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Sick Baby and Kids Essentials
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items Please share this list far and wide. After taking care of babies and toddlers for over five years I have tried everything that works and doesn’t! I always have these things in my at home pharmacy basket and stock up whenever I see a sale. During cold...
Sections
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Fevers
Teething
Cold / Sinus / Congestion
Diaper Rash
Supplements
Fevers
Helps to treat pain and fever alternate every 3-4 hours with ibuprofen
Acetaminophen for Kids - CVS Pharmacy
The always blanket from Monica and Andy is the first thing I grab when my kids have a fever I wrap them up in it. Organic cotton is wonderful when kids have a fever as it keeps them the right temperature it is not too hot yet it does provide some war...
Always Blanket - Blue Cabana Stripe - Monica + Andy
I always start with ibuprofen when treating a fever and alternate with acetaminophen if necessary. I always use generic
Ibuprofen For Kids
Teething
Teething is extremely painful for little babies. Here are some things that make it a little easier for the both of you
These are great to give to a fussy baby you can safely use them ever fifteen minutes but they are great for overall fussiness and teething as well
Camilia® for Baby Teething Relief - Boiron USA
These totally numb babies mouth. They are amazing and truly help soothe a baby who is suffering from teething pain
Hyland's Baby Oral Pain Relief for Teething
Cold / Sinus / Congestion
These works great for congestion whether your child suffers from allergies or not I find it is much more elective than cough suppressants / decongestants
Zyrtec Children's Allergy Relief Syrup 5mg
Another option for drying out congestion - whether you are dealing with allergies or not
Children's Benadryl
I love this essential oil it is much less harsh than Vicks and you can mix it with coconut oil and rub it on your child’s chest, wrists or feet. You can also diffuse it in their room while they skeep
GuruNanda Breathe Easy Essential Oil 1 Fl Oz
This humidifier is the best we use it constantly for our kids
Vicks 3-in-1 SleepyTime Humidifier
There are several oils I like to use when my kids are sick, I do love the guru nanda blends for : immunity, calm sleep, and breathe easy
Essential Oil Diffuser
Diaper Rash
If you take a closer look at all the diapers rash creams in the store you will see that they have the same active ingredients as the creams in this section. They diaper rash creams come in very small containers are are much more expensive than the ge...
Compare to triple paste - I find this doesn’t do anything on its own but is a great barrier to prevent diaper rashes especially if your baby is just starting solids / experiencing diarrhea and is sensitive to products with petrolatum
Zinc Oxide Cream
Compare to desitin or A+D overnight diaper rash cream. Clotrimazole fights fungal infections which is typically what a diaper rash is. This also works on stubborn rashes that can be found all over the body or specifically in the folds of the skin / u...
Clotrimazole
This is not my favorite to use but every baby responds differently to different creams and this can be helpful to soothe diaper rash. When you spot a diaper rash note you may have to try different things before it starts going away
Petroleum Jelly
Another option to help heal your baby’s diaper rash. Mix it with some petroleum jelly if your baby is less than six months because they can be sensitive to this cream.
Hydrocortisone Cream
I love these wipes they are just the right amount of wet and very soft. They clean the bum very well to prevent diaper rash
Fragrance-free Baby Wipes - Up&up™ (select Count) - Target
Fragrance free diapers are great for sensitive skin. Huggies keep the baby’s butt dry to prevent diaper rashes also
Huggies Diapers
Supplements
Taking vitamins is a huge help in preventing sicknesses!
I always choose a multivitamin with iron
Kids Multivitamin With Iron
Take vitamin c every day 1x a day and a little more when sick
Nature's Truth Kids Vitamin C Gummies
Probiotics help kids stay healthy
Culturelle Kids Chewable Probiotic, 30 ct