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Must-haves when my toddler gets sick

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Lala Garcia

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

Breathing Easy: Cool Mist Humidifiers & Soothing Vapors

Medicine & Comfort: Relieving Fevers and Aches Safely

Hydration Heroes: Encouraging Fluids When They're Sick

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...

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

Easy to clean and good for minor colds

oogiebear Silicone Baby Nasal Aspirator & Syringe

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...

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

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.

Pair with the humidifier

BreatheFrida™ Vapor Bath Drops – Frida | The fuss stops here.

I usually put this on my daughters chest, back, and feet. Be aware that with certain illnesses like rsv, it’s not recommended to use chest rubs.

Vicks BabyRub Chest Rub Soothing Ointment - 1.76oz

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...

Good for getting fevers down

Infants' TYLENOL® Oral Suspension Liquid

We alternate this with Tylenol to keep the kiddo comfortable and keep the fevers down

Infants Motrin

As a mom, I'm always looking for clean, effective ways to support my baby's health, especially during cold and flu season. These organic elderberry drops are a gentle, daily multivitamin that feels more like a treat than a supplement. They've become ...

Legendairy Milk Organic Elderberry Drops - Baby Multivitamin

When your little one is suffering from gas, colic, or a fever, it can feel heartbreaking and overwhelming. This kit isn't just a product; it's a parent's first line of defense. It combines the power of gentle heat and cool therapy with a comforting, ...

Munchkin TheraBurpee Colic & Fever Rescue Kit

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...

When your little one is under the weather and refuses to drink, these aren't just freezer pops—they're a hydration miracle. I learned their magic during a nasty stomach bug that hit our house. My toddler wanted nothing to do with a cup, but the momen...

Pedialyte® Freezer Pops Variety Pack

When a stomach bug, fever, or a day of intense play leaves your toddler dehydrated, Pedialyte® is the most trusted solution to help them recover faster. It’s not a sports drink or juice—it’s a scientifically formulated oral electrolyte solution desig...

Pedialyte

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

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

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