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Dealing with Colds and Small Children
Dealing with Colds and Small Children: "
Cold and flu season is upon us! Increasingly, pediatricians are recommending no cold medicines for small children, and it's good to have an arsenal to help those tiny bodies feel as comfortable as possible and heal quickly!
Some of our favorites:
What are some of the things YOU do for your sick people?
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Cold and flu season is upon us! Increasingly, pediatricians are recommending no cold medicines for small children, and it's good to have an arsenal to help those tiny bodies feel as comfortable as possible and heal quickly!
Some of our favorites:
- Acetaminophen (Children's Tylenol is a popular brand) for those night-time aches and sore throats
- Cool Mist Humidifiers- my kids have ones shaped like animals, and they love them. I love that they humidify the room, but don't get hot so there's no risk of burns.
- Warm drinks are a favorite- my 2-year-old loves when I give her warm water with a squeeze of lemon juice and honey. (Yes, it's lemonade. But so healthy, right?!) The warm water soothes swollen muscles in the throat, the lemon cuts through any gunk, and the honey is an antibacterial agent and also helps soothe muscles rubbed raw from coughing or mucus. Please don't tell our dentist, but on occasion I've put this in her sippy cup at night when she can't stop coughing. And....if there are any singers or speakers out there, I LOVE THIS STUFF. I once made it through a 2-hour-long Messiah rehearsal powered by nothing but a travel mug of this, during the nastiest cold.
- Homemade cough syrup- you can take an onion (or garlic, or ginger) and slice it up, then layer the slices in a glass jar with sugar in between each slice, using 1 cup sugar for 1 large onion. Let it sit on the counter a day or 2 until macerated, then strain the juices into a clean jar and store in the fridge. This is great for helping coughs be more productive, as it breaks up phlegm in the throat. We give our kids a teaspoon of it when they need it, and they love it.
- Warm meals, and healthy food whenever they're hungry. I like to get plant proteins in my kids when they're sick- beans and rice, wheat bread and peanut butter, etc. This is probably because my toddler was born a vegetarian it seems. If your kids will eat chicken soup, great! (Mine won't touch it.)
- Warm baths before bed
- Hug and cuddle time. Kangaroo care isn't just for infants! Especially when they're sick, kids need love and touch. Find the picture books, and that cozy quilt, or maybe even a favorite (calm!!) movie and snuggle up.
What are some of the things YOU do for your sick people?
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These are the greatest muffins to just forget that Weight Watchers Program of yours for a day & just go to town pigging out on these yummy treats!!!
Great Grains - Pineapple Sour Cream Muffins
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 box (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 cup sour cream
1 cup crushed pineapple, with juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 box (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 cup sour cream
1 cup crushed pineapple, with juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Preheat the oven to 400°.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and pudding mix. Stir in the brown sugar. In a separate bowl, combine the egg with the sour cream. Fold in the pineapple and the oil. Add this to the dry mixture, stirring only until moistened; batter will be thick. Fill greased muffin cups 3/4 full and bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack. Remove from the tins. Let cool and serve. Yield: 8 muffins
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