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Essentials for sick kids 🤒

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Colleen N Bryant

These are some essentials that remember my great-grandmother even using and what has worked best for my family. Kids pick up germs all the time from school, other kids, they touch everything and put things in their mouths, it never ends. But this li...

This stuff has been around forever and I actually like the smell if it. I use it on myself and my daughter when she's been sick. I rub on the chest, back, bottoms of feet and dab underneath the nose. This stuff is magic in a jar!

Vicks Vaporub

These shower tables work great at helping with sinuses and congestion mixed with the hot shower steam. I had to use these during the end of my pregnancy when I got the flu severly bad and was limited on what I could take.

Vicks Shower Tablets

So if you do not like the jar version getting the rub on your hands then the application stick is a great option amd great for kids to apply themselves without getting messy

Vicks Vapor Sticks

These are so convenient to keep in your purse, bed nightstand or office desk for a quick relief from sinuses

Vicks Inhaler

The pads have the same idea as the stick to get the benefits of the product without getting messy

Vicks Vapopads

Having the humidifier and the Vicks products really makes a huge difference when you are battling sinus issues, congestion, and coughs

Vicks Humidifier

I love my cool mist humidifier. I use it regularly even without sickness in the household because it keeps a little moisture in the air to prevent dryness of skin and nose.

Cool Mist Humidifier

🚨 Now this is definitely for adults and not children. I started taking these during the Covid pandemic and still take a few a week to keep my immune system strong

Amazon.com: 8 in 1 Immune Defense Support ...

My daughter obviously loves the sweet chewy gummy options which makes taking any vitamins easier.

Kids Immunity

This stuff will help keep the nasal way from getting over dry which could lead to nose bleeds

Saline Nasal Spray

Have you heard that consuming raw honey can help boost your immune system and help settle coughs. But never give a child under the age of 1 honey without consulting your doctor.

Raw Honey

Soaking in a warm bath with Epsom salt will help anyone feel better and relaxed

Epsom Salt

These are so much better than the old fashioned stick in your mouth types.

iHealth No-Touch Forehead Thermometer, Digital ...

These are great and easy to use. My daughter and I both can get motion sickness fairly easily and these are easier for her to take than the usual tablets

Motion Sickness Patch

Great for sore throats that will keep a sick hydrated

Pedialyte Electrolyte Solution Freezer Pops, 2.1 Fl ...

Having immune supporting ingredients in a kid friendly tasty gummy makes it way easier

Zarbee's Elderberry Gummies for Kids with Vitamin C; Zinc ...

If you or anyone in your family is prone to allergies then I would highly suggest an Air Purifier if not more than one in the home. Allergies can make people just as ill as having the Flu.

Air Purifier

These are great and convenient for the office, bathrooms or bedrooms if you do not want a larger purifier sitting on the floor.

Plug In Air Purifier

Always essential to have at home and in a vehicle in case of emergencies

First Aid Kit

These come in handy for all kinds of reasons like being at home sick, take camping, smaller ones can go to work for lunches. Having a stash of these in the pantry is always good to grab for a healthy option when sick

Packaged Dry Soup Mixes

Really any soap will do just as long as you have a good hand washing routine

Antibacterial Soap

I actually have the first generation of this model and it is definitely worth the price tag. Great cleaning action, love the dump canister with washable filters and helps suck up the pet hair, pollen, allergies and dirt to keep your space clean to pr...

Dyson Ball Animal 2 pet vacuum cleaner

This comes in handy when cleaning items that are exposed to sickness. No I do not use everyday as my regular detergent. Also works great for Healthcare workers washing uniforms

Antibacterial Laundry Detergent(1000+)

This is great if you work in Healthcare to was away germs or for washing away sickly germs

Antibacterial Body Wash