My go-to someone got sick at the worst possible time again, survival bag with all of our baby & toddler medicine essentials in one place.
This list is regularly updated as I find things that actually work.
Smart Digital Thermometer
This has been my go-to thermometer through every stage with my boys. I love that the app keeps track of temperatures for you and that it grows with your child, too, from rectal readings as a newborn to underarm and oral use as they get older.
Baby Gas Relief
An absolute MUST during those early newborn days when babies are still figuring out how to poop and sometimes need a little extra help with constipation, gas, and tummy discomfort.
No Mess Vapor Rub
Absolutely love this vapor rub! It’s mess-free, not overpowering like Vicks, and a must-have for stuffy noses and cold season.
Snot Sucker
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Cannot live without this thing. I tried electric nose suckers, and my kids absolutely hated them, but this one is quick, easy, and way less overwhelming when they’re already miserable and congested. It’s one of those products I grab immediately the second I hear a stuffy nose because it actually works without turning into a full toddler wrestling match.
Windi Gas Passer
I always kept these on hand during those first few months because they were one of the few things that actually helped when my baby was backed up and uncomfortable. I’ll be honest, I reused them instead of tossing them after every use because they were expensive, but I made sure to sanitize them thoroughly each time.
Children’s Motrin
Motrin is a must-have to always keep on hand, especially for fevers. It’s great for rotating with Tylenol when needed.
Infant Tylenol
Tylenol is a must-have to always keep on hand, especially for teething & fevers. It’s great for rotating with Motrin when needed.
Children’s Allergy
Allergy medicine is a must-have (with doctor approval based on age). Any brand can work, but we personally use Zyrtec as it worked for us.
Motion Sickness
If your kid turns into a puking gremlin on car rides like mine, this is an absolute lifesaver for long trips. Works like a charm.
1% Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone cream is one of those things I always keep stocked. It’s great for eczema flare-ups, poison ivy, dry irritated skin, and all
Benadryl Gel
Benadryl cream is a must for bug bites, itchy skin, and mystery rashes your feral toddlers somehow always end up with.
Children’s Benadryl
Benadryl is a must-have for allergic reactions or bug bites. Always check with your child’s doctor for the correct dosage.
Micro-Mist Saline Inhaler
This mist inhaler is a lifesaver during the cold season for stuffy noses, coughs, and cranky little ones who can’t sleep.
Band-Aids
Band-Aids are basically a parenting survival item because somehow every tiny scratch is suddenly the end of the world.
Neosporin
Neosporin is a must-have with kids because there’s always a random scrape or cut. Depending on the injury, though, I usually prefer just soap
Mini Vaseline
Vaseline is a random must-have for dry skin, chapped cheeks, cracked noses, and irritated skin. I usually keep a tiny container on hand.
Electrolyte Powder
A must-have for easy hydration during sick days when they won’t drink much or can’t keep anything down.
Pepto Kids
For my older children, for upset stomachs! They are more willing to take the gummy over the liquid form.
Kids Melatonin
Melatonin can be helpful during travel or vacations when routines are off, and the kids are extra restless. Always ask your doctor first.