15 Sick Baby & Toddler Essentials to Get You Through the Upcoming Season
by Kate Cartia
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It’s that time of year again. Runny noses. Coughing. Sneezing. Fevers. Fatigue. And that’s just us parents. Kiddos being sick is terrible, and little-little ones being under the weather is awful. The flu, RSV, COVID, and whatever other seasonal bugs are circulating. And while your first stop/phone call should most definitely be to your child’s health care provider, we have the sick baby essentials to keep your little ones as comfortable as possible while following doctor’s orders.
Caring for sick babies and toddlers is a little different from caring for our older kids. Aside from the fact that it’s absolutely heartbreaking to see your sweet baby not feeling well, there are different approaches, tips, and products that are specific to your littlest loves. Once you’ve gotten doctor’s instructions, there are lots of different solutions for soothing your little one while they’re on the mend. We’ve put together a bunch of sick baby essentials that are ideal for keeping on hand for sick days that we definitely couldn’t do without.
Editor’s Note: The products listed below are not intended as/as a replacement for professional medical advice. Please consult your child’s health care provider for guidance.
iHealth No Touch Digital Forehead Thermometer
iHealth
The last thing you want to do is wake a baby who's sleeping off a sick bug, so this touchless thermometer allows you to check in on them without waking them, thanks to the quiet design and touch-free digital read!
If anyone needs a relaxing bath, it's a sick little one (and their mama, of course!). This soothing set includes 2-in-1 Cleaning Shampoo + Body Wash and Face + Body Lotion in a gentle lavender scent.
This chest rub doesn't have to be just for sick days! It's made with lavender, chamomile, and eucalyptus that's gentle and menthol-free, so baby can breathe easier and relax into much-needed sleep. For babies 3 months and up.
When your babe is sick, keeping their toys clean is a must (although we'd argue it's pretty important all the time, which is why we love that CleanSmart is powerful but gentle enough to use every day)!
Preventing dehydration in sick kiddos is imperative, and these freezer pops make it fun and help to relieve sore throats! (Use under doctor's supervision/recommendation.)
If you're looking for the one-and-done kit for traveling, diaper bag, or just keeping downstairs or upstairs so you're not running back and forth with a miserable little one, this prep kit from Frida Baby has it all: NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator, MediFrida Pacifier Medicine Dispenser, Breathefrida Vapor Chest Rub + Snot Wipes.
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