10 Essentials For Cold and Flu Season For Children

We are just getting into the winter months and also making our way through what is usually known as, cold and flu season! It is hard watching your kiddos get sick, and as hard as we try to keep them healthy and feed them all the right things, sometimes we just need a bit of extra help.

Here are 10 essential items for your child for the cold and flu season! I am sharing these because they have truly worked for me and my family. If you are looking for a list of products to help your sick child, please read on. Let me know what you would add and what has worked for your family!

Raydrop Cool Mist Humidifier

This has been a life-saver for the dry, winter months. This is by far my favorite humidifier and is so quiet you don’t even realize it is running. It is perfect for your child’s room especially for when they are under the weather. I also throw the top parts in the dishwasher which can easily be cleaned. Don’t forget to add distilled water to your list to have on hand for this during cold and flu season! Check this out! Only $25.99 on Amazon!

GoodBaby Forehead Thermometer

Our family has had this thermometer for almost 3 years now and have no complaints. It works as it should and is the perfect thermometer for when you need to make those sneaky checks while they are sleeping. Check this out! Only $9.99 on Amazon!

MaryRuth Organics Infant Liquid Ionic Zinc

This is the essential item in my home for illness! I love Mary Ruth’s products and always have the Ionic Zinc and Vitamin C on hand. If you want to know how to help your child kick their illness fast, this is what I can say has worked for my family. I give both of these on the first onset of symptoms, and notice a huge difference when I do, as my toddler kicks the illness super fast compared to when I have forgotten or haven’t used these products. This has helped myself from catching it as well, as I do the same once I give it to my child. Then usually it is my husband who ends up catching it because I forgot to remind him to take it too! Check this out! Only $18.95 on Amazon!

Vicks Children’s VapoRub

How do you get your child to sleep better with that cold and cough? This product helps my family immensely and makes a big difference in my toddler’s night’s sleep. Adult and Infant recommended products are also available. Check this out! Only $6.47 on Amazon!

Hyland’s Baby Mucus and Cold Relief

I love when I can find a natural medicine for my child’s illness, that treats exactly the symptoms that I need it to treat and also WORKS. I absolutely love Hyland’s products and am excited when I find a medicine with better and more natural ingredients. Check this out! Only $14.42 on Amazon!

Motrin Children’s Oral Suspension

Besides colds, this is what we have on hand for pain and fever relief, though we have rarely needed it so far. Check this out! Only $10.84 on Amazon!

Pedialyte Electrolyte Solution, Unflavored

The one thing I for sure have in stock in my pantry this time of year, is some Pedialyte. We all know when the flu happens it can happen fast and catch us off guard! Making sure your Little One can stay hydrated and replenish their electrolytes quickly is essential. Check this out! Only $19.52 for a 4 PACK!

Sovereign Silver Bio-Active Silver Hydrosol- Colloidal Silver Liquid

The staple product in my home is this. I had multiple people recommend Sovereign Silver to me before I tried it myself. I now use this for extra immune support and quick recovery of illnesses in my home to cuts and scrapes and skin care and more. Let the positive and overwhelming reviews speak for itself! Check this out and read the reviews! Only $12.76 on Amazon!

Herb Pharm Kids Mullein and Garlic Oil

If you are looking for a natural remedy for ear infections, this has been a magical product for our family! When my son gets a cold, an ear infection is usually soon to follow. After his third ear infection last year and antibiotics I needed to find something else that worked. I can honestly say that since using this a year ago, it has cleared up his ear infections since and physically relieves him of the discomfort. I believe this has also prevented more ear infections, as I started to do few warm drops in each ear a few nights at the end of his cold. My son’s doctor has encouraged us to use this as well. Check this out! Only $15.13 on Amazon!

Safety 1st Ear Otoscope

Speaking of ear infections, this brings me to my last product. It is so hard when you don’t know what is bothering your child and when they aren’t able to tell you what is wrong. A mom friend recommended this to me last year and it is so affordable! If you are wondering how to tell if your child has an ear infection without having to bring them to the doctor each time, this is the tool that has been a game changer for us! Check this out! Only $19.67 on Amazon!

*Note: I am not a professional, but only sharing what has worked for our family. Always consult your doctor first before trying any products or if having concerns. All photos are shared from Amazon.com.