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The Sniffle Survival Kit 🧣
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items For when the flu tries to humble you 😭 these are the only things keeping me alive right now.
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Nasal Products
For the Bébés
Warm Drinks + Soothing
Vapor Rubs
Food Items
Nasal Products
I think this heading is relatively self explanatory. But if you can't breathe - start here. It helps in the day to day, and at the start of your day.
Let's be for real. No one likes when their nose is congested. At the smallest sign of being stuffy - I immediately get this in my nose. While it may take some time, it DOES work.
Vicks Early Defence Nasal Spray, Cold Virus Blocker.
Shower steamers are the way to setting yourself up for good quality sleep. The warmth, the steam, the scent? Yeah. Essential oils are proven to have an effect on your brain, your sleep and even your stress levels.
Shower Steamers Aromatherapy - Essentialy Oil Shower Bombs
For the Bébés
This one is for more gentle baby baby products. We know they cannot handle the big guns, but to the toddlers, young ones and even the early school age, here are some recs.
This is for the kids. Don’t ever underestimate the power of a simple cough medicine. My little brother cannot handle the coughs at night time and this helps so much.
Vicks Children's NyQuil Cold and Cough Syrup
Not as strong as the adults, but still does the job!
Vicks VapoRub Children’s Nasal Decongestant Cough Suppressant Ointment
The best cough medicine for kids. The smell is good, the taste is good and it works!
Kids 0-9 Cough & Cold Herbal Syrup, 100 mL
As we know it’s hard to get babies and children to take anything at a young age. But these !!! Are chewables, the taste like grape which is either a hit or miss. But still very effective.
Tylenol Children's Fever and Sore Throat Pain Chewables
Warm Drinks + Soothing
This area is for those who just want some sleep. These help when you're at that point of being sick and tired of being sick. We've got the teas, the headache remedies, the throat help.. and when it's time for a good nap.
If you need the best start to your day, swap out the coffee for one of these teas and of course one before bed. These have amazing medicinal effects. And of course it improves your quality of sleep.
DayQuil & NyQuil Hot Cold & Flu Relief Powder Mix
Another must have for me when I’m sick. Because I don’t have the chance to take cough syrup all the time.. this helps with my headaches, my sneezes, coughs,etc. It’s small, compact and I bring it EVERYWHERE.
Tylenol Extra Strength Cold eZ Tabs
This product tastes SO BAD. But it’s SO good. It helps to drink it cold cause of the lemon-y taste. But it will knock you out 😩
NeoCitran Extra Strength Cold & Congestion Non-Drowsy
Whenever you’re sick, you absolutely need some lozenges. I eat these everywhere. Sleep, awake, work, church, everywhere. They’re perfect.
HALLS Honey Lemon Flavour Cough Drops
Aha, I’m pretty sure you know how Halls work by now. Especially this flavour. It’s spicy but will have your nose running like a river.
HALLS Extra Strong Menthol Cough Drops
I find these lozenges a little less aggressive. I wouldn’t say the taste is as strong as the other halls, but it truly depends on the flavour that get.
Cepacol® Sensations Sore Throat and Blocked Nose.
This has been my new addiction as of lately. Melatonin is the KEY to sound sleep when I can’t rest. Whether I’m sick or not.
Vicks ZzzQuil PURE Zzzs Melatonin Sleep Aid Gummies
And if you don’t get anything else on this list?? This is what you need. I put every single person in my family on. They have multiple sizes, and variety packs. But get this brand and this brand alone. Can also be taken for maintenance.
Extra Immune Support for Cold and Flu
Vapor Rubs
This one is pretty self explanatory. But get rubbed up baby. Especially before bed - it makes a difference. TRUST ME.
I cannot survive any cold and flu without THIS product. I neeeeed this every night to ease my coughs, chest pains, aches, throat soreness. Everything. It works.
VapoRub Advanced Plus Cough Suppressant Chest Rub
Food Items
These are just some of my go to's when I can't stomach much and i'm sick. When you're sick, you need as much electrolytes and things that aren't tooo heavy. THIS list, is that.
Trust me, you need the electrolytes.
Grace Coconut Water
Whatever Brand of Honey you like, just please get some of it in your system. EVERY night.
Great Value Pure Liquid Honey
Add some seasoning if needed, but with this box you're good to go.
Lipton Chicken Noodle Dry Soup Mix
See that price? Very budget friendly and it will have your nose RUNNING! Trust me. Get's everything out.
Mr. Noodles Spicy Chicken Cup