Sick Kid Essentials
The season of sickness has arrived.
It seems as though it starts earlier and earlier each Fall and can catch us by surprise. Having sick kids is so hard on a parent and the last thing you need on your plate is worrying about going out to buy the essentials to care for your kids. Beyond the medication and endless doses of Motrin, here are some essentials that can help make your children more comfortable when they aren't feeling their best and you equipped with the tools to help them. Hang in there!
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When your child has a cold, Boogie Wipes are so helpful. They are gentle on their skin due to the saline within them that helps loosen any boogies and wipe away germs.
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If your child is dehydrated from sickness, Pedialyte is a great flavored solution to get them the electrolytes they need in a tasty drink.
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This digital no touch forehead thermometer is effective and quick to use. The infrared sensors can accurately read a person's temperature when held within an inch of their forehead. Can be used on adults or kids!
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This iProven thermometer can be used in the ear or on the forehead for kids or adults and detect the temperature within 3 seconds!
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Keep your kiddos clean with these hand sanitizing wipes, nice to have on hand when fying, using public restrooms or at restaurants.
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Giving medicine to an infant can be such a struggle. Fridababy brand has so many incredibly helpful gadgets for babies and this pacifier style medicine dispenser is amazing. Mess and stress free!
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These throw up bags come in so handy in moments when you need to act fast. Keep some in a diaper bag, your car or at home and on days when your kids catch a bug you will thank me.
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This electric nasal aspirator is a game changer! It can be used starting on newborns, has 3 different sizes to get those boogies out quickly without having to manually suck them with your mouth like many other contraptions require.
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These wipes are nice and gentle on their runny nose or can be used on their chest for maximum comfort.
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Help make kids comfortable with a humidifier in their room, this one runs essentially silent and has a night light option (recommended to use distilled water). This size is perfect for a nursery or child's bedroom.
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This is one of best thermometers out there for kids, you can get a very accurate read in only 10 seconds (rectal, oral or armit).
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What kid doesn't love a popsicle? These pedialyte pops will help when they are dehydrated due to diarrhea or vomiting.
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The best scented disinfecting wipes out there to help sanitize when your kids are sick and notoriously touch everything.
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Most kids are obsessed with band aids. When they get hurt, having a fun themed band aid to put on helps make the situation a lot easier! They also make a great stocking stuffer or little gift.