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Natural Alternatives for Kids

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Rachel Worley said #1 Feb 2, 2010 at 5:20pm

Can anyone recommend a natural alternative to make a sick child more comfortable? I hate giving mine tylenol or ibuprofen but I also don't like them not feeling well. Just something that could naturally take the edge off. Any suggestions?

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Stephanie C said #2 Mar 24, 2010 at 11:45am

I have a one year old and I've found that Hyland's makes the best natural stuff for when she has a cold (it came recommended by her dr.) They make sinus tablets for a stuffy nose, sniffles and sneezes tabs that work for a cold. Eucalyptus oil on her pajama shoulders at night works like vick's vapo-rub to clear up sinuses. Also a humidifier helps for that. Sambucus (sp?) works well for a cough--it's red and sticky, but it works. I found all this stuff at Whole Foods...hope this helps!

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