Boogie-Busting Cold & Flu Tips and Tricks

First it’s sniffle, cough, aaaa-chooo!!! Next your little one becomes cranky, clingy, and sleepy. No newsflash needed – all signs are pointing towards cold and flu.  Ugh!  We may not be able to make it go away, but your Mom and Dad superpowers can help ease their symptoms.  Here is a quick guide from Team Boogie on our favorite tips and tricks for sick kids. Always be sure to follow direction from your pediatrician.

Managing a Fever

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.  It is recommended that children intake more fluids than they are losing.  A good rule of thumb to know they are staying hydrated is having at least one wet diaper or potty break, preferably more, within 6-8 hours. You also want to make sure the urine is clear.

Don’t offer something new. For example, babies should stick to breast milk or formula for those younger than 6 months. An oral electrolyte solution designed for infants, such as Pedialyte, also can be given. For children older than 12 months, try water, diluted juice and milk.

Soothing a Stuffy Nose

Saline to the rescue! The Boogie® Micro-Mist Saline Inhaler is a non-medicated sterile saline mist designed to help relieve congestion and discomfort, and moisturize and soothe the upper respiratory system by distributing natural, sterile saline micro-mist particles along the airways. It is recommended by pediatricians, safe for all ages, portable and ready-to-use.

Have a baby? Be sure to give Boogie® Spray + Drops a try. They are non-medicated and made with natural saline to help ease baby's congestion. The dual action tip is specially designed for controlled dropping or gentle spraying.

Don’t forget the humidifier. A cool-mist humidifier or vaporizer in a child’s room can add moisture to the air, helping ease breathing through dry, congested nasal passages.

Soothing a Runny, Crusty Nose

Saline to the Rescue: Again. The saline in Boogie Wipes® Saline Nose Wipes helps remove dried mucus, while the aloe, vitamin E and chamomile leave skin feeling soft.

Tissue, paper towels or even your sleeve are rough on a little one’s skin – especially when you’re wiping 20, 30 or even 40 times per day.

Unlike other wipes, Boogie Wipes® saline nose wipes have no harsh or drying chemicals. The natural saline dissolves mucus without irritation – thanks to vitamin E, aloe and chamomile.