Disclosure:“The Pfizer Pediatric Platform products and information have been provided by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. All thoughts and reviews are my own.”
When does sick get real for you?
As a mom of two boys I know it’s real the second I get the look, that sad pathetic look that says I just don’t feel well. I have been caught more than once with a sick kid and no way to soothe them in the house. I’ve learned that I’m better off keeping a supply of medications in the house for when sickness hits. I use coupons and keep an eye out for sales. Target makes it easy to save when I need too!
One item I always have on hand is Children’s Advil®. It’s for children 2 – 11 and it helps fevers, aches and pains. Children’s Advil® comes in several great-tasting flavors, including: Sugar-free Dye-free Berry, Bubble Gum, Grape, Blue Raspberry, Fruit and Dye-Free White Grape flavors. There’s also Infants’ Advil® White Grape. It works for us.
I gained a new appreciation for Children’s Robitussin® DM Day/Night Pack (Children’s Robitussin® Cough & Chest Congestion and Children’s Robitussin® Nighttime Cough) the last time my boys were both sick. They just couldn’t get to sleep at night. I was so relieved when I tried this combo pack because not only did they get relief during the day, but I was able to get some sleep myself at night because they were soothed.
Another one on my list when those nasty colds get in the way of a kids life is Children’s Dimetapp® Cold & Cough. I can give them this and send them off to school with no worries.
5 Tips for Entertaining Sick Kids:
We all know when one kid gets sick it spreads throughout the house and the other kids are soon to follow. Here are some ways I help to pass the time.
- Movies/Tv shows: Whether you get them from the library, stream online, or use your own collection coming up with new series or even a marathon theme helps pass the time!
- Fun foods: I admit: I let me kids eat whatever they want when they aren’t feeling well. It usually gets them to eat more than they would. Pudding, ice pops, and basically anything they can handle just as long as they eat.
- Audio Books: Sometimes watching Tv or reading is too much on the eyes, but a book an audio book lets a child’s imagination soar and be stimulated.
- Board games or cards: This is the one time I will let them win! It motivates healing.
- Hold them and talk: Right! It seems simple, but I’m not sure how many folks actually just sit and hold their kids. I do. I tell them stories about when I was young and I tell them about when they were babies. They love it and sometimes fall asleep.
For more tips visit http://www.sickjustgotreal.com/ and get more sick hacks and tips from the pros over at Pfizer Pediatrics!
“The Pfizer Pediatric Platform products and information have been provided by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. All thoughts and reviews are my own.”
Lois Alter Mark says
July 25, 2016 at 10:44 AMThese are all great tips. It’s so sad when kids feel sick – and hard to keep them entertained.
Renz says
July 25, 2016 at 1:34 PMA sick child just makes my heart hurt. Great points in way to make it easier for both them and care givers
Rachel Mouton says
July 25, 2016 at 2:01 PMThese are great tips! I always go and get them coloring books and new crayons. They have gotten to where they look forward to it when they are sick 🙂
Melanie Smith says
July 25, 2016 at 2:09 PMGreat tips! When my son is sick is really difficult to entertain him. I will try these ideas.
Liz Mays says
July 25, 2016 at 4:00 PMI’m so with you on the whatever they feel like eating thing. I remember just lying on the couch as a child watching tv and reading.
Rebecca Bryant says
July 25, 2016 at 4:10 PMI like watching movies when I’m sick and so does son. We snuggle in for the long haul when sick.
tara pittman says
July 25, 2016 at 5:12 PMWhen my boys are sick, I let them veg in front of the TV. This is also a great time to just hold them too.
Amy Jones says
July 25, 2016 at 5:24 PMAmazing and helpful tips!! Those kids are so cute by the way
Carol Cassara says
July 25, 2016 at 7:12 PMBesides meds, there is nothing more important than entertainment as far as kids are concerned. Very good suggestions, all of them!
Claudia Krusch says
July 25, 2016 at 10:11 PMLove your tips! So hard to entertain sick kids!!! Thank you for such a great post!
Dawn McAlexander says
July 25, 2016 at 10:35 PMIt’s so sad when kids are sick. My daughter always seemed to enjoy watching TV and movies the most, if you can enjoy anything while you are sick.
Annemarie LeBlanc says
July 26, 2016 at 2:04 AMHaving a sick child at home is more stressful for the parent. We can only do so much to help them with their pain or other symptoms. Thank you for this list to keep sick kids more comfortable while they recuperate from illness.
Toni | BoulderLocavore.com says
July 26, 2016 at 2:33 AMThese tips are very helpful. I always stock medicines for my family. I have Advil for kids and adults alike. Very helpful and effective!
DannyUK.com says
July 26, 2016 at 2:47 AMI’m a big believer in drugs and bed rest for curing illness. As a kid I used to get under a blanket and watch films when I was ill.
Nicole Escat says
July 26, 2016 at 6:31 AMThese are great tips! I will keep this in mind. I am not comfortable when my son is sick, maybe a little entertainment will help.
AnnMarie Brown says
July 26, 2016 at 9:23 AMA sick child always pulls at my heart strings. We usually spend some time watching movies together.
Lori Lanham says
July 26, 2016 at 12:48 PMI hate it when my little nephew feels bad – I always feel so helpless! These are great tips!
Elizabeth O. says
July 26, 2016 at 1:18 PMI normally get really concerned when they stop asking for things, especially food. That means they’re really not feeling well. I make sure I prepare a bunch of activities that doesn’t really require them to move much. Movies and books are normally enough.
Michelle Waller says
July 26, 2016 at 2:33 PMI love to hold my kids and rub their backs when they are sick. All they usually want is to be loved on and tickled.
Kathy Kenny Ngo says
July 26, 2016 at 3:02 PMI have a son and this is such a great tip. Thanks for the awesome advice! I will do this next time.
Katy {ashadeofteal} says
July 26, 2016 at 7:16 PMIt’s the worst when your child is sick, especially when they’re too young to tell you whats wrong. But I also try to keep a supply of medicine on hand. Greats ideas on keeping them entertained.
Ashley @irishred02 says
July 26, 2016 at 8:54 PMIt is no fun when the kids are sick. You have a good list here though to get through the sick times
Marielle Altenor says
July 26, 2016 at 10:20 PMHaving a sick kid is tough! One time, my son started getting a fever, then my daughter got a stuffy nose (she was about 3-4 months old) and I started getting sick too. It was tough on everyone. Lots of cuddles and some quite time helps.
Shanna Uptergrove says
July 27, 2016 at 12:24 AMHaving a sick kid really isn’t any fun. I try to snuggle and watch movies with them and play board games when they’re bored.
Azlin Bloor says
July 27, 2016 at 4:52 AMGreat tips and it’s not easy when they are very young. We recently had a flu bout where all four kids got ill within the space of a few days, it was interesting!
Ana De- Jesus says
July 27, 2016 at 6:13 AMIt is like when we are ill we like to watch movies and shows and that is the same with kids! I love Netflix x
berlin maynigo says
July 27, 2016 at 8:28 AMHavent tried Advil to any of my boys. I appreciate though your suggested list to entertain sick kids.
Terri Beavers says
July 27, 2016 at 2:54 PMDimetapp sure brings back memories of when my kids were small and they’d get sick. Their pediatrician always recommended children’s Advil as well.
Melissa Bernardo says
July 27, 2016 at 10:52 PMGreat tips for keeping sick kids occupied. I’ll have to keep them in mind. Thanks!
Glenda Kruse says
July 28, 2016 at 1:28 AMThese are great tips. I use all 3 medications even though my son fights me not to take it. I also give him tons of liquids and soup. 🙂 He doesn’t like to be bothered when he is sick. He prefers to sleep for hours and watch his shows on tv.
Sarah Bailey says
July 28, 2016 at 9:12 AMAudio books sound like such a good idea. I have never thought about using those especially if you can’t be right beside them the whole time they are sick.
Robin Rue says
July 28, 2016 at 9:13 AMMy kids normally just want to watch their favorite movies when they are not feeling great. Awesome tips!
aziel morte says
July 28, 2016 at 10:41 AMThis is a great tips, I need to keep this in my mind when my kids are sick and I think I have a stock of this meds in our house.
Claudia Krusch says
July 28, 2016 at 1:22 PMLove your tips! It’s so sad when kids feel sick and super hard to keep them entertained. My son becomes a “baby” and wants me by his side!!!
Jenjen says
July 30, 2016 at 11:16 PMLooking back when I was a kid.. Story telling from my mom will always kill the boredom of being sick
carol@bedtimecare says
August 24, 2016 at 1:05 PMthanks for great tips. all parents don’t want their kids to be sick, it’s so hurt. but their smiles will make us having peace of mind.
carol@bedtimecare says
August 24, 2016 at 1:06 PMthanks for great tips. all parents don’t want their kids to be sick, it’s so hurt. but their smiles will make us having peace of mind.
Susan Watson @ Baby Gear says
August 29, 2016 at 11:20 AMI think fun food is the greatest. I give my daughter what she want to eat when she is sick, She is tired so eating what see want can help her feel better. However, I never give her ice cream. It’s too cold for her then.
Lydia J. Cohen says
September 30, 2016 at 5:03 AMWow I bet not only me see this post is so useful. I can see your kids smiled in the picture. Entertaining kids when they are sick is always the hard part. Thanks a lot for sharing