According to the experts, just about any fluids are good for your sick child. Try some of these:
- Water
- Fruit juice. Dilute it with water so your child gets less sugar.
- If your child is dehydrated, fruit juice doesn’t have the right mix of sugar and salt. Get an oral rehydration solution like Pedialyte instead.
- Decaffeinated tea. For an older child, warm beverages are soothing and can help break up mucus. If he's older than 1, add some honey to make his sore throat feel better and ease a cough.
- Milk. Despite what you may have heard, it's fine for kids with colds or flu. It won't cause mucus buildup.