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Please share with Nurofen for Children the things which make your child feel better when they have a fever? £300 to be won NOW CLOSED

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AnnMumsnet · 28/11/2016 14:52

Nurofen for Children have asked us to find out what tips, non-medicinal remedies and soothing ideas Mumsnetters have to help make their children feel better when they’re suffering with a fever.

The winter months are a common time for children to develop a fever (or high temperature). Parents often have a host of remedies up their sleeve to help a child cope when they're under the weather. The team at Nurofen for Children would love to hear your tips!

Here's what Nurofen for Children says, "When you notice your child is suffering from a high temperature it can be worrying, however, a high temperature, which is also known as a fever, is common in young children. To help makes this a less stressful time there are lots of ways - often passed down the generations - to help ease their discomfort during the illness."

So, what do you do to help your DCs feel better when they have a winter bug? Do you tuck them under multiple covers on the couch and let them choose what's on TV? Perhaps you have a special family recipe which always helps to make them feel a bit better - or maybe a hot bath does the trick. Whatever it is, we’d love to hear it.

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Please share with Nurofen for Children the things which make your child feel better when they have a fever? £300 to be won NOW CLOSED
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GeekyWombat · 29/11/2016 15:19

Cuddles, Quavers (the crisps) and the iPad. In that order and, with that latter two, even if DS is too exhausted / listless / poorly to enjoying eating or playing, just knowing they are within reach (even unopened!) seems to bring a boost!

TheSpottedZebra · 29/11/2016 15:24

Getting to lay on the sofa with the 'special quilt' (not actually that special), with the cat and and a hot water bottle, and having boiled eggs and soldiers.

yasmin0147 · 29/11/2016 16:57

I give her lots of water, lots of attention and i sleep on the floor next to her bed if shes being sick so i can keep an eye on her.

DoItTooJulia · 29/11/2016 17:00

Warm Squash. A mug of warm squash is always the answer to poorly kids in this house. Served with cuddles and a duvet on the sofa.

ThunderboltKid · 29/11/2016 18:11

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queenoftheschoolrun · 29/11/2016 19:39

I know DD (8) is unwell when she appears with a book asking me to read to her. When she had chickenpox we got through about 20 books!

sofaloafbanana · 29/11/2016 21:32

Mummy's super special magic tea (usually hot water with lemon and honey) or if they're really moaning a cool flannel for their forehead always does the trick.

Sammyislost · 30/11/2016 09:57

Comfort. A blanket on the sofa, cuddly toy, tv. I even shut the curtains to encourage them to nap. Important to keep fluids up, so make sure they have a drink nearby, even if you need to pop it in a baby cup, just make life easier for them :)

princessladylou · 30/11/2016 11:25

My lb when poorly , likes to pinch my dressing gown, and wrap it around him and curl up on the sofa with books and silly songs to sing. Oh and I can't forget the cat, she is a must for the poorly cuddles

tooneedyme · 30/11/2016 12:09

Ice lollies and cuddles.

shewolfmum · 30/11/2016 14:08

Well...definitely not nurofen or other fever suppressents....skin to skin and vit c. It may make us feel better as the carer to give this but i don't believe it beneficial to the immune system. Would give for pain though....

Kateallison16 · 30/11/2016 14:53

Hot water bottle and a magic hot chocolate.
lots of films and fluffy blankets.
Cuddles with the kitty.

thethoughtfox · 30/11/2016 18:16

Nurofen all the way! Mine thinks she's getting a treat and uses the syringe to suck it herself like a lollipop. She asks for it even when she isn't sick!

lottietiger · 30/11/2016 18:32

Snuffle babe on the tummy, cuddles, a fleece blanket, fluffy pjs and a film. Lots to drink too.

Whyisitsodifficult · 30/11/2016 20:49

I make a lemon and honey drink which seems to help. Menthol rub on back, chest and feet, seems to help with coughs.

Maiyakat · 30/11/2016 21:15

Lots of cuddles, Cbeebies and Peppa!

Andcake · 30/11/2016 21:21

Cuddles and jelly. Jelly can be really hydrating especially if they are a bit off their food and drink.

123julie321 · 30/11/2016 23:33

Lots of cosy hugs and family movie nights, and a mixture of ice cream and hot chocolate to help manage temperature fluctuations.

Jayfee · 01/12/2016 00:16

Using a towelling bear mitten wrung out in cool water to cool down the hot spots sch as forehead, under arms, wrists etc.

kateandme · 01/12/2016 16:06

when we ourselves are ill the fear and ill feeling can in itself make it ten times worse.and this is for us folk that no what 'ill' is.so for a teeny person who doesn't understand why they don't feel well it must be horrid.
so comfort is key.
cuddle them,talk softly.distract.strok the head,blow on the eyes and on the t-zone.
just be with them.even if you need to have one hand in the cot .or have them in the room whilst you work. just being there.letting them no your there and keeping close.keeping them comforted.

pinkunicornsarefluffy · 01/12/2016 17:53

When DC is ill, it involves lying on the sofa all day under a blanket watching kids TV whilst on the kindle much like any other day they can get away with it Grin

The blanket has to be fleecy. Hot chocolate always eases a sore throat too.

Patch19 · 01/12/2016 18:17

Pillow and cover on settee being able to watch tv longer than normal and lots of cuddles nice things to eat

musicalprof · 01/12/2016 20:04

Snuggling on the sofa under our special (easy to wash!) duvet (which was mine when I was a child), choosing the DVD for us to watch together & me insisting on lots & lots of drinks...

purplepandas · 01/12/2016 21:53

Meds, sleep. taking it easy and distraction.

TheDuchessOfKidderminster · 02/12/2016 01:01

He gets to lie on MY spot on the settee, with MY cushion and rest. When he's ill he tends to just fall asleep but if he's awake I let him watch whatever he wants on the TV and offer him whatever he fancies to eat/drink (which to be fair is usually nothing). I hover around basically checking he's ok and pandering to his every whim (if he's awake). When he had croup I sat up half the night with him upright on my knee to help him to breathe more easily. We also use a vapour rub for stuffy noses. If he's running a fever I put a cold flannel on his forehead and would just cover him with a thin cotton baby blanket.

(He is very rarely unwell so when he is his daddy will often end up going to get him a little toy or something as a treat.)