Recently I attended an event for mothers-who-blog which focused on children & sleep, particularly during this time of year when coughs & cold are prevalent.
We met lovely, knowledgeable & eminently sensible sleep expert & paediatric nurse Kathleen McGrath who talked at length about the importance of a good night's sleep for everyone.
She specifically explained how to deal with children who are congested or unwell, suffering from coughs or colds.
Her tips for congestion before bedtime :
* make sure your child drinks plenty of cold fluids before going to sleep* don't let them get overheated, cotton nightclothes are best
* make sure the room is well ventilated
* put a natural decongestant on the child's pillow or baby's bedsheet
*if possible, raise the head slightly higher than the rest of the body in order to make it easier to breathe whilst sleeping
The better they sleep and more rest they get, the quicker the child tends to recover.
I have been familiar with Olbas for years, my mother swears by it & I had already used it when my children were young.
So I was very happy when we left the event with a bag full of Olbas products.
My children have always been pretty good sleepers & are exceptionally healthy -
when my son was suffering from tonsilitis recently & we had to visit our doctor, the doctor informed us that the last time he saw my son was 4 years ago!!
But, the last 5 weeks has been non-stop coughs/colds/sore throats....
and yes, sleepless nights.
As most mothers know, if your children are sick, you get less sleep....
and often, you eventually succumb to coughs & colds yourself.
I thought I had managed to avoid the bugs & germs this winter but this past 10 days my son & I seem to be swapping germs, sniffling our way through the days & nights.
Olbas contains a combination of essential pure plant oils, such as eucalyptus, mint, clove, juniper berry and cajuput.
I have always used the Inhalant Decongestant Oil for myself and Olbas have now introduced a Children's Decongestant Oil which can be used from age 3 months upwards.
My absolute favourite product though is the Olbas Bath....
a gorgeously green warming bath product which you pour into a hot bath.
It is perfect for children, clearing their heads and noses and leaving a gentle scent on their skin which eases their breathing at night-time.
I have to confess to loving the Olbas Bath so much that I have been known to use it even when I've been 100% healthy, there's something so warm & comforting about it.
And the last few weeks, when we have all been under the weather, I have honestly been beyond thankful for all the products and can't recommend them enough.
Unless absolutely necessary, I try to avoid taking medicines & Olbas with its gentle essential oils is perfect.
Below is a "sleep tips" video from Kathleen McGrath from the day.
I was given Olbas products at this event, but all views are completely my own and I have tried all the products myself....several times ;)
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