If you want to soothe your child’s cough, the first thing to do is to determine what type of cough they’re suffering with - a chesty cough or a dry cough.

A chesty cough is the type of cough where your little one brings up mucus or phlegm when they’re coughing away, which is why it’s often called a productive cough.

On the other hand, a dry cough doesn’t bring up any mucus but happens when your kid has an irritating, tickly feeling in the back of their throat which makes them cough.

Both of these coughs can have similar causes but can need different treatments.

Once you’ve worked out what type of cough your kiddo is dealing with, look at the name of the cough syrups available to find ones designed to treat a chesty cough or a dry cough.

If you’re still unsure which cough medicine is right for your little one, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

If you have a young child who’s suffering from a cough then finding a cough medicine that’s right for them can be hugely important.

Infant cough medicines are usually suitable for babies aged 3 months and over and contain an active ingredient called glycerol which helps to soothe their irritated throat.

Glycerol cough syrups are available from Calcough, Tixylix, and Benylin infant, so you can find the one your little one likes best.

As your child gets older, different types of cough medicines will be suitable for them, including Calcough Children’s syrup, which is suitable for toddlers aged 1 and up, and Benylin Children’s cough syrups, which can be taken by children over 6.