{"id":261813,"date":"2025-11-17T21:37:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T21:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boiron.ca\/?p=261813"},"modified":"2025-11-24T16:15:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T16:15:50","slug":"colds-and-coughs-in-children-recognizing-the-signs-and-relieving-them-with-naturally-simple-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boiron.ca\/en\/all\/others\/colds-and-coughs-in-children-recognizing-the-signs-and-relieving-them-with-naturally-simple-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Colds and Coughs in Children: Recognizing the Signs and Relieving Them with Naturally Simple Solutions!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"261813\" class=\"elementor elementor-261813\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3bb391f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3bb391f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f64804b\" data-id=\"f64804b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5990f2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5990f2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With the arrival of the cold seasons, coughs and colds frequently affect young children. Although often mild, these conditions can cause concern for parents, especially when they affect infants. But how can we distinguish cold symptoms from other respiratory infections\u2014and more importantly, how can they be relieved without making things complicated?<\/p><p><strong>How to Recognize Cold Symptoms in Children<\/strong><\/p><p>According to the Canadian Paediatric Society, it is normal for a young child under the age of 2 to have 8 to 10 colds per year, especially if they attend daycare. As they grow older, the frequency decreases as their immunity strengthens. Colds and the accompanying cough are generally caused by respiratory viruses. These viruses spread easily among children through droplets (sneezing, coughing) or contact with contaminated objects. Symptoms may include a runny nose, sneezing, dry or wet cough, sore throat, or mild fatigue.\u00b9<\/p><p><strong>Relieve discomfort, naturally. <\/strong><\/p><p>Here are some good tips to adopt, naturally and effortlessly.<sup>2-3<\/sup><\/p><ul><li><strong>Ensure proper hydration<\/strong>: Regularly offering fluids (water, milk, broths) helps thin secretions and prevent dehydration.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Use a humidifier<\/strong>: Humidified air can soothe dry coughs and irritated airways.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Elevate the child\u2019s head during rest<\/strong>: A slightly elevated position helps with breathing during sleep.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Use a nasal suction bulb for infants<\/strong>: To help clear nasal secretions.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Encourage rest<\/strong>: Rest is essential for the body to recover and fight off infection.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Give honey (for children over 12 months)<\/strong>: A small spoonful can help calm coughing. Never give honey to babies under one year old.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Discover <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boiron.ca\/en\/produit\/childrens-stodal-herbal-syrup\/\"><strong>Children\u2019s Stodal\u00ae Herbal Syrup<\/strong><\/a><strong>*<\/strong><\/p><p>A new plant-based syrup from Boiron, traditionally used in herbal medicine to relieve coughs and cold symptoms. Stodal Plant-Based Syrup is made with naturally-sourced plant extracts (Ribwort plantain, Scots pine, marshmallow).** Vegan and alcohol-dye-preservative-allergen and gluten-free, it is suitable for children aged 5 to 14. With its pleasant taste, it\u2019s a natural ally to relieve symptoms and support treatment of upper respiratory infections.<\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-261828\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.boiron.ca\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ejtrrdwcqf3bbptvfmzs-225x300.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.boiron.ca\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ejtrrdwcqf3bbptvfmzs-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/cdn.boiron.ca\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ejtrrdwcqf3bbptvfmzs-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.boiron.ca\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ejtrrdwcqf3bbptvfmzs-600x800.webp 600w, https:\/\/cdn.boiron.ca\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ejtrrdwcqf3bbptvfmzs.webp 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>And for infants from 1 month old, try <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boiron.ca\/en\/produit\/coryzalia-children\/\"><strong>Coryzalia\u00ae Children<\/strong><\/a><strong>*<\/strong>, a homeopathic medicine helpful for colds and symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose.***<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-261829\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.boiron.ca\/uploads\/2025\/11\/xizxzcg8hu4lkkke9ki0-169x300.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.boiron.ca\/uploads\/2025\/11\/xizxzcg8hu4lkkke9ki0-169x300.webp 169w, https:\/\/cdn.boiron.ca\/uploads\/2025\/11\/xizxzcg8hu4lkkke9ki0-576x1024.webp 576w, https:\/\/cdn.boiron.ca\/uploads\/2025\/11\/xizxzcg8hu4lkkke9ki0-768x1365.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.boiron.ca\/uploads\/2025\/11\/xizxzcg8hu4lkkke9ki0-864x1536.webp 864w, https:\/\/cdn.boiron.ca\/uploads\/2025\/11\/xizxzcg8hu4lkkke9ki0-600x1067.webp 600w, https:\/\/cdn.boiron.ca\/uploads\/2025\/11\/xizxzcg8hu4lkkke9ki0.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/p><p><em>* These natural health products may not be suitable for everyone. Always read and follow the label instructions.<\/em><\/p><p><strong><em>**<\/em><\/strong><em>Traditionally used in herbal medicine as a supportive treatment for upper respiratory tract infections such as the common cold.<\/em><\/p><p><em>***This claim is based on traditional homeopathic references and not on modern scientific evidence.<\/em><\/p><p>R\u00e9f\u00e9rences\u00a0:<\/p><p>1 <a href=\"https:\/\/caringforkids.cps.ca\/handouts\/health-conditions-and-treatments\/colds_in_children\">https:\/\/caringforkids.cps.ca\/handouts\/health-conditions-and-treatments\/colds_in_children<\/a><\/p><p>2 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aboutkidshealth.ca\/fr\/santeaz\/respiratory\/toux\/?language=en\">https:\/\/www.aboutkidshealth.ca\/fr\/santeaz\/respiratory\/toux\/?language=en<\/a><\/p><p>3 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aboutkidshealth.ca\/healthaz\/infectious-diseases\/colds-viral-upper-respiratory-infections\/?language=en\">https:\/\/www.aboutkidshealth.ca\/healthaz\/infectious-diseases\/colds-viral-upper-respiratory-infections\/?language=en<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the arrival of the cold seasons, coughs and colds frequently affect young children. Although often mild, these conditions can cause concern for parents, especially when they affect infants. But how can we distinguish cold symptoms from other respiratory infections\u2014and more importantly, how can they be relieved without making things complicated? 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