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Four Foods To Help Soothe Your Child’s Sore Throat
Cold and flu season is back – achoo! If you have children, you'll want to be prepared if they're struck down with the no-fun-for-anyone sore throat.
Sore throats are usually caused by a viral infection, and they can often make swallowing, talking, eating and even sleeping more difficult. Here are some foods you may want to offer your child to help relieve their sore throat pain:
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Sugar-free icy poles
Serving up sugar-free ice blocks is one way to relieve sore throat pain in children. If you have the time, try making your own. It’s easy to make nutritious ice blocks by blending fresh fruit with water or coconut water in a blender, then pouring them into ice-cube trays and putting them in the freezer.
Honey
Try adding honey and lemon to warm drinks for your child. However, be aware that honey shouldn’t be given to children under 12 months old.
Homemade soup
Another warm liquid option you could offer your child is a nourishing bowl of homemade soup. Add vegetables to boost the nutritional value while also helping them to soothe their throat.
Salty water
If your child is old enough to manage it, gargling warm water with salt stirred in can help relieve sore throat pain. A basic recipe can be made by mixing 1 teaspoon of salt in 1 glass of warm water.
These are just a few of the options you have for relieving a sore throat naturally, and from the convenience of your kitchen. However, you can also look to your medicine cabinet when your child is in need of relief – a medicine like Nurofen for Children is suitable for children over 3 months old, and not only is it effective for relieving painful sore throats, but it can also be used to relieve pain associated with other cold and flu symptoms, including headaches and body aches, and to reduce fever.
First published: 24th May 2021
Last updated: 9th October 2023
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This article is for general information only and not intended as a substitute for medical advice. All information presented on these web pages is not meant to diagnose or prescribe. In all health-related matters, always consult your healthcare professional.
Always read the label. Use only as directed. Incorrect use could be harmful. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional. Do not use if you have a stomach ulcer. Do not give to babies under 3 months of age. Seek medical advice for children under 12 months of age. Reckitt Benckiser, Auckland. TAPS-NA12948. RB-M-35814.
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