When it comes to your child, it’s always best to be prepared. And when they’re dealing with a sudden onset of symptoms or take an unexpected tumble, you’ll thank yourself for keeping a few must-have items on hand. We’re sharing six products to stock your medicine cabinet so that no matter the circumstances, you’re ready for life’s curveballs.
1. Children’s Benadryl® Allergy Relief Chewable Tablets
Allergy symptoms can come on suddenly, so you’ll want to be ready with Children’s Benadryl® Allergy Relief Chewable Tablets. These easy-to-take chewable tablets can temporarily relieve your child’s runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose or throat, or itchy, watery eyes. Each tablet lasts four to six hours and is available in a tasty, kid-friendly grape flavor, so when your kids need it most, you can give their allergies a time out.
2. Children’s Tylenol® Suspension
When it comes to reducing fever or relieving minor aches and pains due to colds, the flu, headaches, sore throat or toothache, Tylenol® is the brand recommended most by pediatricians. Children’s Tylenol® contains acetaminophen and is gentle on little stomachs — plus, it comes in a variety of kid-friendly flavors, including cherry, strawberry, grape and bubble gum.
3. Zarbee’s® Baby Nighttime Cough Syrup + Immune*
From the #1 pediatrician-recommended cough syrup brand for babies and children 12 and under comes Zarbee’s® Baby Nighttime Cough Syrup + Immune,* nighttime cough† syrup safe for babies 1-3 years old. This baby cough syrup is blended with natural dark honey to soothe coughs associated with hoarseness, dry throat and irritants, plus gently calms and comforts your baby’s dry throat.* Formulated with zinc to support your toddler’s immune system and chamomile to calm them before bedtime, it’s simple, curated ingredients are inspired by nature and backed by science.
4. LISTERINE® SMART RINSE® Kids Anticavity Mouthwash
Say goodbye to those dreaded visits to the dentist and hello to a smile with less cavities! With just a 60-second rinse twice daily, LISTERINE® SMART RINSE® Kids Anticavity Mouthwash can help strengthen and protect teeth against cavities when used as part of your regular oral hygiene routine. This mouthwash with fluoride is formulated to clean the mouth beyond brushing alone and helps to prevent cavities in those hard-to-reach places that small hands may miss while brushing.
5. BAND-AID® Brand First Aid Antiseptic Cleansing Foam for Kids
When your child falls, time stops and you spring into action. In these moments, it’s imperative to have a stocked cabinet of effective treatment options for any scrape, cut, bump or bruise. For your little one’s minor wounds, BAND-AID® Brand First Aid Antiseptic Cleansing Foam for Kids effectively kills 99.99% of germs** to help prevent infection while working gently to avoid stinging. This antimicrobial foam is the perfect addition to any at-home first aid kit and is safe and effective when used as directed for wound care on kids ages two and older. After treating, cover and protect their wounds with BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages featuring their favorite Disney/PIXAR or Nickelodeon characters! The adorable designs make first aid more enjoyable for children and parents alike.
6. Johnson’s® Curl Defining Kids’ Leave-In Conditioner
A hair care product might not seem as “essential,” but there is no quicker way to ruin a bathtime routine than struggling to brush knots out of your child’s hair. Johnson’s® Curl Defining Tear-Free Leave-In Conditioner is specially formulated to be gentler than adult products, so it’s ideal for kids’ developing hair. Enriched with shea butter, it helps smooth frizzy or hard-to-manage hair. Just a small amount after shampoo and a towel dry will nourish your child’s hair, add definition to their curls and ease the battle between you and the comb.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
**Germs commonly associated with skin infections.