Quick Tips for Surviving Cold and Flu Season with Young Kids

From our Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Kaylee Smith!

Stay Hydrated!💧

Encourage your child to drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated!

Humidifiers Are Great!💦

A humidifier helps keep the air moist, easing congestion and coughs!

Use a Thermometer Wisely! 🌡️

For accurate readings, keep in mind that you can start taking your
child's temperature orally once they turn 4 years old! For a step-by-step guide on how to take a temperature, visit: www.healthychildren.com

Nasal Relief! 👃

Using baby-safe saline drops or spray along with a nose sucker can help clear stuffy noses for easier breathing!

Sleep Strategies! 💤

Stick to safe sleep practices, but do the best you can to retain some sanity. You’ll likely want to shorten wake windows, lengthen naps, and put down to bed earlier when they’re unwell. Ride the wave the best you can with a little extra TLC until they’re better.

Stuck In A Sick Regression?

It’s super common to lose momentum with any sleep progress when the family comes down with virus after virus. Trust us, we’ve been there. Need guidance for after you hit a sickness-related regression? Reach out to us for a quick intro call to discuss your options! Book your free call HERE.

Love,

Jackie & team