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Cold & Flu Season Survival
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items When the cold & flu season hits your house, I got you! Back to school + the weather changing means everyone will eventually be down for the count. Sadly, being mom means you have to take care of everyone first and then yourself! These products sh...
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If there is anything you purchase for cold & flu season, please let it be this! This will not only shorten your cold, it will also ensure it does not turn into a major sinus infection. Even if you aren't sick, you can still use this during Spring...
Navage Nasal Irrigation System
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You need a cool mist humidifier for your babies room and one for your room because you know you will end up being sick at the same time.
Crane Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier
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These claim to shorten your cold if you start using them right at the first sign a cold is coming. I feel like this is 100% true! They even help me not get sick if I was around someone who had a cold! They are easy and quick to use!
Zicam Cold Remedy
With the flu, here come the aches. This is the best heating pad I have every used! It is weighted which helps keep it in place. It also is longer than most, allowing you to wrap it around you to really feel the warmth. I use this for cramps, muscle a...
Comfytemp Weighted Heating Pad
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When sickness is going around, adding Elderberry into the mix can help prevent or shorten your cold. People swear by this and a lot of people who take it everyday rarely get sick.
MaryRuth Organics Elderberry Syrup
When you need to flush your nose, this is the saline spray I trust! It helps clean out the germs, or even allergens!
ARM & HAMMER Simply Saline Nasal Care Daily Mist
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For Babies & Toddlers
The best products for babies & toddlers to help make them feel a little better. One thing not listed? Cuddles!
Hands down my favorite cough medicine for my 4 year old! I have tried a few other brands, but I also end up back at this one. I always buy the 2-pack because it ends up being the best deal, however they can be sold on their own.
Zarbee's Kid's Cough + Mucus Day/Night
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You don't want any humidifier, you want one that does COOL mist! My son has suffered from Croup since the age of 3 months (now 4 years old) and the best advice the doctor gave me was to let him breathe in cool air. I threw away my other humidifier an...
Crane Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier
Is it gross? Yes. Does it work? Double yes! The bulb syringe you get from the hospital is great, but this works magic. My son did not love it, but he always felt better! My daughter on the other hand does not mind it. 10/10 recommend for your stuffy ...
Frida Baby Nasal Aspirator
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Safe for babies aged 6 months and up. Just like the one meant for toddlers, this works wonders. It allows me to feel okay about giving my baby medicine.
Zarbee's Baby Cough Syrup + Immune
Love! You can add a few drops to their bath or add it into their cool mist diffuser. Is it needed? No, but it helps having eucalyptus and lavender to soothe them.
Frida Baby Breathefrida Vapor Bath Drops
The only thermometer that I trust! It always gives me a near exact reading for my babies and toddlers. Plus, it is short for the rectum so you aren't worried about it going in too far. It also has a light on the end so you can check their temp at nig...
Frida Baby 3-in-1 True Temp Thermometer
Vicks is a classic that everyone grew up with. I feel like no matter what, this is the one that works the best. It will always be my go to. I even will use it on myself.
Vicks BabyRub Chest Rub Ointment
When your little one is sick and doesn't have much of an appetite, these are a great way to help give them some extra electrolytes. I also give these to my son on hot days to help rehydrate him.
GoGo SqueeZ Active
Often, sick babies and toddlers have rough and red noses. This helps flush out the germs, while also moisturizing and soothing the nose with aloe.
Zarbee's Baby Nasal Saline Spray
Another great option, especially if you pay attention to ingredients
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