Our Favorite Wellness Products for the Family

Don't let the name disgust you because the NoseFrida Snotsucker is, hands down, one of my favorite baby must haves! The Snotsucker is a wonderful little aspirator that allows you to easily suck away baby's dried and wet nasal mucus. Everything suctioned up stays in the cylinder, and the disposable filter prevents any transfer of ickiness to the mouth. After use, simply clean with hot water and mild soap and let air dry.

Kristy Pepping:  This makes for a cute add-on to a baby shower gift. We have several of these and keep them in the freezer. For little bumps and bruises, they soothe little ones and bring down swelling quickly.

Kelly R:  This nasal mist is great for clearing stuffy noses or helping to relieve allergy symptoms. The larger size works well for kids once they are ready to move on from the smaller baby-size products, and we keep this around for the adults too. It's amazing how effective it is on seemingly hopeless stuffy noses, and it cleans them out so well that kids are spared the irritation caused by constant blowing and wiping.

The only ingredients are water, sodium chloride, and sodium bicarbonate.

Kelly R:  It's amazing how well these wipes work to quickly clean even the crustiest of noses with natural saline.

These are hypoallergenic, free of alcohol, parabens, and phthalates.

Kelly R:  This works really well to clear out and moisturize stuffy noses to give relief to congested kids. Can be used as a spray or as drops.

Kristy Pepping:  We received this baby must-have as a shower gift and are still using it years later with our three children. It always gives up an accurate reading and has helped to know when to see the doctor.

Chrissy OGorman:  This is a natural wellness product that helps with general discomfort, itching, trapped water, and clogged ears.

Kim Rogers:  We ended up buying a second one to have in the nursery and mom/dads bedroom. Immediately helped clear up newborn congestion.

Kelly R:  This balm is great for healing just about any minor scrape, burn, or bump that you can think of. It also works wonders as a diaper rash remedy and on chapped lips. Made with calendula, herbs, and olive oil.

Kelly R:  Pedialyte is pediatrician-recommended for preventing dehydration due to diarrhea and vomiting. I like to keep it on hand in powder form because it doesn't take up much pantry room, and it is there whenever I need it. Saves me from having to bring a sick child out to the store!

Gina I.:  Being congested is the worst! Fortunately, all it takes is just a few minutes using a neti pot for fast, lasting relief. It's safe for both adults and children (be sure to follow directions and ONLY use distilled or sterile water). The neti pot flushes mucous out of the nasal cavity, making it easier and more comfortable to breathe through the nose. This is a must-have for cold and flu season!

Kelly R:  There is such a huge variety of Band-Aid designs these days that your kids' favorite characters or superheroes are sure to be covered. I find that the chance to choose a fun Band-Aid makes kids much more likely to cooperate with taking care of their injury!

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  My oldest son produces excess ear wax that he used to have professionally removed by a doctor when he was younger. Then I discovered these ear cleaning gems at the store and gave it a try. They are safe, easy to use and truly get the excess wax out without any pain or damage. The scoop is flexible and small enough to easily get the wax out of a child or adult's ear - just be sure your child is old enough to sit still.

Alexandra F.:  We finally got our Happy Masks after being on the wait list for several weeks, and they are totally worth the wait! These masks are the most comfortable we’ve worn by far, with easily adjustable ear loops and a light, breathable material that nonetheless boasts super impressive filtration capacity. They offer cute patterns for kids, too.

Chrissy OGorman:  This is a wonderful combination of a diffuser and humidifier. The soft glow from the LED lights makes it perfect to put in your child's room where it can double as a night light.