Coughs under 2

Aww poor wee man. My DS is also coughing lots too and has thrown up as a result. Perhaps a steam inhaler maching which you can hire from the chemist to use in his room overnight or for naps? I have heard that you can use a slow cooker too but no idea how - might be worth a google!

Vicks baby balsam rub on his chest could be good too. Otherwise lots of cuddles from mum is also good medicine! I have been doing that this morning and have slug trails of snot all over my shoulders! Think I'll be staying in the rest of the day!

Hope he improves soon.

HuMum, I've been swearing by the weleda cough elixir this winter - works so well for H. I give him 3mL every couple of hours for one day, then gradually decrease the frequency as his cough gets better.

Crock pot in his room filled with hot water, put some vicks in it, put it on low and leave a gap with the lid for the steam to escape. Keep the door closed so the room really stinks of it and raise the head end of the bed. You'll need to air the room while hes not asleep though otherwise it gets rather damp. But it does help with coughing and breathing.

My dr recommended dissolving half a tsp of honey in warm water and let him sip that. According to him this has proven to work better than storebought cough medicines. And since your DS is over a year he's allowed honey.

Manuka honey is suppose to be the best type of honey to use.

Anyway of getting it into them e.g. sandwiches works.

Arianne is always getting a cough I also can't wait till she is 2.