Keep your toddler hydrated with frequent small sips of fluids
Use saline nose drops and gentle suction to clear mucus
Use a cool-mist humidifier in the room
Keep your toddler resting and comfortable
Give fever or pain medicine only as directed by a pediatrician
Offer smaller, more frequent meals if appetite is reduced
Keep your toddler away from smoke and other irritants
Monitor breathing closely
Seek urgent medical care if breathing is fast, hard, or noisy
Seek urgent medical care if lips or face look blue or gray
Seek urgent medical care if your toddler is unable to drink or shows signs of dehydration
Seek urgent medical care if your toddler is unusually sleepy, hard to wake, or worsening
Contact a pediatrician before giving any over-the-counter cold medicines
Follow your pediatrician’s instructions for any prescribed treatment
Keep your toddler home and limit contact with others while sick