Hi Dr.
can i give honey to my 16 months old baby
and my second concern is that my baby get sick every month what should i do to pervent cold and cough

Question

Hi Dr. 
can i give honey to my 16 months old baby
and my second concern is that my baby get sick every month what should i do to pervent cold and cough

Accepted Answer

can give
you can go for home remedies like tulsi ginger honey (add honey if child is more than 1 year of age) combination which can be diluted with water and given frequently to the child. 
also u can give turmeric with warm milk one or two times everyday. 
give warm water to drink as well as nasal saline drops frequently. 
try to prevent temperature variations around the child that is from hot to cold and cold to hot environment.
keep the child well covered. 
if the palms and soles of the child are cold then the child is feeling cold and you have to take preventive measures to make the child warm

Accepted Answer

yes you can give honey to baby .
give immunity boosting foods as leafy vegetables rooty vegetables seasonal fruits citrus fruits garlic ginger dry fruits nuts and seeds curd honey tumeric milk...
keep baby well hydrated
ask your pediatrician regarding the flu shot

Hi Dr. can i give honey to my 16 months old baby and my second concern is that my baby get sick every month what should i do to pervent cold and cough