The Best Baby Cold Remedies—And The Ones You Should Avoid

Good for: Coating the throat and suppressing coughs in children over 12 months old.

How to use: Give your kid over one-year-old a teaspoon or two at bedtime to help calm their cough.

Pro tip: Honey is one of the few natural remedies shown to work in studies. Choose unpasteurized honey for an extra antiviral boost to the immune system.

Wait! Never give honey to babies under 12 months old because it can cause infant botulism.