Hello everyone, wish you all a nice week.

My son of 16 moths is going through so much change. He’s having 8 teeth growing up all together and the last two days he’s having a cough which today got worse. He’s having tantrums non stop and I have literally tried everything.
Please help. The cough is really upsetting me.
Any natural remedies to ease his cough.

Love xx

Hi iris,

I have no magic cure I’m afraid!  Teething can be really tough on the little ones (and on the mamas too!)  My eldest suffered really bad with his teeth and whenever any came through his body concentrated on that and would always get some other ailment at the same time as his immune system was lowered.

My youngest has had an amber teething necklace form very early on and he hasnt had much trouble with his teeth.  http://www.myriadonline.co.uk/products.php?id=1371&name=Baby’s Amber Teething Necklace

No advice on the cough though, as hard as they are to deal with coughs are doing a job and suppresing them makes it worse in the long run.

Lots of cuddles and comfort is probably the best advice,

Hope he’s feeling better soon,
Michelle x

Having a hot shower and sitting him in the bathroom (with the door shut) can sometimes help. Steam often helps to make coughs more productive.

Tantrums are best dealt with by addressing the cause rather than the symptom IYSWIM. What is he tantrumming over? Usually at around 1 to 2 yrs they want to assert more control over their actions. Lots of explaining, reasoning, compromise, and offering hugs is often needed. They can get so frustrated, as hard as it is you just have to try to see the situation from their perspective and try to act accordingly.
x

Thank you for taking some time and replying. He was much better today. He had some fever last night but he’s doing well. I really appreaciate breastfeeding during the time he’s unwell. I really feel I’m comforting him. Unfortunately I had to leave him to the nursery (which I hate, but I have no choice for the moment).

Thank you again
Love xx