4. Honey
Honey is a great home remedy for croup cough for a lot of reasons. It has antiseptic and antibacterial properties that allow it to help the body fight off different types of infections, including croup. Honey can also help coat the throat and vocal box, and make it easier to breathe and even talk. It can help improve the hoarseness and laryngitis.
It’s a natural cough suppressant that has a sweet taste that even children won’t mind. It can be swallowed on its own or mixed with water or another type of juice. Be careful not to swallow it all at once. You want to swallow a little at a time slowly, so it can coat your throat as it travels downward. You can take honey two to three times a day or as needed until the symptoms of the croup go away. Many people prefer to take honey instead of over the counter cough medications.