24 Must Haves When Baby is Sick
We all can relate with the stresses and exhaustion that occurs when our kids are sick. Especially when they are just babies. I know that when my kids are sick I almost feel helpless and heartbroken for them.
Sick babies need a lot of attention so it is good to have all of the necessary items on hand. These 24 must haves for a sick baby will help ease your troubles and speed up the recovery while soothing the needs of your little one.
Must Haves for a Sick Baby
1. A Cool Mist Humidifier is a must for conquering nasal congestion and dry sinuses.
2. You will need one of these Baby Medicine Spoons for giving them medicine too!
3. Clear out mucus and congestion with this handy Nosefrida that is really cool.
4. Wipe their little noses with these Boogie Wipes that are gently and soft.
5. Take temperatures in the ear or on the forehead with this Digital Thermometer for kids and babies.
6. Giving medicine to a small baby will be easy and quick when you use a Nipple Medication Dispenser.
7. You can use these Antibacterial Wipes for both your hands and any hard surfaces that needing extensive cleaning!
8. Fight germs on your hands and keep them soft with this Hand Sanitizer that also contains aloe.
9. Use some Baby Aquaphor to fight pesky chaffed skin areas.
10. Having some Tissues With Aloe on hand is great for those runny noses.
11. Nasal Saline is a must have for congestion in the little ones!
12. The smell of this lightly scented Vicks Baby Rub is a saving grace for stuffy noses.
13. Keeping fluids in a sick baby will be easy with a Sippy Cup they can hold and keep close.
14. Mix up this Pedialyte Powder with water for a good electrolyte boost for baby.
15. These Baby Food Pouches are an easy way to get a sick baby to eat something they like.
16. Fight fever easy with Baby Motrin.
17. Tylenol for babies is also another great medicine for fever an pain.
18. This Boppy Lounger is a comfortable spot for baby to sit.
19. Soothe them with the sounds from a Sound Machine which will help them relax.
20. This Vapor Bath is oh so soothing for babies who are fighting colds.
21. Gripe Water will certainly help those upset tummies from gas and stomach cramping.
22. These Colic Drops are also a great remedy for sick tummies in babies.
23. If your baby is cranky try these Teething Tablets to fight pain and discomfort in swollen gums.
24. Sometimes babies just want to be held and that can be done with this Ring Sling.
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Back when my babies were babies, they didn’t have some of this stuff.
My baby is 7 and some of this stuff is new to me. 😉
Really interesting article. I have to admit it, some of the things listed here I have never used for my baby.
Things have changed even in 7 years since I delivered my last baby.
Great list!! I hate it when my little one is sick and I would do anything I could to make them well!! A boogie sucker, air mist and medicine spoon are my top choices!
Some of this stuff I used. Some I’ve never heard of until I read this. It’s amazing all the new things they’ve come out with for babies.
It is the worst when babies are sick because they can’t tell you what’s wrong! Love this list, better to be prepared then not have the stuff you need.
This is a great list. I always hate when my kids get sick, but when they were babies, it was the worst. Pedialyte is a great thing to have on hand as long as they are old enough for it!
Your list is super extensive! I never tried the nosefrida but hear from other moms it is so effective! I tend to not give my kids tylenol because I know a fever is okay if it is not too high – but too keep them cool with a wet cloth and light clothing instead. There are so many great items on the market to help a baby (and mama!) when they are sick – we are so lucky.
I’m not a mom but these are all great tips and things to know for one day when I do!!
I agree with your list. It’s never fun having a sick baby. I always feel bad when they get sick. Pedialyte was always something I had on hand for when my girls were babies.
This is a great list. It’s so hard when the kids are sick.
This is a great list of must haves for a sick baby. It is so important when a baby is sick to have the antibacterial wipes. I will have to pass this along to my sister for her little one who is sick right now. Thanks for sharing the list.
Having a sick baby is never fun. These are all excellent suggestions of products that you might need to care for a sick baby. I usually keep Tylenol, motrin, and claritin on hand too.
These are all great must haves for sick babies. A sling is a great way to keep baby close while you work around the house.
Most of these are also applicable for when you have a sick man-child. Lol. Of course, the kids will be easier to deal with.
My daughter had a stuffy nose not too long ago and Nasal Saline was what help us! It’s always good to have that around!
I agree with many of these! My poor little guy got sick at just 3 months old and we used many of these methods to help him feel better.
Love this list! We also have humidifier but often forget to use it on daily basis
What a list. Didn’t have all these things when my son was a baby. My friend has a baby. I hope she has all these things.
I don’t have kids, but I’ve watched my friends dealing with sick babies and it can be SO rough! Really no fun for the babe or the parents.
Having a sick baby is the worst. It makes me so sad. I could not agree more that pedialyte powder is a must have!!