 2. Explain that blowing your nose is "backward smelling." 3. Have your child hold one nostril shut and practice gently blowing air out one side. A mirror or a little piece of tissue under the nose will help him see his breath, too. 4. Teach him to blow gently. Blowing too hard can hurt his ea...

What can you do when your child comes down with a cold or the flu? Try these gentle, effective, and safe home remedies. 1) Honey (12 months and up) How it helps Honey coats and soothes the throat and helps tame a cough. In a study conducted by Pennsylvania State University's College of Medicine, parents of 105 children ages 2 to 18 rated honey helpful and better than cough syrup for treating children's nighttime coughs. What you need Honey, available at any grocery store. Honey often gets hard at room temperature. To soften it, spoon some into a container and heat it briefly in a microwave or boil some water and then set the honey jar in the very hot water for five or ten minutes. Your child must be at least a year old to try this remedy. How to use it If your child is 1 to 5 years old, give him 1/2 teaspoon of honey. If he's between 6 and 11 years old, give him 1 teaspoon. Some people mix their honey with hot water and add a squeeze of lemon, which provides a little vitami...