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Low-tox health alternatives for the whole family!
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items From cold remedies to humidifiers, this list has what you need. We still utilize western medicine at times, but love to try low-tox/crunchy alternatives first. Here are some of our household favs. Provided options from Walmart and Amazon as able.
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Medicine alternatives
Trust me on this. “Feel better fast” is a lifesaver. Our whole family takes it from symptom onset until the virus has passed. It also tastes good! The trio is worth it here!
Respiratory Remedies Bundle | Natural Wellness | Earthley
Great ingredients!!!!
Beekeeper's Naturals Propolis Throat Spray, 2-Pack
Elderberry is a must have for sick season!! Keep it in your medicine cabinet!
MaryRuth Toddler Elderberry Syrup, Organic, Sugar Free, 1 Fl Oz
Toddler multivitamin! We give this to our daughter daily!
MaryRuth CoComelon Toddler Multivitamin Drops
Multivitamin for the older kiddos. Again, we always stick with Mary Ruth’s. Tried and true.
MaryRuth's Kids Liquid Morning Multivitamin
If Tylenol is a necessity, we only use this. Dye free! It also tastes great- I’ve tried it. Lol.
Genexa Infants' Clean Acetaminophen, Organic Blueberry, 2 fl oz
A good option if you need real cough syrup. Again, dye free. Love Genexa.
Genexa Kids' Clean Day & Night Cough Med, 8oz
This is a must. Seriously. Buy it now and keep it for when the next cold hits. Follow the dosage instructions on the back.
Boiron ColdCalm Tablets - 60 Count, Non-Drowsy
Cold calm for baby!
Boiron ColdCalm Baby Drops - 30 Count
Come calm for older kids!
Boiron ColdCalm Kids Drops for Cold Relief - 30 Count
Great for flu-like symptoms! But always consult your doctor if your fever persists or is concerning.
Boiron Oscillococcinum Flu Relief - 6 Doses
Homeopathic cough syrup! This is great for milder coughs.
Hyland's Kids Cold & Cough Day/Night, 4oz (2 Pack)
Raw Manuka honey! A super good! Keep this in your cabinet for sick season, and take (either mixed into tea or by the spoon!) once symptoms appear.
Manukora Raw Manuka Honey MGO 50+ 250g
We prefer Motrin over Tylenol for pain reliever, and this is dye free.
Motrin Infants' Ibuprofen Oral Suspension 1oz
This is the best you’re going to get for a lozenge, ingredients wise. Beekeeper’s Naturals is amazing.
Beekeeper's Naturals Honey Cough Drops 24 Ct
I would invest in a good quality vitamin C supplement to have on hand for sick season, and this one is great for the whole family. Just adjust dosing per body weight.
MaryRuth Organics Liquid Vitamin C Drops
Home essentials
IF you can afford an Air Doctor, this is the best of the best for an air purifier. Genuinely the best in the industry. Invest in it now. Your family’s health will thank you.
AIRDOCTOR AD3500 Air Purifier for 1260 sq.ft
Whether you know it or not, your air quality is greatly affecting your health. This is the best HEPA purifier on the market that isn’t $300+. Trust me, I’ve done the research. We own this and love it.
WINIX A231 Air Purifier for Bedroom Up to 1,180 Ft² in 1 Hr With Air Quality Monitor, True HEPA, Carbon Filter and Auto Mode, Captures Pet Allergies, Smoke, Dust
Same Winix brand, on Amazon, for a slightly larger room. Highly, highly, highly recommend.
WINIX 5510 Air Purifier w/ App Support, HEPA
This is a great humidifier.
ALROCKET 8L Humidifiers for Bedroom 1000ft², 80H Runtime Smart Warm&Cool Supersized Mist Humidifier for Large Room Indoor, Essential Oil,Quiet Whole House Humidifier for Baby, Plants
An Amazon option for a humidifier! Same features, also comes in black if you fancy that.
LEVOIT Smart 3L Humidifier w/ App & Voice
Get a diffuser! Peppermint is great for nausea and stuffy noses!
Noahstrong 500ml Essential Oil Diffuser with 6*10ml Essential Oils Set, Flower Aromatherapy Diffusers with Remote Control, Aroma Fragrant Oil Air Humidifier Vaporizer for Large Room Bedroom Office
A great (and aesthetic) diffuser option on Amazon!
ASAKUKI 500ml Ultrasonic Essential Oil Diffuser
Don’t waste your money on bulb syringes or electric suckers. Just get this. Trust me.
Frida Baby Nose Frida Snot Sucker Nasal Aspirator for Baby Nasal Congestion