Get Prepared For Cold Season

1. Buy tissues, lots of tissues. When I get a cold I get a very runny nose. So to prevent my nose from getting too sore I like Puffs Plus. They are the softest tissues I have found. Buy some Kleenex to keep in your car. Pocket packs are also good to send with your children. Buy some small bottles of hand sanitizer that your child can take to school. I sent a bottle with my son this week so he could use it after blowing his nose at school.

2. Stock up on essentials like child cough & cold medicine, cough drops, orange juice, and chicken noodle soup. If your child doesn’t like regular chicken noodle soup try Campbell’s Dora or Jimmy Neutron. My kids love it.

3. As a cough and cold prevention for child, try to curtail exposure to colds as much as possible. My sister makes her children wash their hands when they come home from school or any store. This way she prevents the germs that have been collected from taking lodging in her home. Encourage your children to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer before eating. If you are at high risk talk to your doctor about getting a flu shot.

4. When your child does have a cold and is at home pull out some games, coloring books, or movies and spend some time with your child. Whenever my kids are sick they always want extra attention from mom. I find that I spend a lot of time sitting with them on my lap. Sometimes I read a book while they watch a movie. They are happy because they are sitting with me and I don’t feel like I am stuck watching kids movies all day long.

5. Spend as much time as you can outside. Fresh air is good for you. It clears your lungs and the activity boosts your immune system. Also make sure that your family is eating healthy and getting plenty of vitamin C.