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The temperature is still reading high 70s here in New England, but my family has already had their first round of colds and missed some school.
All it takes is one of the kids to have the sniffles, and then we all get it. I know the pattern well and I’m always the last one to get to the illness.
I’m not a doctor, but I do know my needs during cold and flu season.
Tissues
Seems like a no-brainer. But, during cold and flu season I am sure to keep a box in each bedroom, bathroom and in our family and living room. It may seem excessive, but with six of us potentially sneezing all over the place, I need tissues at the ready. A good time to stock up is when the store has a sale like 10/$10 or something similar.
Cool Mist Humidifier
Cool mist humidifiers are a staple in our home during the winter. I actually like to use mine even when I’m not sick. During colder months, indoor air is drier due to having the heat on. The cool mist humidifier keeps the air moist and allows for better breathing. It also does a nice job of breaking up a stuffy nose, and helping itchy skin or dry lips due to low humidity.
Thermometer
We have a few thermometers in the house. We have an oral digital thermometer, an ear thermometer and a temporal artery thermometer. I like the latter the most because it’s completely non-invasive. If my kids are sleeping, I can find out their temp without disturbing them and determine whether they may need medicine.
Sports Drinks
When kids aren’t feeling well, it’s important to stay hydrated. Especially if someone is losing fluids through vomiting or diarrhea. (I know it’s unpleasant, but we’ve all been there! 🙈) We don’t typically have these drinks in the house, but during the colder months, I’ll keep a few in my pantry along with some Pedialyte. Both are staples for electrolyte replacement.
Hand Sanitizer
Throughout the day, we may touch hundreds of surfaces, each covered with tens of thousands of microbes, half of which will stick to your hands. Here’s the lowdown on some of the germs you may encounter:
- Doorknob: 8,643 bacteria
- Computer mouse: 79,000 bacteria
- Remote control: 17,000 bacteria
Almost seems unbelievable, right? That’s why it’s so important to wash your hands regularly.
As a mom, I know we are not always near the sink. Especially, when we are at the zoo, playground, car or a restaurant. It’s not always easy for me to leave a restaurant table with four kids to head to the bathroom!
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What are some of your cold weather season must haves?
Stephanie Grant says
Got to have honey, lemon juice, throat drops and lots of tissue!
Gina M says
Some of our cold season must haves are tissues, chicken soup, and tea.
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elicia p says
cold seasons must haves are cold calm and black elderberry. That is a plus in our home including vit c too!
Wendy Pesce says
hand sanitizer and soft lotion tissues
meredith says
lots of nasal saline, honey and tea
Chrissy says
My number one cold weather season must have is Ricola. We go through them so fast!
Sara Zielinski says
Cold season must haves are lots of soap, hand sanitizer, and cough drops.
Bridgett says
Mine includes tissues, chicken soup, clorax wipes,cold meds, and a warm blanket.
Laurajj says
Oh for us…its a humidifier, chapstick, warm fuzzy socks, vitamins, Vicks rub, cough drops, and chili in the crockpot!!!
Natalie says
My cold season must haves include tissues, blankets, soup, cold compresses, a comfy couch and medication.
Dana Rodriguez says
Hand sanitizer, tissues,orange juice and couch syrup.
Elle says
Must haves are hand sanitizer, tissues, vitamin c gummies and warm soup.
Lauren says
Tissue and emergen-c are my must haves for cold season.
heather says
We must have vitamins and tissue in the house during this time of year.
Cheryl B says
Vitamin C, tissues, and lots of fluids.
Courtney says
I need to get some Vitamin C! Everyone recommends it. 😉
Rosie says
Some must haves are my fuzzy bathrobe and booties, hot cocoa, good books to read when the wind is howling, orange juice!
Courtney says
Sounds good to me!
Jessica To says
I stock up on vitamin C drops and tissues.
Julie Wood says
I must have vick’s vapo rub, tylenol, hot tea with lemon, tissues and cold medicine!
Janet W. says
Some of my cold weather season must haves include a cozy blanket, tissues, hot chocolate, and chicken noodle soup.
Courtney says
Agreed, soup is a MUST!
Elena says
My cold season must haves are tissues, cold meds and vitamin C
Courtney says
I need to pick up some Vitamin C! 👍🏻