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What parents should do to give the best treatment for their sick toddler?
Calm and relaxing environment. It is not easy to keep a sick toddler rest and down, but the good news is, it isn’t necessary to keep a sick toddler down – unless he seems to need the rest. There are no evidences that bed rest affects a mild illness one way or the other. And mommy can almost trust
their sick toddler to pick up and comply with his body signals. A very sick toddler will readily to calm down as he needs much in rest and relaxation, while the one who has mild cold will refuse to calm down as he on the way to recover. So unless restrictions on activity are based on doctor’s recommendation, there’s no need to force your toddler to rest all the time. For a sick toddler – or may be for any sick people – home atmosphere is giving much influence for them to recover faster, so keep it as relaxing as possible, and avoid any chaos, hectic and frustrated environment among your sick toddler.
When to go outside. Follow the doctor’s advice about when to start venturing outside again with your toddler, and when to schedule a return to day care, preschool, or play group. In general, it’s recommended that a child who’s been running a fever of 101°F (38.3°C) or greater should stay home until the temperature has stayed below 100.2°F (37.9°C) for 24 hours. A child who has some residual symptoms (such as a cough after a cold) can resume normal activities once the fever’s gone, though a child who seems “wiped out” probably could benefit from little extra time at home, it at all possible.
