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Tylenol Alternatives for Kids: Natural Remedies, Teething Relief & Cold Care
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items Looking for Tylenol alternatives for your little one? Whether it’s teething, colds, or everyday aches, there are natural remedies and safe swaps that can bring comfort without always reaching for Tylenol. This list rounds up parent-approved options f...
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Natural Remedies
Tylenol Swaps
Teething Pain Relief
Cold & Flu Care
Natural Remedies
Holistic and low-tox solutions that parents turn to first—think cool compresses, herbal teas, and essential oils that can ease discomfort naturally.
I will use a compress if my son only has a fever and nothing else!
EASYEAH 16 Baby Cool Pads for Fever Relief
I rubbed this on my son’s feet when he was little and it helped him (and me) sleep so much longer and better stretches!
Nighttime Magnesium Lotion with Arnica – Soothing Relief for Muscles & Joints
Whether it’s a headache, fever, upset stomach, or sniffles, Feel Better Fast helps support your body's natural recovery without suppressing symptoms.
Earthley Feel Better Fast, All-Natural Relief
This will ease congestion and make sleep better!
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Cool Mist Humidifier, 60H Runtime
For older children, this can help as well! Keeps them calm and hydrated while soothing headaches!
Traditional Medicinals Organic Chamomile Tea, 16 Bags
Tylenol Swaps
When you need medicine but not Tylenol, these over-the-counter options offer similar relief while giving you variety and choice.
Motrin is one of the most common switches from Tylenol!
Infants' Motrin Ibuprofen Oral Suspension
We use this brand at home because it’s cleaner and dye free! My son prefers the blueberry flavor.
Genexa Kids' Clean Pain & Fever Acetaminophen, Organic Blueberry, 4 fl oz
Same great brand, just in a chewable format!
Genexa Kids Pain & Fever Acetaminophen Chewables
Teething Pain Relief
From chilled teethers to natural gels, these remedies help soothe sore gums and cranky babies through the teething stage.
Freezable and reusable— a classic combo for teething!
Dr. Brown's AquaCool Baby Teether 2 Pack
My son is obsessed with this! He will literally bring it to us for us to roll it on his chin!
Little Teethers - Teething Roller - Plenny
My son prefers the essential oil roller, but this works just as well!
Boiron Camilia Teething Drops for Pain Relief
I have distinct memories of these from growing up!
Hyland's Baby Oral Pain Relief for Teething
My friend & Grandma (who are doulas/midwives) SWEAR by this brand! Not only do they have teething remedies, but other medicines for mom as well!
Earthley Wellness Teeth Tamer, Teething Relief, Organic, Sugar-Free (1.69 oz)
Cold & Flu Care
Sniffles, coughs, and fevers are tough—these remedies and safe alternatives can help bring comfort and relief during cold and flu season.
The only cough & cold medicine I felt comfortable giving my son when he was under 1!
Hyland's Baby Mucus & Cold Relief, 8 Fl Oz
We used this during bath time with my son when he got a cold this past winter and it helped me & him breath easier!
Oilogic Stuffy Nose & Cough Vapor Bath & Roll-On
Need something a little stronger? He’s over the counter meds that are 100% reliably clean and dye free!
Genexa Kids Cough Medicine
I grew up taking this when I got sick with cold & flu symptoms. This is better for older kids and adults as it has small dissolving pellets!
Boiron Oscillococcinum Flu Relief - 6 Doses
Immediately gets rid of the nasty congestion baby is experiencing.
Frida Baby Saline Kit with NoseFrida Aspirator