what do I give (food) to my 1 and half years old son when he's having cold and chest congestion?

Give simple food whatever child is taking willingly do not force feed and avoid banana.

Usually kids refuse to take food when they have cold.. So try to give more of liquid food.. Warm water frequently... U can give Tulasi juice and Indian Borage (doddapathre) juice .. Try to visit doc if it won't subside.. He/she may suggest nebulization for your kid.. !!

give soft and light food which is easy to swallow n digest... u can add garlic pieces to mustard oil... boil it..... whn it cools down a bit just warm enough to use.... apply it over the chest,feet n bck.. of ur baby... it will help to loosen the phlegm ....or heat rock salt on tava .put it in a cloth.. tie n make small potli... ( something like hot bag).. give light comprssn on chest n back with tht.... whn it cools down ....repeat the procedure... it will help... do it in the ngt... for nearly half an he.

thanks vijeta for useful suggestions .my son also having chest congestion. so I'm going to try these remedies,

thanks dr vijeyta for useful information... thanks a ton

that's ok guys... I just sd wht I do.. whn my baby gets cold n cough... hope it helps u too..