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Must-haves when my toddler gets sick

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Navigating cold and flu season with a little one can feel scary, especially with RSV and COVID in the mix. The key is to be prepared before the sniffles start! 🩺❤️ I've created this comprehensive checklist of doctor-recommended and parent-tested ess...
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Clear Little Noses: Gentle Suctioning & Saline Solutions

When your little one is too young to blow their nose, a stuffy nose can make feeding and sleeping a real struggle. This is your toolkit for clearing congestion safely and effectively. A good saline spray helps loosen everything up, and a reliable asp...

 
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This machine with saline solution helps relieve the congestion and helps clears my daughter’s airways whenever she’s sick. It’s helped us get through RSV, Covid, Flu, and other upper respiratory illnesses.
Dr. Noze Best NozeBot Baby Nasal Aspirator
 
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Easy to clean and good for minor colds
oogiebear Silicone Baby Nasal Aspirator & Syringe
 
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Saline solutions help break up the tough mucus when suctioning up the nose
AbsorbEase Saline Solution 5ml Each, 100 per Box

Breathing Easy: Cool Mist Humidifiers & Soothing Vapors

Combat dry, stuffy air and ease coughs and congestion with a good humidifier. A cool-mist humidifier adds essential moisture to the air, making it easier for your toddler to breathe, especially at night. Pair it with gentle, baby-safe chest rubs or v...

 
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I love how easy this humidifier is to clean and how it effectively brings moisture to the air in the room
Frida Baby 3-in-1 XL Cool Mist Humidifier
 
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I run a hot shower, then pop one of these on the floor to let the steam and vapors build up in our bathroom for our kiddo to inhale. (We don’t have a standard tub)
BreatheFrida™ Vapor Bath Bombs – Frida | The fuss stops here.
 
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Pair with the humidifier
BreatheFrida™ Vapor Bath Drops – Frida | The fuss stops here.

Medicine & Comfort: Relieving Fevers and Aches Safely

Please remember: Always consult your pediatrician before giving any medication. When your little one is miserable with a fever or aches, having the right tools and remedies on hand is crucial. This list includes accurate thermometers, doctor-recommen...

 
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Good for getting fevers down
Infants' TYLENOL® Oral Suspension Liquid
 
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We alternate this with Tylenol to keep the kiddo comfortable and keep the fevers down
Infants Motrin
 
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Easy to give to my toddler
Legendairy Milk Organic Elderberry Drops - Baby Multivitamin

Hydration Heroes: Encouraging Fluids When They're Sick

Keeping a sick toddler hydrated is one of the most important—and sometimes most difficult—jobs. When they don't feel well, they often don't want to drink. I'll never forget the panic I felt when my 18-month-old had RSV and refused to keep fluids down...

 
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Good for sore throats and fevers
Pedialyte® Freezer Pops Variety Pack
 
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Helpful for rehydration
Pedialyte
 
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We’ve drastically cut down on our single-use plastic waste. A good set lasts for years, making it a tiny investment for a huge environmental win
Reusable Silicone Straws for Toddlers & Kids - 12 pcs Flexible Short
 
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I was skeptical about all the hype, but the Munchkin 360 Cup truly lives up to its reputation. After struggling with messy sippy cups that leaked everywhere and frustrated my toddler, this cup was a game-changer. It was the only one that helped my da...
Miracle 360° Trainer Cup, 7oz - Munchkin
 
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We've tried nearly every kids' water bottle on the market, and the Owala Kids Tumbler is the one that finally ended our search. What won me over was the straw built into the lid. It's the only bottle she consistently drinks from all day long, and as ...
Kids' Tumbler