5 Ways to End Your Sick Kid's Misery

Kids under 6 years old shouldn't take over-the-counter medicine, but we've got a list of other remedies to try when your kid is feeling awful.

By Michelle Crouch

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Honey

A spoonful of honey quiets kids' coughs better than over-the-counter cough syrup and helps them sleep, according to a study from Penn State Hershey's College of Medicine. And Canadian researchers found that honey can kill bacteria that cause sinus infections. Look for darker honeys that have more antioxidants. Never give any honey to babies under age 1.

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Comments (2)

Ruthspivey6 wrote:

One thing that my be causing your child illnesses are the chemicals in your home! Things like ecezema from laundry detergent and Lysol is a registered pesticide with the EPA. You can get green products in your home cheaper than the stores. I found it, and want to share:) check out essentialconsumption.advancingwithus.com to learn more!! Let's give our children a fighting chance!!!

4/11/2012 11:16:44 PM Report Abuse

jdmalabre wrote:

not sure if that would work, ut it doesn't hurt to try it.

12/2/2011 11:31:52 AM Report Abuse