Twin 1 Year Olds with Sore Throats

Try Pedialite popsicles, ice chips, ice water, sugar free jello. Children can go without food for a day or two, but not liquids. They need to get any liquids in them that they will take so they don't get dehydrated. If all else fails get them Gatorade. It puts the electrolytes back in them.

Dear R.

You could try giving them some warm camoile tea (all herbal so don't worry) with some honey in. The warm tea will help them sleep and the honey will sooth their throats. It is an old remidy that works well with my kids. If it persists then you should see the doctor again because it could be more serious.

My doc told us we could use childrens benadril - 1/2 teaspoon for these kinds of things - ofcourse check w/ your dr! My twins are 16 months.

I would try ice pops. I think there are some available in the baby aisle. Other ideas are Italian Ice and Slurpees. Even though they may have a lot of sugar, it would get some fluid in them.

Good morning mother with twins, I am a working mother with 5 kids ages from 12 to 29 years of age,also 4 grandchildren. I know what you are going through, but with some experience I hope this advise will help you in any way. Try giving them some pedialyte popsicles and juices, any flavor will due. Maker sure it is cold. This will help them not to becoming dehydrated and it will help soothe their throats. i know there had a special on giving infants and toddlers tynole, but that will also help with the pain a sore throat can cause. with all the viruses that is going around, i suggest to be very careful, and yes by all means, if you need to call their peditrician everyday for them, please do so until your babies feel 100% better.

If they aren't wetting diapers or making tears that is a sign of dehydratation. Call their dr.

Do they have blisters on the soles of their feet or palms of their hands? They could be just a few very small red dots or a lot...also check their mouth very carefully for red dots. It could be hand, foot, and mouth otherwise known as coxsackie. My twins got that about 2 years ago and it was HORRIBLE! They only had blisters in their throat area so it was hard to see and diagnosis. It was very painful and they wouldn't eat for days...getting cold liquids down was even difficult. I would use a flashlight to check their mouths (I know it's difficult with one year olds but try) There is no treatment for this virus...it just runs it's course over about a week. Ask your doc about giving Tylenol or Motrin. Good luck!
T.

Have you tried freezer pops? I know when I used to babysit teething little ones they liked to suck on freezer pops to soothe their gums. It might help with soothing their throats and will help get some fluids into them at the same time. They might not be the most nutritious thing to give them but for a little comfort until they are feeling better, it's worth it. Just make sure they have play clothes on because some freezer pops can stain their clothes if they dribble which at almost one year old, will definately happen.

Give them some pediatric electrolyte fluid to keep them hydrated. Try giving them popsicles or italian ice. It will help hydrate them and the cold may help with their throat.

If you want to try to get some soft foods into them, I suggest a really cold drink (like an icee) or having a popsicle first. This will help numb the throat a little.

You could also try serving them their formula cold. Make it ahead of time and refrigerate it. It might feel better going down.

Don't be surprised if they only take a couple of tablespoons of fluid at a time. Also, keep track of their diapers. If they don't have any wet diapers in an 8 hour period, call your doctors immediately. When my kids had sore throats with vomiting and diarrhea (my 3 year old when he was younger and my 7 month old 2 months ago), my doctors told me not to worry about the formula or regular food for the time being. They told me to concentrate on the fluids. Keep pushing clear fluids.

Anyhow, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call your doctors office. That is what they are there for. Most doctors (especially pediatricians and their staff) are very understanding and would much rather have you call with a concern than wait and have it get worse.

Good luck with your little girls. Try to get some sleep when you can and eat right so that you don't get it too. I hope all of my experiences help you out.

PS. Had to come back and add this. If you take the one Mom's advice and give them Gatorade. Remember to water it down, half Gatorade and half water. I was told this by my sister who is both a nurse and has a bachelor's in physical education. The Gatorade is too strong for their little bodies to process correctly if you don't water it down.

I would definitely call the doctor. make sure of the medication & dosage to give and then I would give it consistently with their advice.
In the meantime, some things that may help: run a cool mist humidifier in their room(s) as much as you can to add moisture to the air, give them LOTS of COLD liquids, freezer poops, slushies, popsicles, ice cream, jello, etc, ask the doctor about Pedialite to ward off dehydration. I think they even have Pedialite freezer pops now.
When my son is sick, I let him have whatever he wants to eat all day long and worry about nutrition once the sore throat is gone. They'll probably just want to droop around and cuddle you & watch tv--again, I think it's OK to do whatever they want if it seems to make them more comfortable & happy. Anything that distracts them from their throat.
I can't imagine what it's like to have TWO sick O.-year olds and another to care for as well!
Hang in there and good luck!

If you are worried about dehydration, try pedialyte (off brand works just as well). For soar throat, there are lolipops available called soar throat pops or try popcicles. Is there a bad smell to their breath? if so, it may be foot and mouth and you will need to go to see doc about it.

Everyone has drainage that comes from the sinuses. Sometimes it becomes a bit more and goes down the back of the throat. It may only be enough to cause an irritation. Try some decongestant, especially at night, and see if it'll start easing up. Do it around the clock and give the pain reliever as well. Popsicles and cold things like that may have too.

K. B
mom of 5 including triplets

Hello,

I know this is going to sound odd but give the girls - 1tbsp of apple cidar vinager mixed in with water. I recommend giving through a dropper. The ACV acts as an antistringent and works wonders.

Hope your little ones feel better soon.

Take them back for another test. My sons test has come back neg, only to show positive 2 days later.