What makes you feel confident as a parent when your DC is feeling under the weather? Tell Nurofen for Children for a chance to win a £250 Love2Shop voucher! NOW CLOSED

[MichelleMumsnet]

Nurofen for Children have asked us to find out whether Mumsnetters feel confident in making decisions on their DC’s health. We’d also love to know what would make you feel more confident in these kinds of decisions.

Here’s what Nurofen for Children says, “Our research shows that 7 in 10 parents feel judged on the decisions they make for their children and a quarter of those surveyed said the health of their child is the most difficult subject to make decisions on. As parents, you want health advice you can trust. Nurofen for Children is trusted by parents - 9/10 parents who used it would recommend it to a friend*. If your child is struck down with cold, pain or fever, Nurofen for Children offers products to help manage their symptoms. It starts to work in just 15 minutes to bring down a temperature and is clinically proven to last longer than paracetemol to relieve a fever.”

So, what makes you feel confident in making health-related decisions? Would you like more support and if so, from who? Would you like more practical advice on treating your child’s symptoms? Would you like more resources available from your pharmacist? Or is it emotional support that would help your confidence? Would you appreciate more help from your partner or more advice from your friends? Whatever it is, we’d love to hear it.

Everyone who leaves their comments below will be entered into a prize draw to win a £250 Love2Shop voucher.

Thanks and good luck,

MNHQ

Terms and conditions
• To enter the competition simply post a comment below telling us what makes you feel better when you’re down with a winter bug
• Competition closes on 22nd December 2014.
• Entries posted after the closing date will not be considered
• One winner will be chosen from all entries
• Entrants must be aged 18 or over
• Competition hosted by Mumsnet, Deane House Studios (Studio 6), Greenwood Place, Highgate Road, London, NW5 1LB
• Mumsnet will choose the winner at random after the closing date
• Mumsnet will contact the winner privately to organise delivery of the prize
• The prize is £250 Love2Shop vouchers
• Full T&Cs can be found here.

*Survey of Survey of 2,000 parents by OnePoll. March 2014

**Survey by Mum's Views of 225 mums ‘9 out of 10 mums who used NfC would recommend it to a friend’. Last accessed August 2013

EI: Nurofen for Children Cold Pain & Fever 3 months to 9 years Orange / Strawberry. Nurofen for Children Orange / Strawberry 3 months to 12 years. Contains Ibuprofen. For relief of cold, pain and fever. Always read the label.

[alsproject]

There are lots of resources online that can help a parent out

[gabbyevs]

having my husband help me out

[BlackeyedSantaStuckUpAChimney]

generally will deal with the small illnesses myself, though I may have been to the dr the first time one of them had symptoms that i now treat at home.

[kerryv]

I'm a nurse, so fairly confident. Calpol and cuddles usually do the trick.

[21Catherine21]

I always feel more confident if I can get my child to eat something when feeling unwell, as it gives me hope he's on the mend.

[farhanac]

I often find I get better advice from my local pharmacy rather than the GP

[Princessxo]

I no longer trust my GP when it comes to my little one as he always prescribes paracetamol even when the most serious of conditions. I now rely on a mix of natural remedies and Nurofen as I find Nurofen works much better than other brands. My family are also very supportive of anything and always helpful.

[lilmiztam22]

I don't always feel 100% confident I always ask the advice of family members and professionals as well as trusting my own instincts

[montiefletcher]

I am confident in using my own judgement when my child is ill, knowing what choices to make and what treatments to use

[baby890]

Our local pharmacist is fantastic. I also agree with wanting someone else there to help with decisions when it comes to my childs health

[happysouls]

When my son was younger I would not have been confident (he is 21 now) as there was no computer! Now I'd have lots of confidence, there is so much health information promoted, plus its easy to look up factual information or discuss with other parents on forums for advice or reassurance.

[SLINKYDREAMER]

Parents know their child better than anyone else and I feel that you should trust your instincts. I use the internet to research information and if I suspect it could be serious will call a health professional.

[pennwood]

My first tool is the thermometer which then gives me an indicator on the steps I need to take.

[clarejw24]

I like to get advice person to person and often use my local pharmacy.

[Rustedroses]

I feel confident that I know when my child is sick. Our doctor is forever telling me that only I will know straight away that he is getting sick and if I know he is but nobody will listen to keep pushing them! So I do.

[upsydaisyd0nt]

I have confidence in my understanding and caring nature,but children are always a worry,the trick is not to show any anxiety as the little ones pick up on this.

[sleach]

being in the nhs

[freefan]

Following your instincts and talking any concerns over with another parent or family member gives you confidence to cope with most things.Along with plenty of tlc and cuddles

[Liquorice13]

I'm fairly confident unless she has symptons I don't recognise. We are within a 5 minute car journey from the Doctor and they usually see children without an appointment. The Childrens A&E hospital is about 30 mins away and if
I phone, they usually give advice over phone or tell me to bring my 6 year old DD up to be on the safe side.

[Minnibix]

My health visitor is brilliant and I can call on her most times if I am unsure, but she always says to trust your instincts and if you are worried at all call the doctor, and if the receptionist says is it important then I am to say yes it is to me. This have given me a lot of confidence over the years.

[JoJoBaldwin]

I am fairly confident when DD is ill but have moments of dithering - should I go to the doctor or would I be wasting their time kind of thing. Luckily DD has had very few illnesses and none serious so I don't feel I have been truly tested yet (thankfully).

[cheryl100]

I would feel more supported if I call talk to someone about any symptoms without having to wait for GP appointments

[Cailin7]

When our children were ill I used to turn to my grandmother, a former nurse on a hospital children's ward. Although she has passed away now, she passed on a lot of information and remedies to me. Also get advice from our pharmacist.

[wooohooo]

A hug and an I love you mum,Is all I need x off my children

[mave]

I'm a nurse but sometimes it makes me worse as I know too much! I calm myself down and have a little checklist I tick off my head to reassure and think what would I advise another mum?! My mum and husband are also a calming influence thankfully.