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gracie78 · 04/03/2015 23:47

When my boys are poorly I'm definitely more relaxed about what foods they are allowed. If they've eaten very little I am keen to fill them up with whatever they fancy, even if that is chips and cheese followed by a banana milkshake. Needs must, at times.

lillyinthesun · 04/03/2015 23:56

Comics and DVDs, lots of cuddles and being allowed to sleep in bed with mummy.

ladypam8 · 05/03/2015 00:53

Let them play with my laptop minecraft

vrblyde · 05/03/2015 01:51

When I were a lass and was feeling poorly, my mum used to take her childhood teddy (called Deedee) out of the box in her wardrobe, and I'd be allowed to cuddle up with him for the day. I was convinced he had some kind of magic powers.

Now I have a little person of my own, I've started doing the same with him, since he was a baby whenever he's been under the weather, we've cuddled up together with Dina the Dinosaur (my teddy from when I was little). It's a bit cheesy, but it totally makes all the difference!

What do you let your DC's get away with when they're feeling under the weather? Tell Nurofen for Children for a chance to win a £250 Love2Shop voucher! NOW CLOSED
Penelopehannibal · 05/03/2015 02:13

I'd say far to much! Starting with a day off from all responsibilities, they then get waited on hand & foot, a 'being poorly present' & to do whatever they want to do with their time (such as play on the computer or watch films all day). I know I'm being to soft & that they are plenty old enough now to not need Mothering so much, especially my eldest & I think it's down to me having such ill health that I responded this way. I just hope I've not spoilt them to much!

Kayfoz · 05/03/2015 07:25

Mine always get to watch more TV & DVDs than they usually do when they're under the weather. The reason being that they feel too poorly to be up and about playing, so spend much of their time lying on the settee.

pentaplanet · 05/03/2015 07:50

Let them watch lots of TV !!

ttsand · 05/03/2015 08:11

I set them up on the sofa with a duvet and let them watch TV. I pop to the local shops to pick up little treats and a magazine too.

ser1 · 05/03/2015 08:20

They dont really do anything naughty when they are ill just sleep alot more and are very quiet.

brocher · 05/03/2015 09:13

Snuggled up under duvet in lounge, watching movies and keep them supplied with juices and favourite foods if they're up to it.

mrspale · 05/03/2015 09:43

We have a jimjam day, where we stay in our pajamas all day watching films, eating popcorn and reading books

mrspale · 05/03/2015 09:43

We have a jimjam day, where we stay in our pajamas all day watching films, eating popcorn and reading books

mrspale · 05/03/2015 09:43

We have a jimjam day, where we stay in our pajamas all day watching films, eating popcorn and reading books

mrspale · 05/03/2015 09:43

We have a jimjam day, where we stay in our pajamas all day watching films, eating popcorn and reading books

mrspale · 05/03/2015 09:43

We have a jimjam day, where we stay in our pajamas all day watching films, eating popcorn and reading books

RedCrayons · 05/03/2015 10:00

Play as much Xbox as they like!

cookinmummy · 05/03/2015 10:33

I do what my mum always did, as i remember those times and i felt comforted and loved even when ill.

So its duvet and cuddles on the sofa, a soppy disney film, chicken soup, and ice-cream as a bonus :-)

luckyjazz · 05/03/2015 10:58

When my daughters are feeling poorly they are allowed unlimited telly, duvets on the sofa, ice cream for lunch (only if they have a sore throat) and we always have chicken noodle soup, the cure for everything.

LuckyBluie · 05/03/2015 11:27

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?

Absolutely, I'm a real pushover if my DS is unwell. I try to empathise and remember how it feels to feel rotten when you just want to snuggle and watch TV, because i'm a grown up now I can do whatever makes me feel more comfortable this isn't the case for our DC's who are reliant on our rules and expectations still.

Or are they allowed to eat as many sugary snacks as they like?

Only if i'm struggling to get him to eat/drink anything or take nasty tasting antibiotics.

Do you have any special games or inspired tips to keep them entertained when they're poorly?

Yes, absolutely the perfect time to build a Pillow Fort!!

luijo · 05/03/2015 11:58

When they are poorly we curl up together on the sofa under the 'poorly blanket' and watch a nice film together, having mummy cuddles, and little treats

12LuDo · 05/03/2015 12:06

We have just got over a serious bout of Norovirus and it's the first time I can ever remember my nine year old be really ill. Although he is the youngest of three, it was horrendous to watch him go through it. I've been a mum for 19 years and I've never seen anything like it, it was horrendous. I would have done anything to make him feel even the tiniest bit better, but as it was, all I could do was tuck him up in my bed with my electric blanket and lots of DVDS. I never, ever want to watch a child go through that again! It really brought home to me how lucky we are as a family, when you consider some of the horrible illnesses and diseases that some parents have to cope with, with their children.

snare · 05/03/2015 12:18

TV on the sofa and lots of cuddles :)

jennywren7 · 05/03/2015 12:26

My kids love curling up on the sofa under a blanket, with their favourite programme on the telly or a DVD, with me at their beck and call.

chunkychocky · 05/03/2015 12:44

It depends on how unwell they are, but often my kids go off food when they are ill, so I relax the rules around what must be eaten before treats are allowed (and they consider fruit to be a treat, just as much as a biscuit or crisps are). They are also allowed to watch whatever they want on the TV or to play games on the iPad etc for longer than I would usually allow. I'm sure taking your mind off how you feel helps the recovery process.

luckydan5 · 05/03/2015 13:13

Yeah Its all about getting the right medicines and then its Charlie and lola balamory and the rest of those . Its important to keep them smiling when they are unwell