How do you help/settle your little ones when they are sick? My son, 8mths, has had a temp most of the night (was 37.9 this morning) and he's really out of sorts. Last night I let him fall asleep in our bed before putting him back in his cot & this morning I have set up the portacot in the living room so he is close by and his sister can't steal his toys and make him cry (more). He's had panadol, a bottle, he's stripped down to his nappy and under the fan, and I've even given him a wet washer to play with and some ice to suck in a fruit mesh holder thing, but he won't stop crying =(

My little girl had the same thing the last few days but being a big older she would sit still for a cuddle or was happy to lie on the lounge and watch play school.

I want to do what's best for my little guy. I have to try and keep him quiet also cos hubby is sleeping after coming off nightshift today (and we live in a pretty small house). Not sure if I am thinking straight cos in the last 5 days (120hrs) I've only had about 18hrs sleep...