real-life list of the OTC meds, kids’ medicine, first aid basics, and sick-day tools I like to keep stocked at home. From fever reducers and allergy meds to thermometers, saline spray, nausea helpers, and little “thank God we had this” essentials. No...
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MEDICATION 💊 MUSTS
Kids medication 💊
Tools ⚒️
Immunity support
First aid ⛑️🩹
MEDICATION 💊 MUSTS
Thirty creeps up on you quickly, just like that spicy red sauce you had with dinner. Personally, I prefer the berry chews the most..
Tums
Headache? Want it gone ASAP? This is your guy 💪 this is my first line of defense. If it gets past this, I know I’m in for it.
Excedrin Migraine Relief Caplets Acetaminophen
Gentle yet effective, I take it at night before bed. By morning, I’m ready to go. It also helps with occasional constipation (since I have ulcerative colitis, you can trust me on this).
Senokot Regular Strength Senna Laxative, 100ct
A cold and sore throat staple we always keep stocked for sick days.
Cold-EEZE Sugar-Free Wild Cherry Zinc Lozenges
If you’re not purchasing your over-the-counter medication from Amazon, you’re wasting money. Additionally, you must always have acetaminophen readily available.
Amazon Basic Care Acetaminophen 500mg 200ct
For the glp1 peeps— IYKYK 💩. You don’t need anything fancy, just make sure you’re watching your output.
Amazon Basic Care Stool Softener 100mg Softgels
For my arthritis, the only thing that works when it’s severe. It also really helped when I was healing from my breast reduction.
Amazon Basic Care Naproxen Sodium 220 mg, 300 Ct
I prefer to have it instead of having to wait to get it when I need it. Also, take the medicine if you’re sick; you’re sick.
Amazon Basic Care Cold & Flu Relief Softgels, 48 Count
These are nothing more than toothaches. Sometimes, I just wish we could do some dentistry ourselves.
Orajel 3X Toothache & Gum Pain Gel 0.42oz
It’s a great tool for keeping things moving. It’s been particularly helpful with my daughter, but it’s always good to have it on hand.
MiraLAX
I love having these on hand. I swear they work faster, and I don’t care if that’s a placebo; it works, and that’s all I care about.
Tylenol Extra Strength Dissolve Powder, 32 Ct
So helpful for nausea and clearing your nasal congestion
BoomBoom Nasal Stick | Vapor Flow | Menthol
These are excellent for clearing congestion. I also find them helpful when I have a headache.
Shower Steamers Aromatherapy with Eucalyptus Oil
A must have for littles
Boogie Micro-Mist Saline Inhaler, Baby Nose Relief
Diarrhea in the 1700s was a serious issue, but thankfully, it’s not as deadly today. However, it’s still uncomfortable and can cause cramps.
Imodium
Kids medication 💊
Because you just never know. Also helps with seasonal allergies and minor cold symptoms.
Claritin Kids Allergy Medicine 5mg Chewable
A must for a teething toddler. I can’t imagine not giving my kids medicine when they’re teething. 😅
Amazon Basic Care Kids Ibuprofen 100mg/5mL, 8oz
For the bigger kiddo
Amazon Basic Care Kids Ibuprofen 100mg, 24ct
Good for rotating while battling those fevers. Ps amazons pricing is unbeatable for medicine.
Amazon Basic Care Kids Pain Reliever 160mg 4oz
I swear by this guy. Be careful if you’re a diabetic, but this has saved us a few times! I have one in almost every room in my house.
Emetrol Kids Non-Drowsy Nausea Relief 4oz
These are magic. They could be a placebo, but idc. My kids and I both enjoy these.
Worth every penny, sometimes I’ll use it on my nose to really clear me out
Frida Baby Electric NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator
I mean, it’s self explanatory 🤒. But a no touch is an essential with kids when you just wanna check but you don’t wanna wake them
No-Touch Digital Thermometer for Adults & Kids
Yes, this is a tool ESPECIALLY with babies
Little Remedies Saline Spray & Drops 0.5 fl oz
Honestly, a game changer. No more having to sit in a hot bathroom with a steam shower going
Frida Baby NoseFrida Saline Mist Nasal Spray
Considering this a tool, because it aides in the removal of splinters. Also really good for ingrowns
Hyland's PRID Drawing Salve, 18g, Skin Relief
Don’t knock it. Once you have it, you’ll never go back. This was a game changer for me when it came to picking my kids nose & ears. Makes it so much easier & honestly my kiddo will use this insteaded of picking his nose
oogiebear Baby Nose & Ear Wax Cleaner Tool
Perfect for kids who have a raw toosh, adults too. Sometimes the smell takes me back to postpartum. These work great for the hoo haa
Witch Hazel Wipes
I’ve used them all and this is hands down the best and most accurate
Thermometers
I keep these everywhere, in the car, next to my bed. They’re so helpful for the ride to the dr with a sick kiddo
24 Pack Blue Emesis Bags 1000ml for Kids & Pregnant Women
Immunity support
Who know, but it’s worth the shot. Also, my daughter loves the way this tastes so that’s a plus
MaryRuth Toddler Elderberry Syrup, Organic
Maybe 🤞🏼 even if it’s a placebo it makes me feel better
Emergen-C Immune+ Triple Action Powder, 30ct
Can’t hurt. Taste is a lil hard to get down if you don’t love ginger, but it definitely helps
MaryRuth Organics 7 in 1 Immunity Elderberry Liquid
Again, maybe? Helps with diarrhea for sure also helps keep kids regular, in bit sure about the immune part
Culturelle Immune Defense Probiotic Kids 30ct
Truthfully they only multivitamin i saw actually results with. Has a really nice minty flavor which combats any nausea you might experience
I love a spray and this one does the job. Cleans the wound, doesn’t sting & has pain relief? Sign me up
Band-Aid Pain Relieving Antiseptic Spray 8oz
My daughter will itch her bug bites till she bleeds over and over, these patches help so much. I do want to add, she doesn’t swell up but she gets very itchy
quitch Bug Bite Itch Relief Patch FSA
Not enough people know about this IMO. I don’t drink often, almost never. So when i do, i feel it. This has come in handy so many times
