From mouthwash on blisters to soaking in an oatmeal bath for the dreaded chicken pox these remedies aren’t a 100-percent cure for any illness, but they can help relieve a lot of those uncomfortable symptoms and in some cases clear them up entirely. We understand that there’s a lot of remedies out there and not all of them work, but there are a few that do! These remedies have been tried and tested and won our stamp of approval.
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An added bonus? They all include things you could probably already find in your home! Here’s a look at some of the best home remedies every parent should know…
1. Honey for a Sore Throat
There’s nothing worse than a sore throat. It hurts, it’s uncomfortable, and when it’s our child who’s suffering it’s even worse. Luckily, there are several things we can do at home to soothe a sore throat. Reader’s Digest suggests giving a child a spoonful of honey before bed to ease their cough. However it’s important to note that this remedy cannot be used on infants. Babies under the age of 1 cannot digest and if they do it will make them sick. Only try this trick on children over the age of 1.
Adults can benefits from this trick too! I like to add some honey into my tea in the morning to help soothe a sore throat. Between the honey and the warm liquid gives me some much needed relief.