Getting through cold and flu season can be absolutely brutal as a parent. You’d do anything to help your little one be more comfortable. Unfortunately, colds and flus can impact your baby or toddler’s ability to sleep, but thanks to the reviews from real parents at Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA), we have some recommendations that can help. The site brings parents and products together for real recommendations and feedback to help you decide before you buy.
From a must-have nasal aspirator (we promise it’s not as gross as it sounds) to all-natural cough syrup, we teamed up with PTPA to find the must-haves to stock for cold and flu season to help you all get the sleep you need.
Graco Premium Foam Crib and Toddler Mattress by Storkcraft
$99.99
from
GracoBaby.com
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Beekeeper's Naturals Kids Daytime Honey Cough Syrup
$9.99
from
Beekeper Naturals
For a daytime version minus the melatonin, PTPA awarded this cough syrup — also from Beekeepers Naturals — a seal of approval. The syrup soothes achy throats and supports immune system function.
“My child had a mild cough, and while it didn’t completely stop it, the syrup definitely helped soothe their throat and made bedtime more comfortable,” reports one mom who was pleased with its use.
Lactéol® diarrhEase Kids
Cold and flus are viruses that can disrupt digestive function, which is where this digestive support product can step in to help. The kid-safe probiotic packet can help replenish the ratio of good vs. bad bacteria in your child’s stomach, helping relieve upset stomach and diarrhea symptoms.
“I really think this helped get things back on track with my daughter’s digestion,” says Samantha. “She was back to her normal routine and no more upset stomach within 24 hours.”
Original Magic Bag® Extended Compress
For the aches and pain of fevers, a cold or hot compress can make all the difference to tiny and tired bodies. This compress received the PTPA seal of approval for its effectiveness and use of organic cotton and oats.
“The compress keeps your temperature of choice for pretty long,” reports one parent. “It helps to relieve pain and relax muscles. The material that it’s made from is cotton. It is perfect for sensitive skin and soft to the touch. The design is flexible and gives you an opportunity to cover as much area as you’d like. In general, it’s good quality stuff.”
Magic Bag Warmy Hot & Cold Compress
If you find yourself reaching for your child’s Magic Bag compress way too often, we have good news: you can pick up a child version for your little one so you each have one to use. The owl version is cute, cuddly, and can be used cold or heated up. It’s so effective that it’s even registered as a medical device, and the compress is removable, so you don’t have to worry about your child having access to it.
“We love this hot and cold bag in our household. It is so great and easy to use,” says a PTPA parent reviewer. “The character is so cute and child-friendly as well. it has helped with aches and pains, gassy tummies, and sore spots. It is so great that it can be used both hot and cold for all types of issues.”
Brusheez Little Toddlers’ Sonic Toothbrush
Being sick is no excuse to slack on oral hygiene. And in fact, keeping up on brushing may help your child sleep better by removing any sticky residue from cough syrup and helping keep their mouth moist before bed. (Mouth breathing from a stuffy nose can cause dryness and disrupt their sleep.)
Parents on PTPA love this brush set because it includes all the supplies, makes swapping out toothbrush heads (a must after any sickness) easy, and keeps everything all in one spot.
Newborn Sleep Starter Pack Willow
$159.95
from
Ergo Pouch
Nothing is worse than when a newborn gets the sniffles. But if germs do strike this season, you can do your best to promote optimum rest for your little one with this all-in-one sleep starter park that contains:
- 1x 1.0 TOG Cocoon Swaddle Sack in Willow
- 1x 1.0 TOG Long Sleeve Romper in Vanilla
- 1x Drift Away White Noise Machine
- 1x Butterfly Cardi in Oatmeal Marle
“The swaddle and shirt worked quite well for my son,” reports Jessica on Parent Tested Parent Approved. “And I love the portable noise machine, it’s something we’re still using as it really seems to help him sleep even as he’s a bit older now!”
