Children’s Health Month: Best Products for Sick Kids
October is Children’s Health Month. It is inevitable that little ones get sick, so here are some products to keep in the medicine cabinet for when sickness visits your home.
iHealth | Infrared No-Touch Thermometer
When your little one has a fever, the last thing you want to do is wake them up to take their temperature. The iHealth thermometer allows you to take your child’s temperature without even touching them. You simply hold the thermometer up to their forehead, aim, and press a button.
The devices built-in sensors detect the temperature in just one second, and a little vibration lets you know the temperature has been found (no annoying beeps when done). The backlit LED screen allows you to read the numbers even in total darkness. This safe and hygienic product is suitable for people of all ages. You can get your own iHealth Infrared no-touch thermometer at their website, or on Amazon.
me4kidz First Aid Kit
Playgrounds are a blast for kids, but always have the possibility of causing a cut or scrape. Luckily, there’s the Mediaid Naturals First Aid and Wellness Kit to help save the day. These brightly colored, soft-sided kits come packed with all-natural antibiotic/wound care, pain relief cream, cold packs, band aids, gauze, sting wipes, splinter remover and more. All the products are non-toxic, BPA-free, recyclable, earth-friendly, lead-free and latex-free.
The kits have more than 100 items included in ready-to-go packs, including three kinds of essential oils. Available nationwide at Target, Walgreens, Buy Buy Baby, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Amazon and more. www.me4kidz.com
Chicco PhysioForma Pacifiers
SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) can make sleep time an anxious time for parents of infants, but a new pacifier by Chicco may bring some peace of mind. Chicco PhysioForma pacifiers offer an exclusive nipple design that help position the baby’s tongue forward to maintain an open airway. The double ventilation holes allow for air circulation that prevents the gathering of saliva while supporting physiological breathing. The extra-soft, satin-textured silicone nipple gives the baby more comfort while preventing slip.
Chicco Physio Forma Pacifiers adhere to the AAP’s guidelines to help aid in the prevention of SIDS, and actively supports baby’s breathing. Find them on Chicco’s website here.
Now Solutions Chest Rub Relief
With the arrival of autumn, that also means the start of cold and flu season. The Now Solutions Chest Rub Relief is the perfect solution for when your child is sick and is having trouble breathing regularly. You simply apply a small amount to the chest area or above the upper lip as needed to help open up airways for easier breathing. This product is made with natural oils, and recommend for use on children over the age of 2. This Chest Rub Relief is available on the Now Solutions website.
Luna Just For Kids Sleep Aid Chews
Good quality sleep is crucial for any person’s health, but it is especially important when dealing with children’s health and development. Luna Kids developed a sleep aid tablet for children 4 years and older to help encourage a restful sleep at night. This tablet includes three ingredients that have been used for centuries to help with peaceful sleeping: chamomile, lemon balm and valerian root. These sugar-free tablets should be taken 20-30 minutes before bedtime in order to ensure a good night’s rest for your little ones. These tablets are available on Amazon.