Diarrhea Home Remedies

1. YogurtYogurt helps to produce lactic acid in the intestines, which kill the germs. Sometimes kids get diarrhoea due to antibiotics too. In such cases probiotic yogurts work well because they replenish the beneficial bacteria, within the intestines that the antibiotics kill.

2. BRAT Diet

BRAT stands for banana, rice, apple (not the raw apple but the boiled and then mashed pulpy apple sauce) and toast (brown unbuttered toast). These foods, because of their binding nature control the loose bowels. After two days of the BRAT diet, you can begin to introduce fruits, and vegetables again but only very small amounts

 

3. Fat and Fibres

For those suffering from chronic diarrhoea, a mix of fibre and fat works well. For example, you can cook various cereals and vegetables in olive oil or butter.

4. Buttermilk
The acid of the buttermilk fights the diarrhoea-causing bacteria. A few spoons of it mixed with a pinch of salt maybe be given two or three times a day.

5. Nutmeg
Nutmeg is very effective cure. Half a teaspoon of its paste can be given to kids. The dose can either be mixed in a little warm water, or given with honey.

6. Carrot Soup
This soup with has many minerals like sodium, potassium, phosphorus, etc, in it which helps to combat the infection. In order to make it, carrots should be boiled in water with a pinch of salt, till soft. Then it should be blended well until it becomes a smooth pulpy paste. A few spoons of it can be given to the baby.

7. Fruits
Pomegranate Juice - The juice of this fruit cures the infection, because of its astringent properties.

Mango seeds - These, if collected during season time, and then dried in the shade, and then powered, and kept, can be used as an effective home remedy for diarrhoea. For a toddler, no more than a pinch in a teaspoon of honey is required.
8. Spices
Turmeric - Turmeric is an effective intestinal antiseptic and a gastric stimulant. Add it to buttermilk or stir it into warm water.

Ginger - Powder dry ginger together with rock salt in an equal ratio. A pinch of that, with a little jaggery, cures diarrhoea well.

9. Coconut Water
Coconut water is an effective cure because it replenishes the body with nutrients like vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, enzymes, and other phytonutrients. All these are in the form of electrolytes, which the human body can easily absorb.

Other than this, other liquids like barley or rice water are helpful too. The starch in them helps to bind the stools quickly.

However, if diarrhoea persists or you notice any blood in her stools, then its best to see the doctor.

Homemade Cold and Cough Remedies

1. Honey and Ginger:
2. One teaspoon of honey, mixed with the juice of some ginger, is a great way to soothe colds. However, honey should not be given to children under one year of age, for fear of causing botulism.

1. Turmeric Milk:

For children above 1 year of age, you can mix a pinch of turmeric powder in their warm milk. It has been known to be an effective tool for easing cold and flu symptoms.

1. Steam:

The most effective way to get rid of common cold for kids of all ages is using steam. All you need is a vaporizer filled with water, and run it through the night in your child’s room. For added comfort, you may add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to the water, or juice of half a lemon. Steam helps clear the nasal passage, and makes it easy for your child to breathe.

2. Gargling:

Early morning gargles with warm salt water is an effective way of opening up the lungs and clearing the throat. Children above four years can be taught to gargle to ease their congestion.

Cat's Tail Game

Cat's Tail Game

• This game is best played outdoors as it involves running. You will need to cut long strips of cloth approximately 3 feet long for each of the party participants. These will be used as the cat's "tail" and tucked into the back of each child's pants. If you have girls wearing dresses, you may want to create Velcro attachments that may be pinned on the dresses with matching Velcro pinned or sewn onto the strips of cloth. The idea is to have to the cloth tail reaching the ground and a bit beyond so the children can try to catch the tail of one another by stepping on it while chasing each other around the backyard. Last tail standing wins and you may award a small prize to the winner. This can be played in rounds.