How to Take Care of a Sick Little
🤕Have your little relaxed and not focused on anything, like homework
🤕If they hit their head and show any signs of a concussion, don’t let them sleep and take them to a doctor ASAP
🤕Have them take pain killers
🤕Make sure it’s not from dehydration or hunger
🤕Laying in a cool, dark room with a damp towel on their head can help
🤕If they’re nauseous, don’t force feed them.
🤕If the headache is caused by dehydration, have then sip water and Gatorade slowly. If the headache is caused by hunger, have them eat slowly so their tummy won’t hurt.
💊Make sure they can breathe properly at all times
💊Monitor symptoms daily, so if you go to the doctor, it’ll help with treatment and diagnosis
💊If they use an inhaler, have them take it more than normal (if needed)
💊Use Vick’s Vapor Rub and drink SleepyTime Sinus Relief tea
💊 Go to your doctor or the hospital if you can’t breathe, or if you have a fever accompanied with trouble breathing, excessive coughing, etc.
💊Sitting up helps with coughing fits
💊 Warm drinks help with a sore chest
💊Keep in mind that coughing from sinus drainage is a thing common with colds, so it may very well go away on its own.
😷Be aware of the symptoms common with the most popular strain, because different strains cause different symptoms.
😷This is obvious, but get your flu shot.
😷Wash your hands during the flu season…and every season, really
😷STAY HOME if you’re diagnosed with it
😷Keep yourself hydrated and well-fed if you can eat
😷Follow your doctor’s instructions
😷Follow the tips for headaches (above)
😷If you vomit often, sit up while you sleep!!
😷DayQuil and NyQuil are saviors
🤧Buy lollipop cold drops! Much better than icky cherry regular drops.
🤧Again, NyQuil and DayQuil are your saviors
🤧Drinking warm liquids help soothe a sore throat too
🤧Rest as much as you can!
🤧Monitor your cold to make sure it doesn’t turn into anything serious, like bronchitis or mono
🤧Nasal sprays and Nettipots are great for stuffy noses!
🤒Monitor your temperature regularly, and if it won’t lower go to your doctor
🤒Monitor symptoms that go along with your fever
🤒 Keep a cool towel on your forehead (cute Disney ones are also available at the store!)
🤒 Wear a lightweight outfit but keep blankets near you to deal with temperature changes
🤒Take ibuprofen or Tylenol to lower your fever (if you’re under 18 DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN)
🤒99-101° F is considered low grade, 102°F and higher is considered high grade. If you have a high grade fever that increases or doesn’t go away for 3 days, get medical help
Things Caregivers need to know:
🦄If the above illnesses are more common for your little to have. For example, my daddy knows I have asthma and is aware I get sick easily and more often than most people.
🦄In littlespace, your little may not know how to communicate they don’t feel well. For this reason, be alert if they seem to be fussy more, not eating, drinking, or going to the bathroom normally, etc.
🦄Encourage your little to take their medicines and go to the doctor if it’s needed. This is important to their health!
🦄Be ready for more tantrums, cuddles, and whining
🦄Be lienient with rules and punishments since we’re sick, please.
🦄Make your little nap if they’re at all sleepy, since sick littles need more sleep
🦄Encourage them to rest and not play
🦄Clean sheets and replace toothbrushes after they’re healthy again to ensure no one else re catches it
🦄When in doubt, cuddle!!!
We’re not doctors by any means, but we hope this can help :)
-Pumpkin and Blueberry 🧡💙
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