Home Remedies To Cure Baby Cough

Monday, April 30, 2012, 15:01

Cough is often caused by allergies. Whenever a baby has caught a cold, the first thing the parents do is; put their best efforts to treat it naturally. They normally do not prefer to treat the baby with strong medicines. It is well known that these medicines will have side effects on the little one. So, you can go with the natural home remedies to soothe your baby's cough.

These are a few effective and safe home remedies to cure your baby's cough.

Steam- Steam helps to cure the blockage in nostrils. Hot air helps to dissolve baby's cough. The easiest method is to turn your bathroom into a steam bathroom. Run hot shower to produce steam. Close the door and sit with your child inside for 15 minutes twice a day. This steam gets rid of the congestion in nose and lungs.

Honey and Lemon- It is another home remedy to cure baby cough naturally. This homemade decoction helps to reduce congestion. It clears teh nasal pssage making it easier for your baby to breathe. Honey and lemon mixture provides relief to the throat, kills infections and has many other effects. All you have to do is, mix a teaspoon of honey and lemon in hot water and feed your child. It makes the baby feel better.

Turmeric: This is a healthy and reliable spice to treat baby cough. Use this home remedy to cure cough in babies. If you are breastfeeding, rub a pinch of turmeric powder on the breasts before feeding. If you are using a bottle, mix a pinch of turmeric powder in milk. Feed your baby two times a day.

Oil massage- Essential oils can be used as an alternative to cure your baby's cough. Healthy oils such as are eucalyptus, rosemary, sage and peppermint oil are good home remedies to cure baby cough. Make a mixture of olive oil and either of these essential oils. Massage on your baby's chest and back with the prepared mixture of oils. Keep the baby covered as much as possible with a thick fabric shirt to build up body heat. This will allow the oils to vapourise and also make the baby breathe easily.

These are the home remedies you can follow to treat your baby's cough. Do you know any other natural ways to cure baby cough?