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Tips and tricks to deal with kids’ common health issues
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items Each parent has gone through many struggles dealing with minor and recurring health issues in kids like cold, flu etc and has tips and products that helped them. Here is a list from my experience.
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Stuffy Nose
Diaper Rash
Miscellaneous
Stuffy Nose
This is the gold standard for snot sucking. Loosen up the mucus like described in my previous list, then use this to get the snot out. It feels a bit gross in the beginning but you’ll get used to it lol.
NoseFrida the Snotsucker Baby Nasal Aspirator
Ok if you can’t do the manual suction because it is too gross, here is one that doesn’t involve any manual suction. With two different vacuum levels it should get the snot out for sure.
Braun Nasal Aspirator
You know how the skin around the nose can get irritated and chafed after a couple of days of cleaning runny noses. This cream helps soothe and heal the irritated skin
Vicks Sinex Nasal Balm, Daily Moisturizing for Dry Skin From Allergy and Cold, Vitamin E, 0.5 fl oz
Saje markets this essential oil for upper body aches but the aroma and peppermint essence work really well for stuffy noses. So the night time routine for a kid with stuffy nose would be :
1. Do the steam treatment to loosen the mucus
2. Use a snot s...
Peppermint Halo®
Absolutely essential to keep your room humidified to help a child suffering from cold/cough/ stuffy nose. Honeywell humidifiers are of good quality.
Honeywell Humidifiers - Heating & Cooling
If your child won’t sit in a steamy bathroom, then this is a great alternative to help loosen the mucus. Extra bonus/ this steamer can be used by adults to steam the face and open pores etc
Ionic steamer - loosens mucus
In addition to everything in this article, the simplest way to get a fussy toddler’s stuffy nose loosened is - turn your shower on full blast and in the highest hot water setting. Let it run for a few minutes and close the bathroom door. In a few min...
Effective ways to get rid of phlegm and mucus
Diaper Rash
Burt’s bees products are gentle in general. This diaper rash cream works wonders- it both helps prevent and treat diaper rash. Apply before putting on the diapers to prevent rashes.
Burt's Bees : Diaper Creams & Rash Ointments : Target
Coconut oil has gained some popularity as a healthy cooking oil, but where I grew up it was used for everything from cooking to treating surface wounds, rashes and scrapes. This is not medical advice so please do your own research, but it can soothe ...
Pure Coconut Oil | USDA Certified Organic | Wildly Organic
This article fairly summarizes all the causes and ways to prevent diaper rash
Diaper Rash Causes & Prevention
Choosing a diaper that’s extra absorbent is the first step in preventing diaper rash. Huggies little snugglers brand has excellent ratings for absorption.
Huggies Little Snugglers Disposable Diapers - (Select Size and Count)
Good old Vaseline jelly. Some people are against using petroleum jelly but if you don’t care, this is a good preventative measure. Apply before putting the diaper on.
Vaseline® Healing Jelly Original
Miscellaneous
This kit is recommended for kids over 12yrs but you can use it for younger kids if you consult with your doctor before using. Way safer than just using q-tips
Debrox Earwax Removal Kit, Ear Drops and Bulb Ear Syringe
Witch hazel is a very beneficial and healing plant. This article talks about various ways we can use witch hazel for therapeutic purposes
8 Benefits and Uses of Witch Hazel
Treats minor rashes, skin irritations etc
Walgreens Witch Hazel
If your child has a sweet tooth or is prone to cavities, this is a great toothpaste for them.
Sensodyne Pronamel Kid's Fluoride Toothpaste, Bubble Twist, 4 OZ