My small people are growing up fast. This means many things, but in my ‘mom-world’, it means they infrequently crawl in to my lap for comfort. Except when they are sick. The good news for me is that they do still need a little bit of extra love for me when they have a cold or the flu.
So, how do I help them feel better quickly? I bend over backwards. Just kidding. Though I do try to make them as comfortable as possible.
That starts with spoiling them with love and comfort. Snuggling, reading with them, offering to rub their head or turn on their favorite movie are just a few of my go-to solutions when I first see the signs of a cold brewing.
I’ve got plenty more tips up my sleeve for moms who need help soothing their sick children. Today, I’m partnering with HEALTHY ESSENTIALS®, talking about how to soothe a sick child as we head in to cold and flu season. I’d love for you to take a look, and let me know what tips you have for making them feel better as soon as possible.
Disclosure – I’m proud to have a long term partnership with Healthy Essentials and Johnson & Johnson. As always, all thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.
It’s so important to have the right tools at our disposal to help keep our kids feeling as well as they can when they get sick. I always try to baby my kids as much as I can when they get sick.
It’s never fun when a child is knocked down due to a cold or the flu. Having the right OTC meds and lots of fluids on hand really helps.
I hate it when my little ones are sick. They just always seem so helpless. I’m just glad that there are all kinds of meds and products that can make it easier on them and recover quickly.
There is nothing worse than when your children are sick. I try to soothe them as much as possible. Thank you for sharing your tips.
Awee there is nothing worse than when our little ones are sick. We can feel so helpless but having good OTC meds is a good place to start. Sometimes my daughter wanted a heating blanket but other times wanted cool air. Broth, a non-caffeinated soda and crackers are always on hand!
I am lucky to work from home. When my Son is sick I am able to be home and take care of him. We like to watch his favorites on Netflix while he rests. I always make sure I am stocked up on medicine so I do not have to go to the store when a cold or flu hits.
My Mom always told me to take a HOT shower when I was sick and then she would snuggle me on the couch with some warm blankets. That always helped me so much! I miss her.
A sick child is definitely tough especially since you want to take all their pain away but you’re not quite sure how. It’s really nice to give it your best to make them feel better despite what they’re dealing with. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this.
This time of the year is terrible with sickness. It is especially so hard when children are sick. Can’t wait to see more tips from you.
Aww it is awful when you are sick, especially when your younger as it’s so much harder to cope, having your parents around to soothe you is a must.
Nothing stinks more than a sick kid. Soothing them is the fastest remedy to health for sure!
I spoil my son with love and comfort too when he’s sick. And I let him eat everything that he wants to. 🙂
I always made sure we were well stocked when my daughter was younger and when she went to university, I sent her with a “Dr. Mom” kit to make sure she was prepared too. Nothing worse than not having everything on hand to help your child feel better as soon as possible when they’re sick.
It’s so hard when our kiddos aren’t feeling well! But it sounds like you’ve got the whole Dr. Mom thing covered!
There is nothing worse than a sick child. I hate it when one of my kids get sick !! I wish I could take away their pain instantly!! Lots of snuggles is the only thing that works!