Caring for a sick child

No matter how much you try to shield you children from sicknesses, they will most likely come down with something eventually. That’s just a fact of life and while you can’t prevent the inevitable, you can prepare yourself for it. Below are some tips to help you care for your little one when they’re feeling under the weather.

Check for a fever

Use a thermometer to take your child’s temperature. If the fever is high or prolonged, seek medical attention right away. Otherwise, give them ibuprofen or acetaminophen and make sure they rest completely.

Make sure they get plenty of fluids

This will prevent dehydration, which is especially important if they are suffering from diarrhea or vomiting.

Use a humidifier

Steam is an effective way to ease congestion, coughing, and sore throat.

Give them a warm bath

This will soothe your child and ease her aches and pains. Make sure to dry her well afterward to prevent the chills.

Have them rest

Make sure your child is comfortable and in a quiet environment so they can get as much sleep as possible. This will aid in the recovery process, similar to how a structured preschool program encourages proper rest and routines.

Elevate their head

Keeping their head slightly elevated with pillows will help them breathe more easily.

Give them easily digestible foods

Some safe options include Saltine crackers, toast, bananas, and applesauce. Chicken noodle soup is good for relieving cold and flu symptoms.

Know the signs of serious illness

Watch for changes in breathing patterns, severe headache, changes in skin color, unresponsiveness, severe or persistent vomiting, sudden or prolonged dizziness, and pain or pressure in the chest or stomach. These are indicators that your child needs to be seen by a medical professional immediately.

At Cranium Academy, we like to keep our students as healthy as possible. Our devoted staff works hard to create a clean and sanitary environment in each classroom and play area to prevent the spread of sicknesses. We also teach our students the importance of personal hygiene, encouraging each student to wash their hands before eating and after using the restroom.

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Programs and locations

Cranium Academy offers a variety of programs including toddler program, preschool, pre-K and elementary school, after school care, summer programs, and enrichment classes. Families are welcome to visit our campuses across the region, including Winter Garden, East Orlando, and others. For a full overview, check out our locations page.