Give lots of cold fluids. Give warm clear fluids to drink. The main treatment of a cough with phlegm is to drink lots of fluids. You may have to have several short feeding sessions in order for them to consume enough fluid. Just remember to brush after; you dont want to spoil the teeth now, do you? You can also buy cough products that have honey in them at drug stores. Childrens Honey Cough and Chest Congestion DM | Robitussin Reason: dry air makes coughs worse. Talk with your child about the dangers of vaping. Always read all the ingredients on the label. For kids ages 1 to 5 give half a teaspoon of honey and for those 6 and up, offer one teaspoon of honey 3-4 times a day to get relief for cough. Caffeine, a stimulant, isnt recommended in any amount for children under age 12. Cold Medicines Age 3 months to 1 year: give warm clear fluids to treat the cough. Showing your child some loving care and taking steps to put them on the mend can help you make it through cold and flu season. Your childs pediatrician may recommend giving multiple medications at one time, such as antihistamines, decongestants, and pain relievers. Consuming honey regularly and not cleaning your teeth after that can cause dental damage. It can thin the secretions and loosen the cough. Ensure they brush their teeth after drinking mixture of a noncaffeinated or carbonated beverage. It's part of the phlegm your child coughs up. In some cases, you may need to see a doctor to treat your childs cough. Review on herbal teas. High-risk child (such as cystic fibrosis or other chronic lung disease). This is because honey can cause infant botulism, which is rare but very serious condition. Talk with your child about the dangers of vaping. Call your childs pediatrician first to find out if your child needs medication. Disclaimer: this health information is for educational purposes only. [CDATA[// >