Tip of the day: Use drug-free remedies for your child's cold

What's a parent to do when their little one is sniffling, coughing, and sneezing? If your child is under age 6, don't reach for cold and cough medicines. Clinical trials so far have shown no benefit to giving children cough and cold products, except to sedate them. And these drugs pose a high health risk. Take a look at our advice on how to treat your child's cold and cough without drugs.