As the days grow shorter and the air cooler, the first sniffles of the season often start to appear. Prepare yourself and your family for the winter cold & flu season early, so when trouble hits, you have everything to hand and can get your family back to 100% as soon as possible. Not sure what to include in your winter wellness kit? Our customer service team know our wellness products inside out - here’s what they’d put in their own Winter Wellness Kit:
What to put in your Winter Wellness Kit
Watch - 5 Winter Essentials for Your Wellness Kit
5 winter essentials for your wellness kit
Prepare yourself and your family for the winter cold & flu season early, so when trouble hits, you have everything to hand and can get your family back to 100% as soon as possible. Not sure what to include in your winter wellness kit? Our customer service team know our wellness products inside out, watch this video on what they'd include in their own family wellness kits.
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2023-01-08
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1. Crane Ultrasonic Humidifier
A humidifier increases the moisture in the air and can be used for dry coughs, colds, nose bleeds, itchy eyes, dry scratchy throats and congestion. Crane’s range of humidifiers uses ultrasonic waves to generate a cool-mist meaning they are much safer than humidifiers which use a heating element as these can pose a danger to young children.
Coughs, dry tickly throats, congestion and colds can disrupt a baby or young child’s sleep. A Crane humidifier can be used to increase air moisture for easier breathing as part of your wellness kit. The NZ Ministry of Health recommends using a humidifier to increase moisture in the air as a form of self-care when you have a cold.
There is a range of Crane Humidifier models to choose from, including the Mini Adorables, 4-in-1 Top Fill Drop with Sound Machine and the Crane Personal Humidifier & Diffuser. Whilst some of the Crane models allow you to use essential oils, these work best with water alone. We don’t recommend using essential oils with young babies. If you have older children or are using the humidifier for an adult and want to use essential oils, Crane 3 in 1 Cool Mist Humidifier with Aroma Diffuser and Sleep Support Light can be used with essential oils. If you’re not sure which one is best, check out our humidifier comparison chart or speak to our customer service team.
2. Baby Nasal Aspirators
Babies are obligate nasal breathers, meaning they only breathe through their noses. So if their little nose is congested that can mean disrupted sleep and trouble feeding. Nasal Aspirators are a hygienic and safe way to clear a baby’s nose when they have a blocked or runny nose.
3. Thermometer
Having a personal thermometer on hand will allow you to easily check your child’s temperature and take appropriate action depending on their temperature. This thermometer takes just 1 second to read a temperature and simply needs to be placed near your child’s head. The bonus with this thermometer is that it can also be used to check the temperature of food, bottles or the bath!
4. Kiwiherb Products
When it comes to natural health, Kiwiherb has it covered. From De-Stuff to Throat Syrups, there are several different formulations to help everything from chests to tonsils to congestion. What’s even better is there are special formulations for children and adults, so you can rest assured, knowing the products are safe for little ones.
5. Kai'Cicle Pouches
An icy cold popsicle can help provide some relief from a scratchy throat. By using a Kai’cicle reusable pouch, you can make your own healthy options with lower sugar than big brands and can make them over and over again. Perfect for when supplies may be running low in the supermarkets!
Please note, if you are suffering cold and flu symptoms, stay at home and call Healthline for advice.
Other useful items for winter bugs
1. Mattress Protectors & Brolly Sheets
There’s nothing worse than having to change a whole bed when everyone’s feeling under the weather. Ease the load on yourself and use a Brolly Sheet waterproof mattress protector. These can be laid over the top sheet and whipped off to go straight into the washing machine in seconds. There’s no need to change the whole bed! Brolly sheets can also be used on the floor for nappy free time. As well as a Brolly Sheet which can be whipped off, it’s a good idea to use a mattress protector as a final layer of protection directly between the mattress and bottom sheet, just in case you have a big wriggler.
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2. Reusable Baby Wipes
When talking baby wipes, you may be thinking wipes purely for nappy changes, however, a pack of these re-usable wipes are super-versatile. They can be used as a cold cloth on the forehead, to wipe snotty noses and more! When you’re done, chuck them in a hot wash, dry and re-use!
3. Drink Bottles
It’s important to keep hydrated when feeling unwell, especially if there’s vomiting or diarrhoea involved and a cup with a straw or bottle can make the task seem easier, with small frequent sips instead of a large amount at once. Bottles are also convenient to have bedside as they won’t spill/leak if accidentally knocked over.