Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy1 Year agoA. it is important to continue the regular diet of the child and the diet during cough and cold will not change much. but it is always advisable to give easily digestible food and do not force the child for food and if the child is taking around 60% to 70% of the diet then also it's fine.
during cough and cold it is important to give plenty of fluids and water to the child which will helps in recovery and also citrus fruits are advisable.
diet to avoid
biscuits, maida, ice creams, cold food items, chocolate, chips andz any packet food, sweet sugary item, cakes , cookies.
POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy1 Year agoA. parents should not give their children dairy products such as cheese and ice cream, citrus fruits when they have a cough to avoid mucus production. However, breast milk and infant formula are the exception.
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