Repeated Cough in my 14 months old baby - #850

For a 14-month-old baby with cough and runny nose, gentle Ayurvedic remedies can be very effective. You can give a few drops of tulsi juice mixed with honey once or twice a day, as tulsi has natural antiviral and antibacterial properties. Honey, which is soothing for the throat, can be given in small amounts mixed with lukewarm water or tulsi juice, but only for children over one year. Ajwain (carom seeds) fumes can be helpful for nasal congestion; dry roast ajwain, tie it in a cloth, and let the baby inhale the warm fumes. A small amount of ginger juice mixed with honey can also alleviate cough, but use ginger sparingly. Additionally, a tiny pinch of licorice (mulethi) powder mixed with honey can soothe the throat. For congestion relief, gently massage the baby’s chest, back, and soles of the feet with warm mustard oil infused with a little garlic. Keep the baby warm, hydrated, and avoid cold foods, offering lukewarm water or soups instead. If the symptoms persist, consult a pediatrician or an Ayurvedic doctor for further evaluation.