🌿 Safe Home Remedies for Baby’s Cough (1yr 4mo)
1. 🍯 Honey + Warm Water
Mix ½ tsp of honey in warm water or lemon water.
Give once or twice a day.
Note: Safe only after 1 year old. Never give honey to babies under 1.
2. 💧 Steam Inhalation
Sit in a steamy bathroom with baby for 10–15 minutes (run hot shower with door closed).
Helps loosen mucus and clear airways.
3. 🌬️ Saline Nasal Drops + Bulb Syringe
Use saline to clear stuffy nose, especially before sleep or feeding.
4. 🧉 Warm Fluids
Offer warm water, soups, or broths to soothe the throat and keep baby hydrated.
5. 🌬️ Cool Mist Humidifier
Keeps the air moist and eases dry cough, especially at night.
❌ Avoid:
No cough syrups unless prescribed
No menthol rubs or strong balms on baby’s chest
🚨 See a doctor if:
Cough lasts more than 5 days
Baby has fever, difficulty breathing, or wheezing
Not feeding well or seems weak