Ugh. Snotty kids are the worst.
I'm not saying that to be mean, I'm saying this as a parent.
I can't stand snotty kids. They hurt my heart. But I have some ways to fix snotty kids with stuff you have at home. Think I'm kidding?
It all depends on how you define SNOTTY kids…
Some kids are called snotty because they have a lot of money...
…But that's not what we're talking about.
Other kids are DEFINITELY thought to be snotty because they're obnoxious.
We all know obnoxious kids who throw tantrums, scream, yell, etc. But that's not the kid's fault. No kid is obnoxious or snotty by nature!
Some children are just a tiny bit snotty.
No, not snotty "obnoxious…"
When we say SNOTTY kids and suggest that we know how to fix 'em for good...we're talking about kids with colds.
I actually prefer this kind of snottiness. These kids are snotty, but they don't even know it. Their totally unaware of how full of snottiness they appear to every person in the world.
And then there are snotty kids who tend to their snots before their snots have a chance to migrate.
What if I told you there were THREE simple things you could do to never have to deal with (most) snotty kids again? Are you still with me??
Best way to fix 'em? This NATURAL buckwheat honey remedy.
- Mix a teaspoon or two of pure buckwheat honey with warm water or cider.
- Add a dash of white pepper and a few drops of lemon juice if your snotty kid also has a cough.
- Feed this beverage to your child regularly until the cold…and all the snottiness…subsides.
Boom. No more snotty kids.
Have a code red super snot situation on your hands? Can you not imagine your kid ever NOT being snotty because your kid is just that snot-filled?
Don't fear. There's another natural remedy that might help.
Super snotty kids (with extremely bad head colds) respond to Saline Solution and Drops!
- Add 1 cup of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt into a pan.
- Bring solution to a boil for 15 minutes, keeping the lid on from the start.
- Once cooled to a luke warm temperature, cradle your baby or child at an angle and squirt two to three drops of saline into each nostril, holding your baby for a few moments until the saline is fully absorbed.
This simple combination of salt and water soothes inflamed nasal tissue, thins and loosens nasal mucus (especially the dry, crusty variety), and gives stuffy, congested little noses a chance to drain. Be cautious about how much salt you use! 1/2 a teaspoon to 1 cup of water is as much as needed, though you may be compelled to add more.
What if your kid is snotty on the inside?
No, I'm not saying your kid is a snotty or obnoxious person to the core…I'm talking about that dreaded monster that is PHLEGM that comes along with common cold that kids are so prone to catching at school.
Make a sweet ginger tea to thin out that internal mucus!
Ginger stimulates the saliva production that helps to thin the mucus secretions.
- Peel a 2-inch piece of fresh ginger root and slice it into thin slices while bringing roughly 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Once it is boiling, add the ginger. Cover it and reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Strain the tea. Add honey and lemon to taste.
Note: Keep in mind that if you are making ginger tea as a home remedy during cold and flu season, sweeteners are not recommended…though it may be the only way to get your child to drink it, so we say GO RIGHT AHEAD!
