Although colds most often appear in times of low temperatures such as fall or winter, it is possible to have them throughout the year, especially in the case of babies and younger children. Common colds and colds cannot be cured with medication, since they are caused by a virus.
So, it is necessary to search home and natural remedies to help the child mitigate the effects from colds, such as coughs, nasal congestion, sneezes or excess mucus. Eucalyptus vapors have been used since time immemorial, and not in vain since there are many healing properties of this aromatic plant. Let's see how you can use it to help your baby when he has a cold and has trouble breathing.
Natural remedies for colds in babies
The symptoms of the common cold or the common cold are not serious, in most cases, although they are very annoying. Especially for babies and younger children, who are not yet aware of what is the reason for their discomfort and therefore they do not have the ability to manage them independently. These bothersome symptoms include coughing or shortness of breath caused by Respiratory infection.
One of the most effective home remedies is nasal washing, a simple technique that you can perform with a ready-made solution that is sold in pharmacies. Although you can also prepare one yourself Saline solution for this task, much cheaper and very easy to do. In this link we leave you the recipe and some tips for its use in babies.
Eucalyptus Steamers for Babies
Eucalyptus is a medicinal plant that has different healing properties. One of the best known is that of relieve congestion and breathing problems in general. In adults, it can be used in a variety of ways, but in babies it is important to take some precautions.
The main and most important is that not recommended in babies under two years of age. In the event that your baby suffers from many colds and respiratory problems, consult your pediatrician to obtain the best remedy appropriate to his age.
For babies over two years old, you can slightly increase the humidity in the room to facilitate breathing and the rest of the little one. Of course, always be very careful not to produce excess humidity or use high temperatures that can be dangerous for the little one.
The easiest method is to use a vaporizer or humidifier for the nursery. Add a few drops of eucalyptus essence in the diffuser and put it in the room an hour before the little one goes to sleep in that room. Make sure to clean the device very well to avoid the proliferation of bacteria and fungi, which can be very dangerous for the health of the little one.
If you don't have access to a specific appliance, you can always use a homemade method. You only need heat water in a saucepan and add eucalyptusLeave the pot in a safe place to avoid possible accidents with your baby or pets if you have them.
You can also make a natural eucalyptus oil, you just have to boil some leaves of this plant and strain the result. Once it is warm, to a temperature suitable for the little one, you can apply directly to the baby's chest and back. In this way, the little one can inhale the eucalyptus vapors while sleeping and this will help them sleep much better.
Once the child is older, he will be able to steam with eucalyptus to improve your breathing. Although it is important to wait until the child is old enough to do it safely.
Remember not to use these home remedies with eucalyptus on your baby if he is under two years old, as they could be dangerous. Before using eucalyptus or any other natural remedy, check with your pediatrician to make sure you can do it safely.
Eucalyptus is TOXIC in children up to approximately 5 years of age, and I am very surprised that on a page of "mothers" they do not know it and even recommend it,
They should be better advised.
Exactly, eucalyptus is toxic, but when ingested. In this article we talk about the properties of eucalyptus in vapors to improve cold symptoms. In any case, we always recommend consulting with your pediatrician before using any drug, whether chemical or natural. However, in the article we indicate that in no case should it be used for children under two years of age, which is the age recommended by pediatricians.
A greeting.
Hello everyone regarding eucalyptus. Based on my experience I have children at home including a six month old baby. I boiled eucalyptus and the house was impregnated with the smell and it seems to me that it did good to my baby who had a cold and my six-year-old girl took a little good time with her milk. And how I repeat again, I only mention it is my experience that they improved. But I only put three leaves to boil. You always have to be careful and read that it cannot be given to children under 12 years of age. Blessings