2 year old with cough

[TwoBlue]

Hi there

my 2 year old DS has a persistant dry cough
Its not majorly nasty but persistant

Just wondering what i could give him for it ?

has anyone given a medicine or other remedy that they found worked well

Would appreciate any advice
Thanks

[poshBecks]

Hi Trace,
Sorry to hear Sam's unwell. I heard Dr John on Sunrise say that cough medicine is useless. Plus I'm not sure its suitable for 2 y/o either :rolleyes: Have you tried giving him a warm lemon & honey drink? That might help.

Sorry I cant help any more. :hugs:

[TwoBlue]

:kiss: thanks for your reply Becky !

I got sone dimitapp with a cough suppresant in it for tonight, suitable from ages 2 and up.
I'll let you know how it goes :)

:fingerscrossed: it works as he was up from 3am today !!

[Chickadee]

I'm usually cautious on dosing DD with medicine if it's not really necessary, but if she has a cough that's keeping her awake I won't hesitate to head to the chemist for a suitable cough syrup. I don't expect it to get rid of the cough entirely or any faster than without cough syrup, but if it gives her some relief for a few hours so she can sleep then it's worth it.

I hope Sam sleeps better tonight :)

[TwoBlue]

Thanks Martha i am much the same and avoid medicines if i can (for me also!) but i really need the sleep tonight !! LOL

Hopefully this stuff does the trick :fingerscrossed:

[nkenward]

Hi Tracey,

Have you got a vaporiser - it usually helps them sleep during the night. It definitely helped me as a kid - and DH & I still use it today (its about 25 years old). But Connor used it last night - and slept straight through (hasn't for about 6-8 weeks).

I find if they get a good nights sleep, they/you can usually function better during the day.

[poshBecks]

:wave: How did he go Trace?

[TwoBlue]

:wave: How did he go Trace?

better thanks Becky.. i think the medecine helped a bit.. still not great though...


Have you got a vaporiser - it usually helps them sleep during the night. It definitely helped me as a kid - and DH & I still use it today (its about 25 years old). But Connor used it last night - and slept straight through (hasn't for about 6-8 weeks)..

Hi Natalie, yes we do have a vapouriser but its being used in Ethans room and i am not buying another !! I guess when both are sick i just have to choose who needs it more.... definantly Ethan at the moment unfortunately...
Thanks for that anyway