With 4 kiddos you can bet I’ve been through my fair share of colds. It doesn’t matter what time of year, but the spring seems to always be the worst time. As a mom, you’ll do absolutely anything to make sure your little ones are healthy and happy – There are many steps we try to teach them to avoid getting sick, like hand washing and not eating or drinking after someone who is sick. But kids will be kids and you can’t always protect them from the icky germs that get them sick. Before you know it, no matter what you do, sick happens. I have a few tips to help get you and your child through that icky spring cold and back to doing what kids do.
Hydration – Little ones get feeling crappy and grabbing a drink is the last thing on their mind. Make sure they drink enough fluids whether it be water or electrolyte-replacement drink so dehydration doesn’t happen, because no one wants a cold to turn into a hospital trip.
Rest – Kids need lots of rest for their growing bodies as it is, but kids who are sick need much more. It doesn’t matter whether it’s the bed or the couch as long as they are bundles and resting. Give them a few small toys or put in a favorite movie to help them get through without going insane from boredom.
Comforting Items – Getting through an illness is much easier with something comforting. A familiar or favorite blanket or stuffed toy can make all the difference.
Lots of Patience – Let’s face it, they are miserable and may have some strange requests and want your full attention. Be patient, a cold doesn’t last forever, but giving them the love and attention they need makes all the difference.
Proper Meds – Meds can’t make a cold go away, but they can sure help the symptoms and make your child feel better faster. Pfizer Pediatric wants to help you get prepared for the fevers, coughs, and colds coming your way this season, and Target has all of the Pfizer Pediatric products you need to fight against the “ick’s” and “ew’s” that bring your kids down.
If Sick just got real.™ for your family, there are solutions to help tackle even the ickiest of symptoms, like Children’s Advil®, Children’s Robitussin®, and/or Children’s Dimetapp®.
Infants’ and Children’s Advil® provide unsurpassed fever and pain relief(1) , and contain ibuprofen, the medicine pediatricians use most for their own kids’ fevers(2) (for ages 6 months -11 years)
Children’s Robitussin® provides soothing action and cough control with some formulations lasting up to 8 hours (for ages 6-12 years)
Children’s Dimetapp® provides great-tasting cold-fighting power and is the #1 pharmacist recommended brand for children’s cough & cold symptoms(3) (for ages 6+)
Ease those aches and pains, while reducing a child’s fever fast with Children’s Advil®, a great solution for kids as young as 2 and up to 11. Children’s Advil® comes in several great-tasting flavors, including: Sugar-free Dye-free Berry, Bubble Gum, Grape, Blue Raspberry, Fruit and Dye-Free White Grape flavors. There’s also Infants’ Advil® White Grape, which provides unsurpassed fever relief with a syringe for easy dosing for children 6-23 months.
Formulated just for kids, Children’s Robitussin® DM Day/Night Pack (Children’s Robitussin® Cough & Chest Congestion and Children’s Robitussin® Nighttime Cough) non-drowsy daytime formula helps break up chest congestion, while the long-acting nighttime formula relieves coughs and runny noses to help kids get the rest they need.
All in a great tasting grape flavor, Children’s Dimetapp® Cold & Cough tackles a child’s most bothersome stuffy and runny noses, all while working to relieve cough.
*It is important to remember to always read and keep the cartons for complete warnings and dosing information on Pfizer PediatricPlatform products and to use as directed
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