It is a fact that children are very hard to convince when it comes to taking medicines, but as parents you do not have to worry since you can give your kids effective natural remedies for their tummy aches, bug bites, and a lot more. Of course there are times that you become hesitant to give your kids prescription drugs after noticing side effects when they took them. The following old-fashioned, yet all-time effective natural cures will not only treat your kids' common illnesses but also give you peace of mind.

Honey and lemon juice for sore throat. Usually your kids tend to be so excited and shout a lot especially if their cousins come over and all they do is play. With such exhausting activities, at the end of the day they feel sick usually tell you they are having difficulty in swallowing and their throat is itchy. In these times you can give your kid a slice of lemon to suck or prepare lemon juice for him to relieve congestion. Honey is among the natural remedies that provides soothing relief for sore throat and cough. Caution: Do not give honey for babies under 1 year old.

Baking soda for bug bites. Since kids love to explore a lot, of course they can get insect bites. Simply mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda, combine with a few drops of water, turn into a thick paste, and apply it into his/her bites and let it dry. Baking soda is not just for baking, cleaning, and disinfecting; it also has alkaline properties that relieve swelling and redness easily. Read more...