How I Handle Coughs and Colds (as a Pediatrician and Mom)

When my kids get hit with coughs and colds, I keep things simple and stick to what actually helps. In this video, I walk you through the exact tools and comfort measures I use at home as both a pediatrician and a mom, from saline and ibuprofen to honey, golden milk, and the products I reach for most. You’ll learn what’s truly useful, what I skip, and how to support your child through sick days without feeling overwhelmed    • Turmeric Milk for Coughs and Colds (Haldi ...      • Fever in Kids: When to Worry, Medications,...      • Quick Cold Relief Tricks Every Parent Shou...      • Tylenol and Motrin for Kids: Safe Dosing, ...   https://pedsdoctalk.com/podcast/manag... Resources: https://publications.ersnet.org/conte... https://publications.aap.org/pediatri... https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... 00:00 Intro 00:34 The Best Cold Remedy: Saline 03:06 Relive Cough and Cold Pain 05:11 Golden Milk and Honey 07:38 Comfort Measures to Help a Cold 09:44 Hydration and Rest 10:33 Why I Don’t Use Cough Syrup 11:47 How to Treat a Cold for an Infant 12:34 How to Handle Night Wake-Ups When Sick 12:50 When to Call the Pediatrician ***The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If a parent or guardian is concerned about their child, it is their responsibility to seek medical attention with the child’s healthcare provider.*** Check out all of the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. Visit https://pedsdoctalk.com/courses/ Sign up for the PedsDocTalk newsletter to stay updated on the latest news on all things child health and parenting! Here is the link: https://pedsdoctalk.com/newsletter/ SUBSCRIBE to PedsDocTalkTV to stay up to date!    / @pedsdoctalktv   Listen to The PedsDocTalk Podcast available on all Podcast apps. Many more resources at https://pedsdoctalk.com/ FOLLOW ME: Instagram:   / pedsdoctalk   Tik Tok:   / pedsdoctalk   Facebook:   / pedsdoctalk   Keywords: doctor, pediatrician, cough and cold remedies for kids, pediatrician sick day tips, how to treat colds in children, saline spray for baby congestion, honey for cough in toddlers, ibuprofen vs acetaminophen for kids, home remedies for child cough, Dr. Mona cold care tips