Ear aches, runny noses, coughing, tummy troubles….they’re no fun, especially when kids are involved. Today I’m talking about the fun stuff that comes along with parenthood; when kids get sick. Recently my little guy had a cold that left him feeling miserable. Hence the “fun” photo below. Yep #SickJustGotReal. Wondering what to do when kids get sick? Check out these tips below!
What to do When Kids Get Sick
This post has been sponsored by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare and 20th Century Fox. All thoughts and reviews are my own.
- Make them feel comfortable. As parents we can feel helpless, but our little ones are even more so. Comfort them with hugs, they’re favorite blanket or plush toy, and a comfortable, quiet place to lie down.
- Be prepared with snacks and drinks. Oftentimes kids will not have an appetite when sick, so it will be tough to get them to eat. It helps when you have their favorite snacks on hand, like crackers, fruit, and peanut butter toast. Don’t forget lots of fluids to keep them hydrated. You can also follow the recommended BRAT diet when kids have tummy troubles. These bland foods include bananas, rice, applesauce and toast.
- Entertainment. Rest is the best recipe when sick. Stock up on your child’s favorite movies! A few favorites from 20th Century Fox are Ice Age Collision Course, The Peanuts Movie, and The Sandlot.
- Medicine. Pfizer Pediatric products can help alleviate many cold and flu symptoms for kids.
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- Ease those aches and pains, while reducing a child’s fever fast with Children’s Advil®, a great solution for kids as young as 2 and up to 11. Children’s Advil® comes in several great-tasting flavors, including: Sugar-free Dye-free Berry, Bubble Gum, Grape, Blue Raspberry, Fruit and Dye-Free White Grape flavors.
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- All in a great tasting grape flavor, Children’s Dimetapp® Cold & Cough tackles a child’s most bothersome stuffy and runny noses, all while working to relieve cough, for ages 6+.
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My little guy is obsessed with the Peanuts movie, and all things Snoopy! After giving him the recommended dose of Children’s Advil, I put on his favorite movie and tucked him in with his favorite pal.
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Amanda Wood says
Lots of excellent advice, thank you so much! It’s hard to know what exactly to do for a sick kiddo when they’re just miserable, but definitely keeping them comfy and hydrated definitely make the job easier.
Ellen Casper says
Plenty of rest and keep them hydrated.
amanda whitley says
put on a movie to try and get them to relax and not exert energy
maria beas (@haboorymadebera) says
Definitely lots of rest, medicine as needed and lots of citric fruits as well as water. Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing giveaway.
Susan Smith says
I give them fluids, soup, medicine as needed and make sure they get lots of rest.
Sarah Mayer says
I make sure they get plenty of rest and liquids and are comfortable.
AEKZ2 says
My children feel better when they get a lot of rest, ginger ale, and chicken noodle soup
BRYAN E. says
When cold & flu hits our house we make a giant pot of homemade chicken & vegetable soup; that, along with ginger ale, hot tea with lemon, and sports drinks help keep our kids hydrated to fight the bug. Also, we crank up the humidifier !
tridingermckee says
A good movie, blankets, and Pfizer cold medicine for kids! This is what I use for my kids on their sick day.
Sand says
Lots of chicken soup, herbal tea and tissues with lotion.
B Alexandra says
My best tip would be to prevent the virus rather than treat it. If that doesn’t happen then I would say hydration is number 1!
Vikki Billings says
Lots of in the bed activities, like movies, coloring, reading, lots of rest, chicken noodle soup, 7up and cuddling!
Karrie Millheim says
Lots of TLC
Juanita May says
Drink lots of water, rest and extra love.
Breanne says
Lots of fluids and rest
Jenny Ham says
Lots of sleep and good soup
Virginia says
Netflix, saltines, and ginger ale.
Jessica says
My best tip is lots of cuddles and make it a movie day.
Peggy Rydzewski says
Make a fort in the living room and let them watch tv.
Mary says
We give lots of fluids and a cozy blanket and a couple of good movies always makes the time go by a little easier.
Teresa A Thompson says
Lots of rest, stay hydrated and lots of cuddles.
james m jenkins says
Have a thermometer that measures from exterior points, not internally.
marilynnawara says
Love, sleep, cold meds, DVDs and a warm blanket.
Allyson Becker says
Lots of sleep. And drink lots of fluids.
slehan says
No kids. For me it’s about getting lots of sleep, chicken noodle soup and drinking lots of water.
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Jessica Whitehouse says
Lots of rest, warm shower to help with congestion, and push the fluids. My kids tend to sleep a lot when they don’t feel good, so we do big-family-bed, where they pile up in my room and watch television or play their tablets quietly and cuddle up with my warm fuzzy blankets.
John H. says
I get them juice boxes and lots of Kleenex.
Jennifer H. says
I would say fudge bars and good movies!
janine h says
My kids need lots of rest if sick
Ashley S says
Lots of rest, liquids, vitamins and if needed, taking them to see a doctor to be treated.
Noelle Carroll says
snuggles and water, waiting it out and giving them the appropriate medication for their age
Francine Anchondo says
Make sure they get rest and stay hydrated.
Gabrielly says
Make sure they stay hydrated.
Stephanie L. says
Drink lots of water and get lots of rest.
Lesley F says
Lots of fluids and keep them entertained
Tina W says
Pedialtye popsicles and snuggle time on the couch.
Jen Reed says
Best tip for treating sick kids is rest, fluids, and LOTS of patience.
Nicole Martin says
Make them drink lots and lots of water!
Ashley Meggitt says
My best advice is to ensure they are hydrated with lots of water! Also hand washing is extremely vital is combating illness!
Birdie Skolfield says
I make em warm lemonade they love it and it s a boost of Vitamin C
Yvonne Delgado says
Netflix, oranges/orange juice, honey, lemon, hot cider, and lots of water!!
Erica Hall says
Menthol rub on the feet with socks on top- gets rid of coughing.
Gina Marie says
My best tip is to give them lots of rest, fluids, and some homemade chicken soup!
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Lisa V. says
My grandbaby always likes a warm bath and some cuddling.
allison says
naps and soup! Thanks so much for the chances to win.
Vanessa Flores says
childrens advil, a good movie, chicken soup, warm blanket, lots of fluids, lots of cuddling.
Shannon Kirby says
Lots of fluids!
Kyl Neusch says
Lots of Rest and Fluids
Ashley B says
Lots of LOVE!!
starlabates says
Aww, what a cutie you have there. We love the usual medicines for children that help tremendously. Also, tons of fluids, cuddles, blankets and fun movies will do the trick!
Natalie yeoman says
I would say make sure they get a bunch of fluid
Erica B. says
Just let them get a lot of sleep.
Brent Strassburg says
Lots of snuggles and whatever they want to keep them happy
susansmoaks says
i recommend lots of rest, fluids and hugs and kisses.
Jennifer Donelow says
Lots of love, warm blankets, chicken soup and gingerale.
jeepingeos says
Provide lots of fluids, rest and a good movie.
Rachel says
My tips for treating sick kids are plenty of rest, a soft blanket and homemade chicken noodle soup.
Sylvia says
plenty of fluids, cuddles, and rest.
Jennifer W says
My best tip is to make sure they get enough sleep.
Dan Dykstra says
Lots of LOVE, rest and liquids, chicken soup and a good nights sleep.
willgriesmer says
Keep them hydrated!
Steve Weber says
Shower them with attention!!
Candace Miller says
Apple cider vinegar and rest.
Stephanie Liske says
What I do with my kids is cuddle and coddle them and then make sure they get enough fluids, give Tylenol if they have a fever and make sure they get rest.
Tracy Shafer says
Make sure you have plenty of tissue, soup and juice!
Lori Walker says
Patience….
sarah brushaber says
alot of rest
cheryl s says
stay hydrated and get lots of sleep
Brooke Allen says
Let them rest.
Karla R. says
Chicken noodle soup and sleep.
Amy Deeter says
My best tip for treating sick kids is stocking up on medicine and soup
melissa Resnick says
hugs and love
Sarah Waynick says
Since my daughter gets stuffy a lot, our biggest trick is shutting all the doors to the bathroom, and turning on the water as hot as it will get so that the room fills with steam. It works well for congestion, and is relaxing as well.
Amy Orvin says
Providing movies and coloring books always helps them feel better.
heather s says
juice and movies to watch
Eileen Burke says
Lots of cuddles and kisses!
Jenny Q. says
I usually turn it into a movie day and sit with them to spend time with them and let them rest.
katherine says
Warm cozy blanket good movie and lots of lquids
Christine Labelle says
Lots of fluids, soup and cuddles! A few good movies helps as well.
Katie Rose says
Blanket, netflix, crackers, and a straw capped cup of water. Let them veg out on the couch until they feel good enough to complain about how bad they feel. That’s almost always an indication mine are on the road to recovery again…
gracefulcoffee says
Lots of water, love, and warm blankets 🙂
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Carol says
I like chicken soup and rest.
Donna L says
Rest, plenty of fluids, homemade chicken soup and a whole bunch of DVD’s.
susitravl says
Keep them hydrated, make sure they get plenty of rest and take their meds.
Kristin McCall says
Have plenty of medicine on hand and chicken noodle soup.
athena graeme says
I give my little girl a fresh coconut. The water inside a coconut is sterile and full of electrolytes, it’s fantastic, during the war, hospitals in the tropic would use coconuts as IV’s when they ran out. It keeps her hydrated and gets her some valuable nutrients. Plus she really likes sipping one through a straw.
beth shepherd says
My best tip is to keep them hydrated with lots of love.
Alison King says
My tip is to make sure they get plenty of rest. We do this by having naps and a Disney movie marathon.
Kelly D says
My tip is to give them lots of juice, water, vitamins and to use a humidifier in their room.
Hil'Lesha O'Nan says
My best tip is to make sure that they get plenty of rest.
Debbie F says
Homemade chicken soup of course. But also warm socks, and my favorite: orange juice blended with strawberries for a big dose of vitamin c!
janicecrespo says
Make sure they get plenty of fluids and lots of cuddle time. Medicate when necessary, but never over medicate.
Tiffany Schantzenbach says
Lots of rest, warm blankets, and cozy up in front of the tv.
Char says
I give my kids lots of vitamin C, thanks!
Lauryn R says
My best tip for taking care of sick kids is to have them drink plenty of fluids and get lots of rest! A humidifier is also a huge help! 🙂
Jennifer Heintz says
I try to keep them resting, and make sure they drink plenty.
Bridgett Wilbur says
Lots of fluids,chicken soup, a warm blanket, and cartoon network.
Lisa Brown says
Lots of fluids, otc meds, and hugs and kisses.
meghan says
Sleep and cuddles
Tara Darity says
Get lots of rest and fluids!
Amanda Lea says
Plenty of rest and vitamin C!
msrodeobrat says
We always have warm soup and lots of cuddles and movies.
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bernie wallace says
I treat sick kids by making them get lots of sleep. Thanks for the giveaway. I hope that I win.
shirley says
Be prepared, have drinks, foods and medicine ready to use, never know when your child will get sick.
Kim Niland says
Medication and cartoons
Fiona N says
I usually mix juice with medicine for my son, and let him eat some rice soup when he is sick
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jalapenomamamn says
When the kids are sick I offer popsicles to keep their fluids up.
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Thomas Murphy says
Take medicine and go to sleep.
Sarah Hall says
Keep them warm, give them lots of fluids, cold remedies and lots of love.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
My tip is to make them as comfortable as possible, keep them hydrated with lots of water.
heather says
I make sure they get lots of rest and liquids and love.
Patricia says
Just making sure they get lots of rest and snuggles help out.
reneewalters3 says
Give them lots of fluids and sleep!
Linda says
My tip is to make sure they get enough to drink (water/soup) and make sure they take their medicine no matter what.
Jessica To says
My tip is to keep them calmly entertained but treat their symptoms.
Kristen says
Lots of rest, a cozy blanket, orange juice and ginger ale.
Seyma Shabbir says
with chicken soup and tea!
Mary Cloud says
Love and patience – the #1 things needed when you’re children are sick. Always try to work something they enjoy into the day like watching one of their favorite movies together
Tamra Phelps says
Well, I’m the aunt who usually winds up spending the day with the kid who stays home sick when Mom & Dad have to work, so my main job is to give them any meds they have & try to keep them hydrated. I always have juice boxes & popsicles for hydration. And, I’m the aunt not the parent, so I can humor them by giving them control of the TV if they are up to it!
jjohnson46 says
Making them comfortable is my #1 along with plenty of liquids!
latanya t says
resting and staying hydrated topped with medicine
Debbi Wellenstein says
I push the juice, and make sure they get lots of rest.
jeremy mclaughlin says
Making sure they get lots of rest.
janetfaye says
My tip is to eat Homemade Chicken sou and drink green tea with honey
tat2gurlzrock says
Lot’s of fluids and cartoons or books.
Becky VanGinkel says
Lots of cuddles!! My little girls just want to be held when they’re not feeling well. Plus use a humidifier and an oil diffuser with Liquid Vicks or Peppermint Essential Oil for congestion, popsicles and Gatorade to keep them hydrated, and fever reducer/pain reliever if necessary! I would much rather be sick myself than see my babies not feeling well, but unfortunately that’s not how it works.
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Elle says
Keep them hydrated and use cold medicine.
ColleenMarie says
I keep lysol wipes and spray on the hand to wipe down all common areas. We use tylenol and a humidifier for the kids while they sleep.
Maria H says
Lots of fluids, crackers, blankie and movies!
Barbara Riffe says
My best tip is, Call Grandpal. LOL. My little ones do not want to take meds but when grandpal walks in the door there is no fight at all.
Elena says
drink hot tea and rest
grandgiveaways says
Drink plenty of fluids and rest.
Lauren says
I think rest and fluids are the most important things.
Cheryl says
Love and patience.
Julie Wood says
I make sure to have medicine, plenty of fluids, rest and watch fun movies.
Amy Pratt says
Don’t have any…. hahahah just kidding. They need lots of love when they feel sick.
Natalie says
My tip is to make sure that they don’t share water bottles with other siblings and to make them drink a lot of fluids.
Margaret Smith says
I make sure that they get to rest and give them lots of tlc.
Janet W. says
My best tip for treating sick kids is to make sure they’re drinking plenty of fluids to keep from getting dehydrated.
Cynthia C says
My advice is to give them hot tea with honey, hot soup and keep them distracted with fun books and movies.
greentopiaries says
Lots of rest, cuddles, and keeping hydrated. Thanks for the chance!
Shelly Peterson says
Give them lots of fluids, rest and chicken noodle soup.
HS says
Chicken noodle soup with cartoon always comfort my kids when they are sick.
Courtney says
Lots to drink – and sleep!
h says
my best tip is to have lots of popsicles, like outshine which are real fruit juices. They taste good, they’re cold, and good on sore throats.
laura ari says
Let them rest and watch tv and give them lots of drinks.
Tonya Mcminn says
Lots of Rest and Fluids
Amy Stonger says
I rely on soup, lots of rest, and medicine as needed.
Lisa says
Lots of TLC
Alan Saxon says
Rest and Chicken Noodle Soup.
wendi says
definitely make sure they stay hydrated!!!
harolde says
Get them to drink plenty of fluids.