A few weeks ago nearly every person in my house was sick. We were battling stomach bugs, fevers, ear infections and colds. No one felt great and we kind of went into survival mode for a week. I learned a few tricks along the way to save my sanity and keep the house running. It's hard to take care of other people when you're sick, but these tips made all the difference.
1. Stock up on some sick day essentials for your pantry and medicine cabinet.
My pantry currently has cans of chicken noodle soup, chicken and rice soup, Cheerios, saltine crackers, Pedilayte and oatmeal in it just in case we get sick and need some essentials. I am convinced that the Pedialyte kept us out of the emergency room having to get Fletcher fluids. Poor little guy was sick for so many days so this was a lifesaver and now a pantry staple :) I picked up cold medicine, cough drops, stocked up on Puffs Plus and am prepared for the parents, too.
My pantry currently has cans of chicken noodle soup, chicken and rice soup, Cheerios, saltine crackers, Pedilayte and oatmeal in it just in case we get sick and need some essentials. I am convinced that the Pedialyte kept us out of the emergency room having to get Fletcher fluids. Poor little guy was sick for so many days so this was a lifesaver and now a pantry staple :) I picked up cold medicine, cough drops, stocked up on Puffs Plus and am prepared for the parents, too.
2. Grocery pick up
Take advantage of any grocery pick up services in your area. I don't have any available to me in my city, but I do have a sweet husband who will do a grocery pick up for me. I text him a list and he stops by on his way home from work. Much easier than getting sick kids out for essentials.
Take advantage of any grocery pick up services in your area. I don't have any available to me in my city, but I do have a sweet husband who will do a grocery pick up for me. I text him a list and he stops by on his way home from work. Much easier than getting sick kids out for essentials.
3. Medicine cups for each kid
I was having a hard time keeping medicine syringes separate and clean so I came up with the idea to do a bowl for each kid and keep their syringes in each cup. I'd wash them regularly, but it was nice to know I wasn't sharing them between the kids.
I was having a hard time keeping medicine syringes separate and clean so I came up with the idea to do a bowl for each kid and keep their syringes in each cup. I'd wash them regularly, but it was nice to know I wasn't sharing them between the kids.
4. Medicine dose check list
At one point were were on antibiotics, alternating pain meds and having a lot of things to keep track of. So I made a little table on a post it note. I crossed off meds as I gave them and didn't have to worry about keeping everything straight in my head.
At one point were were on antibiotics, alternating pain meds and having a lot of things to keep track of. So I made a little table on a post it note. I crossed off meds as I gave them and didn't have to worry about keeping everything straight in my head.
5. A quick forehead thermometer
I had always wanted one of these when Olive was younger so I made sure to register for one with baby #2. It was a life saver. It reads the temperature so quickly, is really easy to use and ours seemed really reliable. I loved that I could take their temps when they were asleep and was so thankful to have it. We have a Braun and love it. We've used it on the kids and adults and it works great for both.
6. Trust your gut and call the doctor.
It never hurts to touch base with your doctor if your kids are sick. Ours called in necessary meds over the weekend when my kids were sick. It was so nice to not have to drag them out to an instant care place where they would have likely gotten more germs. Call to ask about anything you're not feeling good about - high fevers, sickness for several days, etc. You'll never regret being thorough.
I had always wanted one of these when Olive was younger so I made sure to register for one with baby #2. It was a life saver. It reads the temperature so quickly, is really easy to use and ours seemed really reliable. I loved that I could take their temps when they were asleep and was so thankful to have it. We have a Braun and love it. We've used it on the kids and adults and it works great for both.
6. Trust your gut and call the doctor.
It never hurts to touch base with your doctor if your kids are sick. Ours called in necessary meds over the weekend when my kids were sick. It was so nice to not have to drag them out to an instant care place where they would have likely gotten more germs. Call to ask about anything you're not feeling good about - high fevers, sickness for several days, etc. You'll never regret being thorough.
Do you have any sick day tips for me??
What do you try to keep on hand for your sick days??
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