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Cold, Fever, Flu Fighting Favorites for Your Child

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Tara Jessee

Discover a treasure trove of practical wisdom in this Cold, Fever, Flu, URI, Fight off the Ickies just you and your family~ curated by a seasoned mom of four! Uncover a wealth of non-medical products and tips to navigate through the challenges of you...

If you have littles with colds, USE THIS! Bath time with this prior to bed and they seem to sleep so much better. Warning: Do NOT get it near their eyes!

Please note: Not Medical Advice

Johnsons Baby Soothing Vapor Bath 13.6 Ounce (400ml)

Poor kiddo just can't catch a break. Try easing their discomfort with a combo cough drop/lolipop.
*as always, this is not medical advise…. just sharing products that I have found effective as a mom of four.

Cough Drop Lollipops For Kids

Honey can be just as effective as cough syrup for the older kiddos (do NOT give honey until your child's provider ok). YOUR local honey can also help combat alleriges. This is not medical advice.

Local Honey Finder

Yes Momma, you need these in your freezer. When a N/V/D viral illnes or a sore throat strikes, you can keep them hydrated much easier. They like these and it's better than water. Please follow directions. This is not medical advice.

Pedialyte® Freezer Pops Variety Pack

NOTE: This is not medical advice.
I love using little noses ~ one squirt in each nostril, before bottles/nursing is helpful for congestion.

Little Noses Nasal Spray

Yuck but effective. LOL Great to use as a non-pharmaceutical intervention for your little ones congestion. I would use the Little Noses Nasal Spray, wait a minute or so and then use this. Do not over use this, as swelling could happen. Of course, follow direction. This is not medical advise.

Frida Baby Nosefrida Nasal Aspirator

Basic thermometers are the most reliable. Just place under the arm with no clothing/barriers. There are other fancy/expensive thermometers out there, but the accuracy may not be as good. Keep it simple. As always, this is not medical advise. Contact your child's health provider with any questions or concerns.

Health Care Thermometers

Cool mist vaporizor in your child's room at night can help! Obviously follow directions and this is not considered medical advice. Just tryin to give you tips and tricks that I found helpful with my four muchkins!

Cool Mist Humidifier

MUST KEEP ON HAND! Great skin protectant and barrier. Do yourself and your little one a favor… just use it.
As always, follow direction and your child's health providers advice. This is not medial advice.

Burt's Bees Baby 100% Natural Origin Diaper Rash ...

When they still feel miserable, despite your other interventions…. try this. Please follow directions. This is not medical advice.

Be Koool Fever Soft Gel Sheets For Kids, Immediate ...

I kept this on hand when my kiddos were small. It seems to help for mild symptoms. Follow directions. This is not medical advice.

Burt's Bees Kids Daytime Cough Syrup

I always keep this on hand…. inevitably, little kiddos will pop a fever in the middle of the night. Save yourself the stress of finding an open store for a fever-reducing medication.

Please Note: Not Medical Advice, always follow directions

Children's TYLENOL® Chewables

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup will always be a comfort food…. even as an adult. lol

Truly Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

After my little ones bath, I would put this on them to help them sleep better. As always, follow direction. This is not medical advice.

Vicks® BabyRub™, Non-Medicated Soothing Ointment

You nose knows! Do not cut cost for this corner. Baby your babys nose and get to super soft tissues.

Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues, 8 Family Boxes ...