Colds and breastfeeding

[HelenLG]

I'm having a really crap week so far, I've now developed a horrible cold, as has DS although his seems milder. I want to keep breastfeeding him so that it helps him get better and was wondering if I could take anything other than paracetamol?

Any home remedies?

I use lots of garlic when cooking as it's meant to help fight against germs (hopefully)

How old is your DS? From what I know, the available cold remedies don't do much. Rest, plenty of fluids, and keeping warm are the best remedy I know of.

Here is a link to the drug factsheets from the BfN, including this one on cold remedies.