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Nurofen for Children have asked us to find out which special privileges and treats you use to distract your DC when they’re under the weather.

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So, what do you let your DC's get away with when they're feeling under the weather? For example, are they allowed to watch TV or play with consoles for longer? Or are they allowed to eat as many sugary snacks as they like? Do you have any special games or inspired tips to keep them entertained when they're poorly?

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When they are unwell I let them off with Everything - sorry but I do - but then again when they are poorly they are normally very good xx

Watching Frozen 5 times in a row!

Snuggles on the sofa with duvet watching movies :-) ice cream for sore throats ;-)

Ice cream. Everything is always better with ice cream!!

When they are ill then we have a duvet day on the sofa, watching far too much tv x

When my little one is poorly I let him lie in my bed and watch kids tv whilst I iron or clean the bathrooms or bedrooms. We then go downstairs snuggle up on the sofa and watch DVD's or I read books to him. But most of the time he just wants to be left alone or cuddled.

I let them eat what they want, anything to see a bit of happiness back on their face

More lenient in general:
freer with food and drink choices
relax the TV watching amounts
and loads and loads of mummy cuddles.

When my children are ill, I let them lie on the settee in their Pyjamas watching the television. I make them chicken soup and toasted soldiers :D

My Daughter curls up on the sofa with a blanket and watches tv. I keep her food and drink quite plain, but I will give her control of the remote, even if her choice drives me bonkers :-) x

My son always sleeps a lot when he's ill - it seems to help him get back to normal again. When he's awake, it's on the sofa under a duvet if he's well enough, then he gets to choose meals - I figure it's only fair to give him what he feels like when he's not 100%, it's exactly what I do myself when I'm ill !

The treats here only go as far as attention and beds. They get lots of my attention if they are ill and they get to stay in bed and off school. I suspect I'm a bit of a pushover with getting off school compared to some parents, possible becuase I don't loose a day off work. Illness at night often leads to them sharing our bed.

No dont let them get away with anything, tuck them up in bed

Watch YouTube or play video games all day

when they b are poorly this is usual a good time to let them watch more TV from the sofa

My 2.5yr old DD is currently ill with Mastoiditis. I'm being very relaxed with her, leaving my agenda aside and giving her lots of cuddles and nurturing.

We had to make a trip to Tesco to buy a new thermometer and I treated her to new pyjamas and a story.

The antibiotics seem to be working but she's getting Calpol and Ibuprofen.

Snuggled on the sofa watching the TV all day. When they're poorly that's all the energy they've got....

I let my children stay in their pjs, put the duvet down on the sofa and let them watch a couple of films. They soon get bored though so I make little wordsearches and quizzes for them which they enjoy.

Mine are allowed fizzy drinks and sweets when they wouldn't usually get them. I let them think it's a special treat because they're ill, but really it's because I want them to drink and get a bit of energy. They are also allowed to bring their duvets down and make a 'bed' on the sofa.

Yes I definitely, when they are poorly I am more inclined to let them do whatever will make them feel better or happier. Whether that's having a duvet day in front on the TV, playing the ipad/consoles longer, picking what they want to eat. X

I let them watch TV / movies to their heart's content & also make them hot chocolate (and any other dish they crave).

I let them play video games for longer than usual as it is a distraction from feeling unwell.

I let them get away with a lot more than usual, as long as they aren't being deliberately naughty or cheeky!

If my children are off school they can watch the tv or listen to music but no computer. Plenty of liquids and light food, you can usually tell when they are picking up they want to go into the kitchen and make biscuits.

She gets to stay up late and fall asleep on the sofa.