Natural Cough Remedies For Babies

When your baby comes down with a cough, you want to do whatever you can to make her more comfortable. Yet at the same time, you don't want to grab over the counter medication, since there are usually side effects and chemicals that you'd rather not expose babies to if it can be avoided. What's more, recent studies have shown that cough syrups are worthless and the sugar they contain may even prolong illness.

Thankfully there are quite a few natural remedies that you can try to calm your baby's cough. If your baby seems congested, take her in the bathroom and run a hot shower. The steam from the shower will help loosen that congestion in her lungs.

Putting your baby in a warm (not hot) bath can have the same effect. Make the bath even more effective by adding a few drops of eucalyptus, sage or thyme oil into the bath water. The vapors from these essential oils will help open baby's airways, allowing her to breath easier. The vapors from these oils will also sooth a sore throat.

If your baby's cough is caused by croup, sometimes the best course of action is to wrap her up warmly and take her out in the night air. The cold air sometimes calms the inflammation in the upper airways.

You can also use sage and thyme to make tea out of them. The warm herbal tea will help clear mucus out of your baby's lungs. Please check with your pediatrician to find out at what age you can start giving your baby these herbal teas.

Licorice tea is another great natural cough treatment. Licorice has antibacterial properties that will help you baby fight the bacteria that are causing the cough. It also soothes the throat and calms the respiratory tract; helping her get some much needed sleep. Make a cup of licorice tea and give it to your baby as warm as possible, of course without burning her.

Another very effective and gentle natural cough remedy for babies is an herbal rub. Start with 3 to 4 tablespoons of olive oil and add 2 drops of essential oils to the olive oil. Good oils to use are eucalyptus, sage, rosemary and peppermint oil. A mixture of eucalyptus and rosemary works really well at night, since the eucalyptus will calm your baby's cough and allow her to breath easier, while the rosemary helps calm her down and drift off to sleep.

Mix the olive oil and essential oils well, then apply the mixture to your baby's chest and back. If the baby is small, swaddle her in a soft blanket, otherwise keep her back and chest as covered as possible with a thicker, tight fitting shirt to build up body heat which will allow the essential oils to vaporize. As baby breathes in the fumes, breathing will get easier.

A humidifier is another great option when it comes to making your coughing baby more comfortable. Use a few of the same essential oils suggested above and run the humidifier in baby's bedroom.

Some Moms have found that breastmilk will help soothe and heal a cough better than any other drink. If you're nursing and baby develops a cough, don't stop breastfeeding. Increase baby's feedings. Breastmilk is not a dairy product and is the safest food for baby when he's sick.

This article is provided for information purposes only. Please consult your baby's health care provider before trying home remedies.

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Home Remedies for Diaper Rash - What to Do for Infant Skin Rashes

Infants have a very sensitive and delicate skin, and the chances of them getting a diaper rash are very high. Just when you may think that leaving a wet diaper on the baby for a few hours will not cause much harm, the rash might start to develop. Of course, the rate of the development of the rash, and its occurrence is different in each baby. But overall, wet diapers not changed for a long time can cause severe rashes on the baby's buttocks as well as legs.

It is obviously not safe to trust different medicines and creams available in the market to cure rashes on the baby's skin. They might have a harmful effect which could create further damage. Thus, it is always good to go in for some safe and tested home remedies instead, which cause no harm, and are quite effective too. With these home remedies, you can be guaranteed that your infant's skin will not be damaged in anyway.

One of the simplest things that you can begin with is to apply coconut oil regularly on the rash. It will help to soothe the itching and the irritation and will give some comfort to your baby. When infants are affected with diaper rash, they have a tendency to cry a lot as a means of expressing their pain. But with coconut oil, the rash should be able to get cured faster, and the baby will be fine.

Next, make sure that you are not using low quality diapers of any kind of harsh clothing on the baby while he/she is affected with the rash. That can cause further irritation and will make the problem more complicated.

Aloe Vera gel can be applied on the rash to help it cure faster. It will also reduce the inflammation and the itching and will make the baby feel relaxed. Aloe Vera gel is very cool in nature, and its properties are good for treating many different kinds of skin allergies. Besides, it is completely safe and has no harmful effects on the baby.

To relax the baby's skin, it is a good idea to make your baby stand in front of the fan for a little while, so that the air can reduce the burning sensation. This is not exactly a cure for the rash, but is definitely a good way to cool down the rash and comfort the baby.

There are many different ointments available in the market for rashes of all kinds, and special ones that are meant only for diaper rashes. However, it is always good to first have a check with your doctor before you use that ointment on your baby's skin. In severe cases, the doctor may also advise some minor diet tips to ensure that the baby does not feel irritated with the rash. Some people also apply a paste made out of corn starch on the rash to cure it, and to reduce the itching and discomfort.

Read more useful Home Remedies for Diaper Rash. Also know effective Home Remedies for Breastfeeding Problems.

Acne and Acne Care With Natural Remedies Part I

Acne---external causes of acne-- prevention and natural care

There are many types of skin problems that affect people around the world but the most common is acne. There are external and internal causes of acne.

A) External cause of acne:

Acne caused by dirt and oil plug up your skin's pores. If the bacteria gets trapped, then the skin gets red and inflamed and you get pimples. This generally is a result of improper diet.

B) Internal cause of acne:

Acne caused by excessive amounts of germs existing in a person's system. The liver and kidney working to cleanse the system of toxins are unable to remove all germs completely, the extra burden is placed on the skin to remove them.

In this article, we will discuss acne that are caused by external factors, and here are some tips would help

1) Diet change

Reducing the excessive amount of processed fatty and fried foods intake. These are the main factors causing your skin to become oily and increases the risk of acne.

2) Treatment

Always wash your body immediately after exercise, work out, etc. with mild soap and tepid water. Keep your skin clean all the time, specially your face. For acne treatment and cure you might want to try some of the following natural remedies mixtures.

*Believe or not, the number one choice is baby urine. Apply wet baby diaper to the affected area and you will see amazing results in a few weeks.

*Boil 1/2 cup of buttermilk, add some honey while it is still hot to get a thick, creamy consistency and apply the warm mixture on the effected area. Leave it on for 15 minutes then wash it off with tepid water.

* Extract cucumber juice from organic cucumber and apply the juice to the affected area everyday. Leave it for 15 minutes then wash it off with tepid water.

* Wash your face with mild soap and tepid water, then apply a thin layer of extra-virgin olive oil. Do not wash it off. Let the skin completely absorb the olive oil. Do it everyday.

*Mash 1 cup of strawberry and 2 cups of apple cider vinegar, strain the pulp and seeds after 4 hours then massage the liquid on your face. After 15 minutes, wash it off with tepid water.

These are only some of many natural remedies mixtures that can be used to prevent and cure acne.

Kyle J. Norton
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I have been studying natural remedies for disease prevention for over 20 years and working as a financial consultant since 1990