You don’t want the water too cool because you don’t want to drop the body temperature too fast.
Most kids will be pretty cooperative because they should begin to feel cooler within a few minutes. This treatment is a traditional naturopathic approach. The theory is that the cold feet stimulate an increase in circulation and an increased response from the immune system. The result is that the body expends heat and ends up drying the socks and cooling the body. This treatment can relieve chest congestion as well.
The cool or cold towels draw heat out of the body and can lower the body temperature. Repeat when the towel is dry or not cool enough anymore to give relief. This can be repeated as often as needed.
Avoid heavy, fatty or oily foods like barbecued or fried foods. Avoid spicy foods like chicken wings, pepperoni, or sausages too.
Make sure you include a good and easily digested source of protein such as scrambled eggs or chicken (add a few pieces of meat to your chicken broth).
If you are breast feeding your baby, keep that going as much as possible. You’re adding food, water, and comfort. Kids (and you) might enjoy frozen popsicles as a way to stay hydrated. Just try to avoid too much sugar. Look for all-natural fruit popsicles, frozen Italian ices, frozen yogurt, or sherbet. Just don’t forget to keep drinking water too!
Holy Basil (Sweet basil will work– just not quite so well) White willow bark Peppermint or spearmint Calendula Hyssop Raspberry leaf Ginger Oregano Thyme
looks sick or has no appetite fussiness drowsiness obvious signs of infection (pus, discharge, streaky rashes) seizure sore throat, a rash, a headache, a stiff neck, an earache other rarer signs to watch and immediately seek medical attention for: high-pitched cries or sounds like a seal barking difficulty breathing or has a bluish tinge around the mouth, fingers or toes swelling on the top of the baby’s head (the soft spot called the fontanelle) Limpness or lack of movement
looks sick or has no appetite fussiness drowsiness obvious signs of infection (pus, discharge, streaky rashes) seizure sore throat, a rash, a headache, a stiff neck, an earache other rarer signs to watch and immediately seek medical attention for: high-pitched cries or sounds like a seal barking difficulty breathing or has a bluish tinge around the mouth, fingers or toes swelling on the top of the baby’s head (the soft spot called the fontanelle) Limpness or lack of movement
looks sick or has no appetite fussiness drowsiness obvious signs of infection (pus, discharge, streaky rashes) seizure sore throat, a rash, a headache, a stiff neck, an earache other rarer signs to watch and immediately seek medical attention for: high-pitched cries or sounds like a seal barking difficulty breathing or has a bluish tinge around the mouth, fingers or toes swelling on the top of the baby’s head (the soft spot called the fontanelle) Limpness or lack of movement
Dry, sticky mouth or crustiness around the lips/eyes in a baby More sleepiness, fussiness or tiredness than usual Thirst (Look for a “lip smacking” behavior or pursing of the lips to tell if infants are thirsty. ) Decreased urine output Dry diapers (They should need to be changed because of wet diapers at least every three hours. If the diaper is dry after 3 hours, that may mean some dehydration. Keep pushing fluids and check after another hour. If the diaper is still dry, call your physician. ) Dark urine Few or no tears when crying Dry skin (Gently pinch the back of the baby’s hand, just pinching the loose skin. Well-hydrated babies have skin that bounces right back. ) Constipation Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
Extreme thirst, fussiness, or sleepiness in infants and children (In adults, this is seen as irritability and confusion) Very dry mouth, skin, and mucous membranes or crustiness around the mouth and eyes No tears when crying Dry skin that doesn’t “bounce back” when gently pinched into a fold Decreased urination with darker than normal urine Sunken eyes (This may appear as darker circles under the eyes. ) In infants, gently check for a sunken fontanel, the soft spot on the top of a baby’s head. Rapid heartbeat and/or rapid breathing Fever
Make sure there are no sharp edges, steps or anything nearby that could hurt the child. Do not hold or try to restrain the baby. Place the child or baby on their side or stomach. If the seizure lasts longer than 10 minutes, call emergency services and have the child examined (especially if they have a stiff neck, are vomiting or seem listless or lethargic).
