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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
OP posts:
iwanttoridemybicycle · 08/12/2016 15:27

Chocolate, me, TV and sleep

Dailymaildailyfail · 08/12/2016 15:35

Snuggling in a darkened room, a bit of baby massage and sometimes baths in lovely warm water. Normally they just want to sleep and be cuddled which is fine by me!

LittleMoonbuggy · 08/12/2016 16:37

Lying on the sofa and lots of cuddles. Watching DVDs of her choice.

ClassmateHB · 08/12/2016 20:49

Illness means they get to share my bed. They get to eat or drink what they want, anything to boost their energy. Fever means they are stripped to pants, and duvet days on the sofa are a must.

1happyhippie · 08/12/2016 21:00

Sofa, TV and comfy pyjamas. Always the same when one of mine are ill.
Plenty of cool drinks and something they fancy to nibble.

ILikeBigBumpsAndICannotLie · 08/12/2016 22:17

Peppa. Far too much Peppa. Ice cubes in her drink with a special bendy straw, playing doctors with the cuddlies to see who feels worse. Sleeping as close to me as possible.
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goldenretriever1978 · 08/12/2016 22:22

Definitely lots of cuddles.

BruthasTortoise · 08/12/2016 22:32

Comfy Pj's on, duvet on the sofa and lots of cuddles. Tried and tested and works every time!

raspberryblush23 · 09/12/2016 00:09

Cuddles in Mummy's bed. A drink of Sprite maybe! Lots of TV and TLC.

SillyMoomin · 09/12/2016 07:07

Lucozade mixed with hot water; oxtail soup and lots of tlc!

BabyGanoush · 09/12/2016 07:45

Audiobooks!

When they are too sick and dizzy to read or watch telly, an audiobook is the best.

My son often listens to a whole book when he is poorly.

UpOnDown · 09/12/2016 15:07

snuggling on the sofa with a film.

truetops · 09/12/2016 15:23

I like to read a to my kids when they feel poorly. I get them comfy on the sofa with a blanket, warm mug of milk and honey and we cuddle up for a good book. Hopefully then they fall asleep and wake up feeling better. I also give them back rubs and play with their hair.

FlukeSkyeRunner · 09/12/2016 16:53

If they are really poorly they snuggle up under a blanket on the sofa and watch something nice and gentle. And the ultimate comfort food is required - Heinz tomato soup 🙂

Hopezibah · 09/12/2016 21:50

obviously I don't like seeing my kids ill - but when they are poorly i also relish the chance of a sit down, cuddle up time, watching a tinkerbell DVD.

jimijack · 10/12/2016 09:16

Parents who are calm, sensible and who follow guidelines.
We don't give any medication unless my child is uncomfortable with a temperature. (Or is in pain, these medications are analgesia after all)
I don't own thermometer so we have no idea what the number is, it is of no consequence because it does not change how we treat our kids.
Fluids, cool clothing, observe, LOADS of cuddles and kisses, comfort measures are what helps the most.
I believe that a temperature is a normal body response to illness, is there for a good reason and so should be allowed to do its job, not suppressed.

chrissieone · 10/12/2016 09:18

Home made orange juice ice lollies and cuddles.

LisaGXoX · 10/12/2016 10:49

Lots of mummy cuddles, snuggly blankets and their favourite movies with warm milk usually helps them. Smile

CheeseEMouse · 10/12/2016 14:58

Last time the 3 yo was ill she came into my bed - I wanted to keep an eye on her and she also seemed to settle down more easily. Lots of TV too, I am afraid.

Snog · 10/12/2016 22:20

My chicken pox idea for my dd was to buy her a rag doll as big as herself and cover it in little red dot stickers!

Anuvvername · 10/12/2016 23:09

My DS likes to sleep with us when poorly. DD on the other hands just wants to be alone.....

PinkiePiesCupcakes · 11/12/2016 18:51

depends on the illness but often Dd likes a warm duvet, a 'hotty Botty' and her favourite movie.

gemima27 · 11/12/2016 19:16

cuddly blanket and a good film. or if its in the night, coming into our bed makes it all better apparently!

katiewalters · 12/12/2016 21:03

cuddles on the sofa under the blankets watching a good film and tiptops

Sleepysausage · 13/12/2016 06:18

Sleeping with us is a must when our Lo is poorly. A sprinkle of Cbeebies is great medicine too!