Try These Home Remedies To Treat Pain In Children

No one likes to see his or her kid suffering in any way, whether it’s a sore throat or a bug bite. Sure, there are many over the counter remedies available, but some parents may choose to go a more natural route-and if the child is under 3-months, some of the drugstore choices aren’t recommended.

There are a number of homemade remedies that can provide relief to your little one, although if your child is in severe pain, you should never hesitate to consult a doctor or visit a hospital.

# Honey and Lemon Juice

Lemon helps clear up congestion while the honey provides a soothing coating. The source cites a study that shows a spoonful of honey actually was more effective than cough medicine to ease a cough (and presumably a raw throat). Mix a tablespoon of each ingredient, microwave until it’s warm (not hot), and feed it to your child a teaspoon at a time, suggests the source. It also reminds you that honey is unsafe for infants under 1-year old.

# Baking Soda

With the warmer weather on the way, your kids will (hopefully) be spending more time outdoors enjoying the sunshine. The only downfall (aside from perhaps getting a sunburn, which we’ll get to) is that insects love the warmer weather as well. If junior gets bitten by one of these pesky bugs, they will likely be scratching away at it, making it worse.

# Egg Whites

The source explains you simply separate the yolks from eggs, and then “soak” the burn with the egg whites. “This ever-so-simple natural treatment could work instantly, and could leave you feeling pain-free forever after a few hours of application,” it explains. Baking soda paste is also recommended as a substitute. Again, if you notice blistering, call a doctor. Some severe burns can damage nerves, so the pain may not register.

# Aloe Vera

Most kids love sun, but dislike putting on sunscreen (or have it washed off by swimming and sweating). The inevitable result is that your child will get a nasty sunburn sooner or later, and will be coming to you for some comfort.

# A Sock and Rice

Parents.com says you should sock it to the pain your child is feeling. The idea is that a sock full of rice can replace a heat pad that can soothe tummy and neck pain in your child, notes the source. Once the sock is filled with rice and tied closed with string, pop it in the microwave until the sock feels warm to the touch (not hot) and apply it the affected area. A researcher at Boston University Medical Center backs up this solution, so it probably works pretty well.