My sick toddler

So, I've been busy lately. Taking on a couple new extra curricular activities and catching up on some of my old ones. But the number one thing consuming my brain right now? MY SICK TODDLER

You know how you might be nervous about some things but there's that ONE THING you are absolutely terrified of? This is it for me. As a first time mom there's always sources of anxiety and opportunities for you to tell yourself "it'll be fine" or "lets just get this over with" (those awful appoinments that require multiple shots), but I've never been able to ease my mind at the thought of an infant/toddler with a cold.

And let me tell you, my boy has the cold of all colds.  Collectively my household has been sick for two weeks. But my baby for just one.  It started with crusty eyes and a little nose running-signs his allergies were bothering him, but nothing for mom to panic over. Then suddenly I was sick. Like stayed home from work, congested, stuffy/runny nose, chills exhausted,  sick. Over the course of that day home I started to feel better but baby got worse. By the evening he was coughing, and had a runny nose. And the cough just got worse and worse.

Eventually my sweet boy was coughing so hard he'd have to stop walking or playing to wait for the fit to be over. And when it was he'd give the most pitiful whine. Naturally I was devastated.

So, you moms out there, what are your go to home remedies for your sick children? I tried the vaporub on the feet although Im not certain of how effective it was becaise he was also getting a cough suppressant. I also used his cold vapor humidifier, but I've never found that thing to work. Right now we're six days in and on a regular daytime cough and cold medicine schedule that seems to be working but that's about it.
On the up side though,  he's kept his normal demeanor.  Hes fast, active and has lots to say so I'm glad that hasn't changed. But we have GOT to get him healthy. What do you suggest?

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