Jack is on the mend after a night on the couch with Mommy and the humidifier. So today while I have a few minutes to myself I thought I'd share with you my two favorite tips for taking care of sick kids and babies.
The Barfer: At some point you are going to have to deal with vomit. Thankfully I'm not dealing with that kind of sick right now. Most of the time parents give a bowl or a bucket to the kid when they are set up on the couch. Not in this house. I give them a plastic pitcher with a handle on it. The size is just right for them to put their faces in it, there is less splatter (ewww but its part of the job) and the handle makes it less likely to be dropped. Which is like not even having a bowl in the first place, totally done that. It also makes it easier to dump in the toilet.
The Stuffed Up Nose: This one is perfect for that little one that still wants the comfort of Mom or Dad but is too little to put Vicks directly on their skin. Get an old, thin t-shirt and put the Vicks Vapor Rub on your shoulders and collar/chest. Baby gets the benefit of the Vicks while you hold them without putting it on them. It works wonders. I did this with Jack last night!
Now I have to get back to my littles. Jack is on my lap, "talking" on my phone and Regan is lost in Dora land and its time for snack. Maybe the sneaky vegetable post tomorrow?
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