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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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Mine usually lie on the sofa all day, they get to watch whatever they want on the tv, they have plenty of drinks and any food that they want.

I am so more lenient! I do everything for my son, from serving him his food (on the sofa eeek!) to allowing him to choose the tv programmes all day. Thats a mother's job though and I love it!

I let mine watch TV all day. Basically does what she wants within reason.

Mine get more TV and lots of cuddles. There is a point though when they are starting to get better when you have to start playing tough and get back to normal, this can be difficult!

Its so hard to get liquids in them when they are poorly, they usually have sugar free squash but when they are ill I spoil them with hot ribena. They are also allowed to bring their duvet and pillows downstairs and camp out in front of the TV.

yes i spoil my kids when they are poorly, lots of films and sugary sweets on the sofa lol

my daughter gets loads of cuddles when she is ill & to be honest I probably do have a tendency to get her whatever she wants (within reason) when she is ill as she is my baby & I hate to see her unwell!

Snuggled up on the sofa in front of the TV

Love lying on sofa watch cartoons all day when sick and getting looked after

when my son is poorly its a great excuse for cuddles on the sofa under a big blanket watching his fave programmes and just chilling out. I don't give him extra treats but do let him have ice lollies if hes got a sore throat

I used to buy the more expensive fruit so he thought he was getting a treat (raspberries etc. instead of apples), when it was a ruse to get more vitamins down him. Also, more puddings, but fruit based.

Also, make him a hot toddy - he thought he was getting a tot of whiskey, but as I boiled the whole mixture, the alcohol had gone, just left the taste.

He's too old to fall for any of that now.

More cuddles and TV/film watching,

I let them lie on the sofa watching tv all day (probably because it's what I remember doing when I was ill!) I also let them eat (within reason!) what they fancy, so if they only thing they want for their lunch is a couple of biscuits then that's fine with me :D

Staying in bed, reading, watching cartoons and getting medicine is crucial.

Two under two- illness means survival methods are needed!
Pjs for everyone, online shop, cbeebies all day and whatever food and drink I can get in them..

Snuggles on the sofa with me and the dog (it's the only time the dog's allowed on the furniture) watching kids tv.

what are DC's ??

I let my son eats whatever he wants when hes poorly, usually lots of ice cream!

They stay in bed all day, watching films..whilst I generally wait on them hand and foot! Lots of homemade soup and hot drinks soon gets them on the road to recovery.

I let my wee ones pick and choose what they want to eat a little more than usual. They would get away with not finishing their main course where as usually that would be a strict no no especially where vegetables are concerned!

Staying in their PJs all day!

Cuddle on the sette.

Lots of TLC - Snuggles on the duvet, feel good children's films, nice little bits to eat and a cream filled hot chocolate

Butter and sugar is great for a sore throat (not very PC though)

We always give our kids Nurofen when they are ill, as we believe it gives the best pain relief every time, no fail.