As mom's we all dread the cold and flu season and it seems that everyone is looking for natural remedies to get your child (and well lets face it, ourselves as well) through it. Below are a few options that I have tried and/or was recommended to use, however some of these products are only available in the US or are available online, but I know a lot of my Canadian readers travel over the border, so stock up!
All Natural Xlear Kids Nasal Spray: I read up quite a bit on this product and think it is wonderful because it isn't your regular saline spray. No joke, I tried this product on myself for a series of days when I was not feeling great and didnt end up with a full blown cold. I obviously dont know, but I suspect its beacuse of this spray - here's why:
- it contains xylitol (as well as saline) which is an all natural sugar that soothes and moistens the nose and clears the bad bacteria in your nose that causes flu's, cold's and ear infections
- For all you moms with older kids that bring home all sorts of viruses from school and then, like a good older brother or sister, share it with their new sibling, this is great for you as this product is good for ALL ages including newborns
- a preventative measure that can be taken multiple times a day
Price: $6.99 US
Where to Buy: Vitamin Shoppes, Health Shoppes and Whole Foods
Hyland's Nighttime Cold n' Cough 4 Kids: From what I understand, there is a stigma attached to giving your young little one's cough medicine, so that is why so many moms are opting for all natural products that help with cold symptoms, but don't have the side effects as cold medications. Although I have not been able to try this product out yet (it's for kids age 2 and up and Frankie is only 1), I have been told by MANY friends that this is a fantastic product that helps treat coughs, runny noses, sore throats, sneezing and congestion which leads to sleepless nights. First off, for my Canadian readers, Hyland's is a very well known US brand and apparently has an amazing all natural teething remedy. Second, this product contains Chamomile which helps soothe the child prior to bed and lastly, it tastes pretty good and doesnt contain sugar (yup I tried it myself). I have looked up reviews on this product and have seen nothing but positive things said from other mom's.
Price: $7.99
Where to Buy: CVS, Rite Aid, Whole Foods
Mobi Dual Scan Ear and Forehead Thermometer: I think most of you can relate when I say that I dread taking my child's temperature. All the products that I previously used have to sit in the same spot for 10 seconds in order to get an accurate reading. Frankie can't sit for more than 5 seconds never mind with a thermometer up his ... well you know. I was introduced to this thermometer and LOVE it. There are so many amazing features and the BEST feature of all .. it takes a reading in 2 seconds. All you have to do is put the thermometer on the child's temple, push the button and in 2 seconds you have a reading!! Here are the other great features of this product:
- it stores up to 20 previous readings with the date and time so you can track your child's fever (such a great idea)
- it has a little flashlight built into it so you dont have to wake up your child in the middle of the night to take their temperature (brilliant)
- when you store it in it's base, it will tell you the room temperature
- converts easily into an ear thermometer
- optional voice readout
Price: $34.95
Where to Buy:
http://www.getmobi.com/
Boogie Wipes: Winter just began and I have already gone through double digits of the Boogie Wipe Packs! I use these anytime Frankie has a stuffed and runny nose. These are all natural wipes that use a saline solution to dissolve the boogies. With the amount of times I wipe his nose in a given day, his nose should be bright red and raw (which happens to us when we have a cold), but this is never the case because these wipes are soooo soft. They come in a whole bunch of great scents: fresh scent (which is my favorite - try it out you will agree), grape, mint and unscented. I ALWAYS carry a pack of these in Frankie's knapsack especially during winter.
Price: $3.50 US / $5.00-$5.50 CND
Where to Buy: Babies R Us, Target, Rexall, Loblaws
Thanks to all these great companies, I am giving away to one of my lucky readers, a gift pack which includes all of these amazing items. Here is how to enter (it's easy):
1. 'like' my Babylish Advice page on Facebook if you havent done so already
2. sign up for my newsletter on my blog (found on the right side) if you havent done so already
3. email me at
tkrajden@gmail.com to let me know you have done both
For those of you who do not have a Facebook page, don't fret, you can still enter to win!!! Just signup for my newsletter on my blog and when you send me the email, just give me a heads up.
The contest will be running from Monday January 9th until Sunday January 14th at noon. I will be drawing the name of one lucky winner through random.org and I will send out an email to the lucky person and announce it on my Facebook page. Best of luck
Don't get stuck hating cold and flu season
T.
xo
