Rest
Make sure your child gets lots of sleep and encourage them to rest during the day.
Run the shower
A warm, moist atmosphere can ease breathing if your child has a blocked nose - take your child into the bathroom and run a hot bath or shower or use a vaporiser to humidify the air.
Plenty of fluids
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Ensure your little one drinks plenty of fluids - water is fine but warm drinks can be soothing.
Medicine
Paracetamol liquid or ibuprofen liquid can help ease a fever and pain - check the dosage instructions on the packaging and never give aspirin to children under 16 years old.
Raise their pillow/bed
If they have a blocked nose you can make their breathing easier by raising the pillow end of your child's bed or cot by putting books or bricks under the legs, or placing a pillow under the mattress.*
*You should not put anything under the mattress of a baby younger than one year old.
Keep the temperature comfortable
Keep the room aired and at a comfortable temperature and don't let your child get too hot - if a small child or baby has a temperature then let them wear just a nappy or underwear.
