We are now in the digital age, but some old-fashioned home remedies still are proving to be good at giving relief to minor health problems that children may have every now and then, like stomach aches, colic, colds, sore throat, or insect bites. Usually these old-fashioned home remedies are common things we find in the house like honey, lemon, ginger, chamomile tea, sugar and baking soda, and even duct tape. What is good about these natural home remedies is that they rarely have side effects, and they are always at home, ready to be put into use any time.
For colic, chamomile tea is the best natural remedy you can use; this can relax the intestinal muscle of your baby and help him relax.
A mixture of honey and lemon juice is very good at giving relief to your child’s sore throat that is brought about by cough. Mix a tablespoon of honey with a tablespoon of lemon juice then heat it in the microwave for a few seconds and then let your child take it. This is not advisable for children below 1 year old because honey is not safe for them.
For insect bites, baking soda can be used. Mix baking soda with enough water to make a paste. Apply the paste on the affected area. Baking soda paste is very good at stopping the itching, and it also counteracts the acidic swelling in the bite because of its alkaline content.
Don’t you know that your common duct tape is quite effective in removing warts? Yes, just place a small piece of duct tape on the skin over the wart. Replace the tape whenever it looks viscid. In three to four weeks, the wart should be gone.
If your child has motion sickness, it is good to let him drink ginger tea 30 minutes before travelling. Shred some ginger and add a tablespoon of it into five ounces of boiling water. Let it cool before giving it to your child.
There are many things inside your home that have been proven through time to be natural remedies for minor aches and injuries. But remember that you can rely on these natural home remedies only if you know that the ache or injury is minor. If your child’s condition seems serious, then it is better to contact your doctor.
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