Cold and Cough in Kids? Fix It with This Magical Ajwain Pouch!

You’re up all night, worried sick, checking their temperature every hour. It's tough seeing your baby all stuffy and miserable, especially when they're too young for medicine. But don't worry, there are some old-school, natural remedies that can help them feel better.
Let’s be real: winter is basically cold and flu season, and while we adults can usually power through, our babies are way more vulnerable. Babies can catch colds from anyone who's sick and sneezes, coughs, or even just talks too close to them. Sharing is caring, except when it comes to germs. Tiny babies can catch a cold if someone with a cold or cough sneezes, coughs, or even talks near them. Just a touch from someone with a cold can also pass on the virus. And let's be honest, babies are basically tiny explorers, touching everything and then putting their hands in their mouths (we’ve all been there!). This means they can easily pick up viruses from contaminated surfaces or toys. And let's be real, those little hands go everywhere – touching contaminated surfaces, toys, or even just their own eyes, nose, or mouth after touching something with germs. It’s like a tiny germ party they didn’t RSVP to. Thankfully, there are gentle, time-tested home remedies that can bring them relief from congestion, runny noses, and those pesky colds. One of the most comforting remedies is a warm ajwain (carom seeds) poultice. It's like a warm hug for their little chests. One of the best natural remedies is an ajwain poultice. It's like a cozy, fragrant compress that can help clear congestion. Here’s how to make one:
Lightly roast a quarter cup of ajwain seeds and 6-7 cloves of garlic on a pan until they become fragrant and slightly toasted. You'll hear a gentle crackling sound when the ajwain is ready. Toast about a quarter cup of ajwain seeds and 6-7 cloves of garlic in a pan until they smell amazing and are lightly browned. You'll hear a little crackling—that's how you know they're ready.
Let them cool slightly and then wrap them in a small, soft cotton cloth, tying it securely to make a little pouch. Let them cool down a bit, then wrap them in a small piece of soft cotton cloth and tie it up like a little bundle.
If your newborn has a cold or chest congestion, gently warm some mustard or coconut oil and massage it onto their chest. Then, carefully apply the warm (not hot!) poultice to their chest, almost like a gentle pat. Make sure it's just comfortably warm – their skin is super sensitive! If they have a stuffy nose or a bad cold, you can even place the lukewarm poultice under their pillow so they can inhale the soothing aroma. It's like a natural aromatherapy session for your little one. If your newborn is congested or has a cold, warm up some mustard or coconut oil and give them a gentle massage. Then, carefully pat the warm (not hot!) poultice on their chest. It should feel comfortably warm on your inner wrist before you use it on your baby. For a stuffy nose, you can even put the lukewarm poultice under their pillow so they can breathe in the soothing scent. Think of it as a mini spa day for your baby.
Always test the poultice's temperature on your inner wrist before applying it to your baby. It should feel comfortably warm, not hot. Always double-check the temperature of the poultice on your wrist before putting it on your baby. Safety first!
For relief from colds, congestion, and runny noses, you can gently apply the warm poultice to your baby's back, chest, ribs, and tummy. Remember, gentle warmth is key! You can gently apply the warm poultice to their back, chest, ribs, and tummy to help relieve cold symptoms, congestion, and a runny nose. Remember, gentle warmth is the key here