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ESSENTIALS for cold and flu season!
23 items
By
Jenny holmes
Some of my tried and true items I’ve used this cold and flu season!
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Natural medicine
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Cleaning supplys
Medicine
Always have this on hand, I like to alternate Tylenol and Advil every 3 hours with fevers!
Children's TYLENOL® Dye Free Oral Suspension
My favourite for fevers. I find this works the best for my kids.
Children's Advil Suspension Sugar-Free Dye-Free Berry
Helps open up those sinuses!
Vicks VapoRub Topical Ointment Children's Cough Medicine
Helps me asleep at night and keeps me going through the day!
TYLENOL® Cold & Flu Severe Caplets
Works amazing when your tummy is upset and helps you get rest.
Easy to Swallow GRAVOL Antinauseant (30 ct)
I actually read a study that this reduces cold symptoms up to two days sooner!!
Children's Afrin® Extra Moisturizing 2 to Under 6 Years
I can not live with out this when I have a cold! I can’t sleep when my nose is stuffy so this is a life saver!
Nasal Decongestant for Stuffy Nose Remedy - Cleveland Clinic
My husband swears by this!
NyQuil Cough, Cold & Flu Medicine for Nighttime ... - Vicks
Natural medicine
Great homeopathic option for the little ones! I found this was great for a runny nose.
BOIRON Coryzalia Cold 30 D, 30 ML
Love that this has vitamin D and zinc for those extra vitamins during cold season. Elderberry is a great homeopathic option.
Baby Cough Syrup + Immune | Zarbee's®
I use these daily for my kids to try and prevent and illness that I can! Love the extra layer of defense from the vitamin D.
BioGaia Protectis BABY - Probiotic Drops
Products
I always have my air purifier running in the bedroom with the sick family member.
Find Your Ideal Air Purifier: Clear Air Solutions - Levoit
I put this right in the kids bedrooms and it really helps keep them asleep when they have a cold.
Vicks Humidifiers
Always like to keep extra of these on hand
Vicks Soothing Menthol VapoPads
I love having my diffuser going with eucalyptus and some sort of sickness guard!
Aromatherapy Diffuser & Essential Oil Set
Immunity boost and protect are always going in my diffuser when anyone is sick!
Shop - REVIVE Essential Oils
Seems yucky but it’s a life saver for when your kids can’t blow their nose yet!
NoseFrida the SnotSucker – Frida | The fuss stops here.
Love that the whole family can use this.
ThermoScan® 5 Ear Thermometer - Braun Healthcare US
Always stocked up on extra covers. Never know when a fever is going to hit!
Braun Thermometer Covers
There’s nothing worse then have a cold PLUS a dry nose. These are essential with a cold.
Kleenex ® Lotion Facial Tissues - Rectangular Box
Cleaning supplys
This is essential to keep on hand. I try to clean high touch areas daily when anyone in the house is sick.
Lysol® Disinfectant Spray
Quick and easy to disinfect high touch surfaces.
Lysol® Disinfecting Wipes
I like to disinfect my bathrooms daily when anyone in the house is sick. This is a staple for me.
Clorox® Clean-Up® Cleaner + Bleach | Original
