Home Remedies for Runny Nose, Congestion, Cough-Cold in Babies and infants - 2
Remedies for baby older than 1
year
1. Chamomile
Chamomile can ease the symptoms and
discomfort of a runny nose and reduces sneezing. Moreover, this herb can boost
your baby’s immunity.
1.
Boil 1-2 teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers in cup of boiling water.
2.
Boil it for 8 minutes on low flame.
3.
Strain it and allow it to cool.
4.
Add 1 teaspoon of honey to it. Give your baby 1 tablespoon after every 2
hours.
2. Ajwain with adulsa &
liquorice
1.
Take 1 tablespoon of carom seeds/ajwain/celery seeds, 2 adulsa leaves,
one behda and 2-3 pinches of liquorice powder.
2.
Boil all these ingredients in glass of water until it reduced to half.
3.
Strain the mixture. Let it cool and then add 1 teaspoon of honey to this
liquid mixture.
4.
Give 2 tablespoon at a time to your baby and continue it after every 3
hours. Above ingredients are easily available in ayurvedic shops.
Note: Also apply some
warm ghee on your baby’s nose to get out the nasal mucus easily.
3. Cinnamon with lemon and
honey
Add 2-3 pinches of cinnamon powder, 1
tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to cup of hot water. Stir it properly and cool
it down. Then add 1 teaspoon of honey to it. Give 2 tablespoon to your baby after
every 3 hours to relieve the symptoms and discomfort of a runny nose.
4. Ginger with honey
Add 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger juice
to cup of boiling water. Boil it for 5-7 minutes on low flame. Let it come to
normal temperature and then add 1 teaspoon of honey to it. Give your baby 2
tablespoon after every three hours as cold syrup.
5. Fennel seeds with Cardamom
& Cloves
1.
Boil 1 tablespoon of fennel seeds, 2-3 pinches of cardamom
powder/elaichi and pinch of clove powder/laung in glass of water.
2.
Boil until it
reduced to half. Strain the mixture. Let it cool down.
3.
Then add 1 teaspoon of honey to it to improve the taste.
4.
Give 1 tablespoon of this water after every 2-3 hours.
Note: You can try above remedies to treat runny nose, common cold and cough during your pregnancy too.
6. Steam
For kids older than 9 months, you can
use your facial steamer or hot water bowl. Sit with your baby on your lap and
lean over a steamer or bowl of hot water with a towel over your and baby’s head
to trap the steam. Repeat this twice a day. Inhaling steam helps clear out the
mucus that causes the sneezing and runny nose. It also helps your baby sleep
better.
7. Warm Chicken Soup
For baby
older than 1 year, warm chicken soup will help reduce the uneasiness of a runny
nose and cold. Moreover, warm chicken soup increase immunity and prevents
infections of the respiratory tract in baby.
Simply make
some chicken soup; you can add some vegetables like beetroot, spinach and
carrots. Give it to your baby 2-3 times a day.
Home Remedy for babies of all ages
Eucalyptus Oil
Eucalyptus can reduce runny nose and
associated symptoms in your baby and also helps to get rid of mucus, as it
works as a natural decongestant.
1. Mix 8-10 drops of eucalyptus oil with
3-4 tablespoon of warm extra virgin olive oil. Massage your baby’s chest and
back with this warm mixture twice a day, especially before baby’s bedtime.
2. You can also add 5-6 drops of
eucalyptus oil to baby’s warm bath water. Let your baby enjoy the warm bath.
Repeat it twice a day.
Acupressure point for nasal congestion
1.
Place your index finger on both side of baby’s or adult’s nose at the
widest part, and gently press this point for 7-10 seconds.
2.
Press this point 4-5 times in one cycle. You have to use a gentle
pressure only.
3.
Pressing on this part, gives instant relief. You can repeat this
technique up to 2-4 times a day.
Caution: Above
acupressure point should be applied only to children above 1.5 year.
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