A sore throat is usually harmless and symptoms go away with plenty of rest, unless the cause is a bacterial or viral infection, in which case it will be accompanied by a fever, cough or chest pain. You will need to take your baby to a doctor if you suspect a bacterial or viral infection.
Natural remedies may help soothe the discomfort caused by a sore throat and aid in quick recovery. Here is what you need to do if your baby has a sore throat:
Give your baby a lot of fluids. You can try orange or lemon juice diluted with cooled, boiled water. For babies over one year, you can sweeten the drink with honey.
Offer him a blackberry drink, as blackberries are mildly antiseptic, thus can help to reduce fever and chest pains resulting from sore throat.
Put him in a warm bath or shower so that he can breathe in the steam to ease the irritation.
Add little garlic to his food, as it can help fight the bugs responsible for sore throats.
If the natural remedies fail to soothe the sore throat, you are recommended to take your baby to a pediatrician for further evaluation.