When the weather starts to cool off in the fall, we start looking forward to all the fun autumn activities: apple picking, hay rides, and prepping for Halloween and the holidays. Of course, there’s one thing nobody looks forward to: cold and flu season.
As a parent, there’s nothing harder than having a child who isn’t feeling well and not being able to help. That's why parents should stock up on certain products before cold and flu season starts. Here are some of the items parents should have on hand:
1. A Good Thermometer
It’s important to keep track of your child’s temperature when they aren’t feeling well, so make sure you have a reliable thermometer.
2. Electrolyte-Enhanced Beverages
When you’re sick, it’s essential to stay hydrated. When kids have a stomach flu, electrolyte-enhanced beverages can help with keeping them hydrated (just make sure they only drink small amounts of liquids at a time).
3. Immuniteez, Organic Immune Support Pops
Support your kids’ immune systems with Immuniteez, organic immune support pops. Kids love the delicious elderberry flavor and parents love the immune support, since the pops are made with vitamins C, D, E, zinc, selenium, and more.
4. Lolleez, Organic Throat Soothing Pops
When kids have a cold, flu, or bug, they often get a sore throat (this can be from dehydration, swallowing nasal mucus, or vomiting). Soothe their throats with Lolleez, tasty lollipops made with pectin and organic honey.
5. Tumeez, Organic Tummy Soothing Pops
Kids tend to get a lot of tummy aches, so Tumeez organic tummy soothing pops are a must-have to keep on-hand for an upset stomach or nervous tummy. The calcium carbonate lollipops taste delicious unlike the traditional antacids on the market.
6. A Cool Mist Humidifier
Cool mist humidifiers can help shrink swelling in nasal passages. This will make breathing and sleeping easier.
7. Saline Nasal Spray
When you’re blowing your nose a lot, it can really irritate your nostrils and nasal passages. Saline nasal sprays can soothe dry nasal passages, relieve congestion by flushing out irritants.
8. Tissues
When cold and flu season hits, families run through tissues like nobody’s business. Make sure you have plenty on hand for allergies, colds, flus, and runny noses.
9. Hot/Cold Packs
Hot and cold packs can help with nasal congestion, fever management, and muscle aches, so stock up before cold and flu season hits.
*Disclaimer: The advice on CafeMom.com is not a substitute for consultation with a medical professional or treatment for a specific condition. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem without consulting a qualified professional. Please contact your health-care provider with questions and concerns.
