We all dread the Flu/Cold season! Especially, when you see your littles going through it again and again! I feel ya, Mama! Here are 5 things to do to help when your littles are sick!
1. Run a humidifier often when your little is sick.
The first thing to do when your little is sick, is to run a humidifier! A humidifier offers numerous benefits for both your health and your environment. A big thing that a humidifier can help with is to ease respiratory issues, such as asthma, allergies, or congestion which will help promote better breathing. Additionally, it can help bring relief to dry skin, irritated nasal passages, and sore throats by maintaining optimal moisture levels in the air. You would be surprised by how much faster healing time will speed up if you make sure your moisture levels in your home are good. Sometimes it’s hard to remember to keep that humidifier going all through the cold and winter months, I totally can relate to that! Just try to focus on running the humidifier when you see you or your littles starting to come down with something.
Here is my favorite humidifier that I put in all our bedrooms! Also, shop the little fish that help keep your tank clean here. If you drop in one of these fish in each tank, you do not have to worry about any mildew smell! You can thank me later!
2. Diffuse essential oils to help bring relief when your little is sick.
The second thing to do when your littles are sick is to diffuse essential oils. Diffusing essential oils comes with a range of benefits for both physical and mental well-being. Firstly, it can enhance relaxation and reduce stress, creating a calming atmosphere while you and your little are healing from being sick. Also, different essential oils, such as lavender or chamomile, possess soothing properties that contribute to a tranquil environment. Certain essential oils, like eucalyptus or peppermint, also have respiratory benefits, aiding in clearing congestion and supporting overall respiratory health.
My go-to diffusing oil when sickness hits my home is Germ Fighter by Plant Therapy. With an organic blend of Lemon, Clove Bud, Eucalyptus Globulus, Cinnamon Cassia, Rosemary, Germ Fighter, it acts like a defense shield for your immune system! I actually keep this oil diffusing through the Fall and Winter months and when sickness hits, I will switch up to peppermint or lavender, depending on what sickness we are fighting.
3. Clean high traffic areas and wash your sheets to help when your littles are sick.
As soon as my kids and I get sick, I will wash our sheets immediately. There is something so comforting about nice clean sheets. After the sickness has run its course, I will wash the sheets one last time. Now, I know that is a lot of washing but I can tell you that it makes a difference in my home when I do this. My go-to laundry detergent I use is clean and effective is Dirty Labs. I really enjoy the light fresh scent and feel good knowing it’s not full of chemicals!
After I strip the beds, I move onto cleaning some high traffic areas and areas I know that are often touched. I clean them with plant therapy’s germ fighter concentration. This cleaning solution not only smells good and works but it lasts! You just need to purchase a glass spray bottle and pour one concentrated solution to one bottle.
4. Give your little one an epsom salt bath to help with their sickness.
Epsom Salt baths when my littles get sick is my go to! Epsom salt is known for its ability to soothe sore muscles and joints. The high magnesium content in Epsom salt is absorbed through the skin, promoting muscle relaxation and reducing inflammation. Additionally, an Epsom salt bath can aid in stress relief by promoting the production of serotonin. The warm water and magnesium combination also contribute to better sleep quality, making it an excellent bedtime ritual. I recommend fragrance free for littles. I also limit the baths to twice a week to prevent the skin from becoming overly dry and make sure to look at the packaging to tell you how much to use. When used correctly, Epsom Salt baths are really a great way to help your little relax and get ready to get the rest that their little body needs!
5. Staying hydrated can help with sickness.
The last of the 5 things to do when your little is sick is to drink water! It is no secret our bodies are made up of 60% water! And with that being said, it should be no surprise that one of the things to do when your little is sick is to make sure they are drinking enough water! Easier said than done right?! I get it. One of the things that I have found works is asking my little to take so many sips every hour. I like to do at least 7 sips of water. After so many hours, you can feel confident they are keeping up on hydration.
Being a mama, I understand the struggle of staying hydrated on an ordinary day, let alone when feeling under the weather. One of my favorite things to drink to speed up my healing time, is to drink Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier.
All 5 of these things are tried and true things that I do when myself or my littles are sick. I hope this list has given you some great ways to help you get back to health as fast as possible! Leave a comment to tell me what you liked best or what you are trying next! Make sure to subscribe for other weekly reads on The Blooming Mama Blog.
Hugs, Mama! You are doing a great job!
Cassie
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So many great tips! I love this more natural approach to easing the symptoms of sickness. Thanks for sharing! I’ll be trying out the plant therapy germ fighter asap 😁
I am so glad you found it helpful! Let me know what you think about germ fighter essential oil when you get it! I hope it’s a win for you as it is for me!
I love this cleaner! I cleaned my whole kitchen with it tonight and wow! It smells wonderful and left everything with an extra shine! I also got the glass spray bottle and I’ll never go back to a plastic bottle! It was definitely a win for this mama
I hate when it’s been school holiday and my little one’s go back and come home sick again. It can be so frustrating. I’m definitely trying these!
That is the worst! I am so happy you found it helpful, I hope some of these can help you find relief during the times of sickness!
Knowing that you use these for your own children gives me a peace and confidence that they are safe and effective! So many great tips, like the little fish in the humidifier – honestly, the constant cleaning was reason we stopped using ours. I also haven’t been this excited to wash my sheets in a while – that detergent sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing 🤩
I am so glad you found it helpful! Yes! I use to throw out my humidifiers because of the gross mildew smell. I was not a fan but I knew I was not the only one who struggled with this. After some research, I found the fish and it changed my life and saved me so much money from not replacing humidifiers! Hope you enjoy the detergent as much as I do!
Honestly feels like the toddler sicknesses are never ending! So ready for spring! Thanks for these reminders. I haven’t heard of the Germ Fighter by Plant Therapy so I’ll have to give that a try with my two boys 🙂
I have noticed sickness to be particularly bad this year! So I can relate to that! I am so glad you found it helpful. Yes, germ fighter oil is just awesome because its clean and smells so good! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Great tips! I have little ones so this is something we encounter. The Epsom salt bath is a great idea.
Thank you! I am so glad you found it helpful! Epsom Salt Baths are just the best. You can even use them if you see your little one going through a growth spurt! Works wonders!
Great tips. I use magnesium soak baths instead of Epsom salt. I didn’t know about the hydration powders.
That’s great! Yes, magnesium soak works great too! Thanks for sharing.
Love the reminders! We are all sick and getting on a plane in a few days so will be enforcing all of these!
Oh no! I hope these will help bring you all relief before your trip! Safe travels!!
Great tips! Epsom salt is amazing for dealing with feeling under the weather.
As a new mom I’m still learning and these are great tips I will do the next time my family gets sick.
Becoming a mom for the first time is so beautiful and yet feel so overwhelming learning everything how to best care for your little one! I remember that well! These tips have been learned over the years too and I am so thankful I get to now share them with other moms! I am so glad you will try some of these and I hope they bring comfort when your little one gets sick! Thank you for sharing.