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Sick Day Essentials for When You Still Have to Function

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For those days when you’re clearly sick, but life didn’t get the memo. These are simple, go-to essentials that help you stay comfortable, get through what you need to, and recover quickly without completely falling apart. Hope you feel better soon!!
 
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Heating pads can help take some of you aches and pains away
Heating Pads in Health and Medicine - Walmart.com
 
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Soft kleenex is need for those cold that attack your nose. Keeps your nose from getting raw.
Kleenex Facial Tissues with Lotion - Soft & Gentle - Target
 
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I prefer the pill form but any cold medicine will help reduce your symptoms so you can function
DayQuil & NyQuil in Cold Cough and Flu - Walmart.com
 
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Drinking electrolytes are essential to help keep your body fighting and staying hydrated
LMNT Zero Sugar Electrolytes Citrus Salt 30ct
 
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A heated blanket to snuggle on the couch when you arent feeling well is something everyone needs and appreciates
PureRelief® Plush Heated Throw Blanket - Pure Enrichment
 
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For mid day naps when you are sick these can help you nap deeper so you can fight those germs
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Sleep Masks
 
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Use hand sanitizer so you can keep germs away from the ones your love
Hand Sanitizer - Target
 
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Vicks helps with nasal congestion especially when sleeping
VapoRub products at Target
 
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Air humidifiers help with nasal congestion. Great for kids rooms when they get sick
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Humidifiers
 
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Helps fight colds and decreases the length of time you are sick (at least thats what I have been told)
Viva Naturals Vitamin C & Zinc 1000mg
 
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Fluids including Oj can be great for you when you are fighting something
Orange Juice in Juices - Walmart.com
 
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These wipes help to keep your germs off areas that your family or others may tpuch
Clorox Wipes in Clorox - Walmart.com
 
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Sometimes a nice bath with Epsom salts can help to make you feel just a bit better. Plus Epsom salt baths our supposedly really good for you
Lavender Bath Salts with Magnesium | Soothe & Relax - Target
 
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Sometimes you need something other than water when you are sick. Great for upset tummy days
Sprite products at Target
 
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Baths feel amazing when you are sick. Try these bubbles to improve your baths
Bubble Baths in Bath & Shower - Walmart.com
 
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Definitely worth trying when you are congested and feel the need to get it all out
CVS Soft Tip Neti Pot Sinus Wash System
 
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Cups with straws help when you need to get more fluids in. Especially when trying to drink something in bed
Plastic Cup With Straw - Amazon.com
 
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Gatorade is not only good for sports it can also be good for you when you are dehydrated and need to increase your fluid intake
Gatorade: Sports Science to Fuel Athletes | Gatorade Official Site