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Gadget Guide: Are You
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A chill is in the air and you know what that means? It’s
the start of cold and flu season. Can’t you just feel the germs in the air? You know, the ones that all those supposedly healthy people keep coughing and sneezing into the indoor air?Exactly. Time to stock up on cold and flu prevention (and remedies).
Top 10 Picks for Cold and Flu Season
#1: Purell Foaming Hand Sanitizer – The standby for on-the-go hand washing. Start using it BEFORE everyone around you starts coughing and sneezing. Note: not recommended for children who still chew on their fingers.
#2: MD Moms Baby Silk Cleansing Towelettes – Alcohol-, paraben-, lanolin-, and phthalate-free, these towelettes are perfect for sensitive skin and safe for little ones who still put their hands in their mouths.
#3: Cold FX Immunity-FX – It’s easy to let work, life and play run you down so give your body the boost it needs with Cold FX’s daily defense formulation.
#4: CleanWell – Kill 99.99% of germs without harsh chemicals with natural thyme and other essential plant oils (because half the battle is keeping surfaces and little people germ-free).
#5: Achooz – From our favorite saline wipes for kids, Achooz is the grown-up version of Boogie Wipes with a twist – cool menthol scent (and of course, fragrance free for those extra sensitive noses).
#6: Runny Rhino Cold Relief Pops – Lollipops for little patients? What’s better than that? How about the natural ingredients that help relieve sore throats?
#7: Sinus Rinse by NeilMed – Perfect for congested sinuses due to allergies or head colds, Sinus Rinse is a natural way to relieve sinus congestion. Available in pediatric versions.
#8: Warm Buddy – Cuddy buddies for hot and cold therapy when you (or your little buddy) need a bit of relief from the aches and pains of the season. Warm Buddy also makes buddies for big people.
#9: Humidifier – Help calm little coughs at night with the help of either a cool or warm mist humidifier.
#10: Essential Oils – Keep eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender and a carrier oil like grape seed or avocado oil on hand for steam vapor treatments, soothing baths or gentle massages.