I am excited to be a part of the three part series program for Children’s Mucinex: "Chase Away Those Sick Blues with your Children". (see below for your chance to win a $100 CVS gift card!)
We have survived five and half exhausting-amazing-challenging-rewarding years with quadruplet kiddos and certainly understand a thing or two about passing around colds & flu.
Here are some tips of what WE do to stay healthy in the Steece household:
Wash your hands. Wash your hands. Wash your hands. (My kids hear me say this about a billion times a day!) Most cold and flu viruses are spread through direct contact. Gently wash your hands with soap for 15-20 seconds~ (teach kids to sing the “Happy Birthday Song” while washing). If you don’t have immediate access to a sink, use hand sanitizer as much as humanly possible (especially at work, the store, the gym, etc).
Sleep. Your body needs sleep to repair & rebuild cells (strengthening your immune system). When you are tired, your body doesn’t fight as hard against illness.
Exercise. Working out regularly strengthens your immune system to fight against germs. (Nothing crazy excessive, just 30 minutes, 3-4 times a week… like a nice, friendly bike ride)
Eat healthy & Stay hydrated. Eat plenty of fresh fruits & veggies; drink plenty of fluids (help support that immune system, y’all!)
Disinfect. Clean items that can easily pick up germs: toys, phones, computers, sinks, purses, door handles, etc.
Cough and sneeze the CORRECT way. When you cough or sneeze, do it into the crook of your elbow, not into your hands! I must say, we have taught our kids well with this one.
The cold & flu season has been absolutely NUTS this year, right?!! And like all of you, we have been taking every precaution to try to stay healthy. There are plenty of times that even our best efforts won't prevent an illness from spreading through our household.
We have been using Mucinex to relieve all of our adult cold/flu symptoms since our family doctor recommended it years ago. I was SO excited when our children were finally old enough to take various Mucinex products as well. I hated watching them suffer through colds without being able to give them quality medication for their symptoms.
Our favorite product so far has been the Mucinex Congestion and Cough (for children ages 4-12).
I’d like to share the love with you, so click on this link for a $2 off coupon.
When your child has a bad cold, you both can feel miserable. Children's Mucinex is the #1 children's brand for relieving congestion* and provides fast acting relief from your child's worst cold symptoms. Try Children's Mucinex Multi-Symptom Cold if your child needs relief from stuffy nose and chest congestion. Always use Children's Mucinex Multi-Symptom Cold as directed. (*Based on IRI unit share data for the 52 weeks ending November 2012)
Stay tuned for my next Mucinex post on how I keep these crazy quaddie kiddos smiling and entertained, even when they have the sick day blues… What activity makes your child smile when under the weather? (Answer this question in the comments section below for your chance to win a $100 CVS gift card!)
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This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.
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This sweepstakes runs from 2/6/2013 – 3/31/2013.
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180 comments:
My 14 month old loves to snuggle and watch some Baby Einstein when feeling under the weather. Thanks for the chance to win!
Nothing improves the sick day blues like a snuggle from mom....and koolaid :)
My kids like to watch tv since they don't watch very much. They also like to play with their Trio blocks!
My daughter likes watching Nick Jr. when she’s under the weather.
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
I don't have kiddos, but my mom makes me homemade chicken n dumplings when I am feeling bad and that always helps!
My girls love to snuggle in my bed and read storybooks together when they're not feeling well. It's a great way for all of us to get a little extra rest (especially since the germs will likely get passed around) and if the kiddos fall asleep, even better. We love to read and I try to grab every opportunity to make memories. :)
Popsicles are always a huge hit in my house!
Drinking gatorade does the trick with my 3 year old, especially if he can drink it right out of the bottle.
My 4 year old loves to watch a movie in Mommy & Daddy's bed when he's sick. And if he feels like eating, eating off the tray IN bed is a super sweet bonus!
My kids love watching movies and just having downtime when they are feeling bad.
We love to sing! (Or listen to Mommy sing)
Disney Movie Marathon!
Watching movies tucked under blankets in an old fashioned sheet/dining room chairs fort. :)
My kids, especially my two-year-old, like to take super long baths with peppermint oil when they are feeling under the weather.
My boys get very excited when their dad gets home from work!!! Always puts a smile on their face
Laying around watching tv. That always makes my two kids smile when sick.
Snuggling on the couch with a favorite blanket usually does it!
I have teenagers, so they listen to music, text their friends, watch movies, or play video games when they are stuck in bed. It's not necessarily a bad thing when they are too sick to talk back. ;)
Netflix!!
saw99a at yahoo dot com
Netflix!!!
saw99a at yahoo dot com
My kiddos like to make a blanket fort and sleep underneath it like a tent. It brings a little bit of joy into an otherwise crummy day. :)
When my kids are sick I usually give them a new coloring book, so we can color together or play Tic Tac Toe.
These activities always make them smile.
kellywcuATyahooDOTcom
I go pick up movies from the library and then they get to watch the movies in our bed. Depending on how sick they are, sometimes they get to spend the night in our room too.
We love watching movies and coloring!
Hudson loves to drink a little sweet tea when he's sick. He says that it makes his throat happy.
fingerpainting with pudding or cool whip1 We do it on a jellyroll pan or cookie sheet with sides to contain the mess. they love it and it makes them smile!!
I have 5, ranging from 13 yrs to 4 yrs, so it's different depending on who's sick. My oldest will just lay in bed & read; while the younger 4 like to snuggle up on the couch with favorite stuffed animal & blanket & watch movies with Mom
Heather (mac_heather @ att.net)
Stay healthy!!
My children love snuggling while watching television when they are feeling under the weather. Secretly, I enjoy the extra snuggles! sonyadmorris@gmail.com
When our kids are sick, they like to snuggle up with us and watch movies and play games. When our oldest had the stomach bug earlier this year, we put a small tv in his room and it cheered him up considerably.
My 3-year-old likes to cuddle up on the couch with all his stuff (3 monkies, 1 gorilla, pillow, froggy pillow and two special blankets) with a cup of (warm) tea and have me read to him. :)
Special snacks and drinks while on the couch, their favorite movie, or board game and snuggles.
ashenfelters@hotmai.com
play games on the couch or watch movies!!
redbox movies!!
A big treat for my 4 year old when he is sick is cuddling in our bed with the heated blanket on and watching tv.
bstuart1983 at gmail dot com
For us it's special movie time since our kids don't have a tv! When they're down & out, the promise of a movie usually cheers them up!
Reid likes to watch Clifford & eat Popsicles.
My babies are only 4 months, but we love to lay on the couch with a warm blanket and something warm to drink!
my 2 year old loves to watch movies, we introduced him to the Lone Ranger this nonstop last week. we also started reading chapter books to him, Ralph S Mouse is our current book we are working through.
My boys like to hang out in Mom & Dad's bed and watch tv with their favorite stuffed animals.
My child loves to have cuddle time with Mom and Dad. A story or two always make him feel better!
Ah - just went through a bottle of this last week. My little guy is 5.5 yrs old and it was our first time using children's cold medicine...this stuff is FANTASTIC! He's over his cough and cold and back to being all boy!
Getting to sleep in mommy and daddy's bed...nothing better!
We like to take nice hot baths and then snuggle in jammies to watch movies.
7up,pillow blanket and a couch and snuggles :)
Snuggling on the couch and watching movies with Mama
Snuggles and a good book!
Our daughter loves to snuggle with Mom and Dad when she is sick.
Our daughters always feel better if they get to lay in mommy's bed and watch TV!
movies and ipads!
Angry birds and Gatorade!
Chicken noodle soup and ginger ale, with a straw!
A special, comforting place set up just for the sick kiddo. Lots of blankets & pillows- maybe a "pallet" in front of the TV. Mainly just lots of extra attention and plenty of fluids, too!
Nothing tougher than being a very sick Momma at home with a sick kiddo. Just lots of sleep and cuddles.
thanks for the adorable and informative post and the coupon!! My kids aren't yet the age to to take Children's Mucinex but good to know in a few years there is a product that seems to help! For now, lots of fluids and sleep works in our house! Of course hugs too! Thank you and Children's Mucinex for a wonderful post!
Good info Suz! One of ours is a bit under the weather right now and all my funny faces still make her laugh and smile.
Cuddling in bed watching Nick Jr!
Lots of snuggle time in mom's bed with all of my son's favorite books!
We make 'sick beds' for my kiddos (made with lots of soft blankies and pillows). The like to play with their felt boards when they are sick. I made them each a bunch of felt cut-outs (people with clothes, hair, etc. and food items) that they love to play with when they are laying low!
Lots of snuggles in my bed wrapped in a blanket together :)
and of course books and favorite toys in bed too
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Cuddling on our favorite recliner watching any of our cartoon favorites. But I have to watch...no sneaking Words with Friends on the side.
Being able to watch her favorite shows on TV.
Cuddling with daddy on the couch always helps
My twin girls (6 years old) just spent this past week home from school...sick. :(
Adyson loved washed clothes (wet) on her -- Ashlyn loved be able to lay in bed and play DSi or her Leapster.
Lots of lots of hugs and cuddles.
onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com
Watching Sponge Bob cartoons
elena150980@yahoo.com
Reading books on the sofa always helps our little sickles feel better!
Resting and watching The Princess Bride is always good.
urchiken at gmail dot com
My little girl loves snuggling up on the couch and watching a cartoon (always dinosaur train:).
my kiddos love to watch their favorite shows while snuggling when they don't feel good.
jilllabbee@gmail.com
I had no idea Mucinex had stuff for kids...I'm super excited. Thanks for sharing!
Snuggles and movies!
The antics of our puppy.
My kids like laying in our bed watching a movie or cartoons when they aren't feeling well
s2s2 at comcast dot net
My kiddos love to snuggle up on the couch and color!
My kids (now 22, and 19 yr old twins) always asked me to make my home made chicken noodle soup when they were sick, they think it helps them feel better, they also loved laying around in pjs watching tv, snuggled up on the couch with our dogs. Even though they are young adults now, I still still ask for the soup and to cuddle :)
we watch bubble guppies or fresh beat band in bed!
vanitizebaby at yahoo dot com
Favorite cartoons and snuggling on the couch.
A fun movie or cartoon with snacks work the wonder when under the weather.
Watching Full House :)
lots and lots of momma time!
Nothing like a good ole game of memory! That's what my girls like!
When my littles are sick we like to read books, do an art activity and maybe download a new fun app for the iPad.
Watching a movie with Mom while snuggled on the couch helps my kiddo!
My son likes watching Spongebob or the Fresh Beat Band to cheer him up.
Dlatany at gmail dot com
My daughter loves to get out all of her messiest art supplies when she is sick and can't play outside.
watching bugs bunny usually does the trick
MCantu1019 at aol dot com
We usually stock up on stickers and construction paper. Our kiddos love to cut and make crafts. This is a great way to help keep them occupied when they are feeling yucky!
On sick days my daughter will smile when I turn on the cartoon and snuggle with her.
Watching TV in bed or playing their 3DS. My oldest son likes to read on the iPad as well :) THANKS!
ashleygatewood1(AT)gmail.com
My child likes eating noodle soup and watching a Harry Potter movie when she's sick.
madelinebrubaker {at} gmail (dot) com
Snuggling and watching Dora the Explorer
tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com
Lots of snuggles! :)
chambanachik at gmail dot com
As you know more than me I'm sure :) anytime one of my twins gets mommy's lap all to herself, it's the greatest time of their life! So when they're sick, they get mommy's undivided attention (and lap) which is their favorite thing and makes them feel all that much better too :)
lakelvr(at)earthlink(dot)net
Like everyone else has said... My kiddos love to be snuggled, especially if they can get time in mommy & daddy's bed and have extra tv time! jennimoltz@yahoo.com
Bone Broth Chicken Soup from scratch makes everything better in this house!
My twins love to lay on the couch with their favorite stuffed animal and watch Disney movies all day long, going in and out of sleep. Of course, mommy has to sit right next to them. pearl_lee1 at hotmail dot com
My son loves vegging in front of Disney Jr.
movie night! (lately tinker bell!)
Snuggling up together and watching some movies or tv
Thanks for the chance to win!
lola_violets_2010[at]yahoo[dot]com
Watching movies and playing with Legos.
rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com
my kids like watching tv in bed and resting when sick
stigay at comcast.net
he's only 3 months but he loves to fly "airplane"! scg00387 at yahoo dot com
watching tv and drinking soda pop
The only thing my kids want to do when they are sick is lie around and watch videos.
my children love to watch home videos when they are sick
playing video game with daddy
merleandtina@Yahoo.com
No kiddos, but when I was a kid, I always loved being able to get in Mom and Dad's bed.
Reading books with me (or listening to me read)! Thanks for a chance to win and have a great day!
kmassmanATgmailDOTcom
matching cards game angelgenius27(at)yahoo(dot)com
My daughter and I sit down and drink a little hot honey tea. It's wonderful for a sore throat.
Watching movies makes them feel better.
My son loves playing with his LEGOs.
HilLesha@gmail.com
My kids like to play games, read or watch movies.
Thanks so much.
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
My daughter wants to watch The Parent Trap over and over in her room when she feels crummy.
elysesw@aol.com
Watching funny movies and
chicken noodle soup
Cathy Truman
kbtruman(at)att(dot)net
playing with his ipod
tvollowitz at aol dot com
Working on coloring/puzzle books
Reading a book keeps her happy.
I don't have kids, but watching Disney movies has always cheered me up when I've been sick.
My son loves to cuddle with me and his favorite blanket while watching his favorite movies when he is feeling under the weather.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 @ gmail dot com
watching movies
My kids used to make a "tent" in the living room to play games in.
My son likes to play cards with me when he doesn't feel well.
reklaw422 at hotmail dot com
my son likes to take a bath or have me read to him.
sarajwood21(at)gmail.com
Watching funny videos makes my son smile when he isn't feeling well.
we color!
She loves to finger paint
My little one loves when I read him a book & even when he's under the weather it still brings him lots of joy
teechbiz at gmail dot com
Eating my homemade chicken noodle soup and watching kid's movies on Netflix - cuddling included!
Thank you.
barbara dot montyj at gmail dot com
Getting comfy and snuggling on the couch while watching their favorite tv shows :)
My grandson wants to snuggle and watch Dumbo and Sesame Street when he is sick.
Thanks for this giveaway!
My little cousins loves to make storybooks when she's under the weather, it's the only time she can sit still.
songyueyu at gmail
He likes chicken noodle soup
My toddler only wants snuggles, watching Caillou & popsicles.
watching movies
Thanks! Janna JOhnson jannajanna@hotmail.com janna@feedyourpig on gfc
watching a funny movie, laughing always makes her feel better
We usually put in movies since they normally don’t get to watch them. Leaving TV and movies for special times only makes it so they really enjoy watching it when the opportunity comes along.
Lots of cuddling and home made chicken soup.
willitara [at] gmail [dot] com
My boys usually like lots of cold drinks, watching tv and dvds and maybe playing with legos.
marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com
Blowing bubbles indoors.
I like to lay with my daughter and watch movies!
going out for a short walk to get some fresh air always put a smile on my kids faces when they are under the weather.
amy [at] utry [dot] it
They love to snuggle up with a pile of their fave story books.
diane Baum
esldiane@gmail.com
Watching movies and playing with dads tablet. Keeps them happy and resting
njharmonyg at aol dot com
Pudding! Making homemade chocolate pudding and eating it while it is still warm is so fun!
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
When my daughter is sick she LOVES when I bring out the sketch pad and the colored pencils...something about that down time and her guard being down always brings out the creativity in her.
Thanks!
Samantha
jamesmadison1974@gmail.com
they like watching their favorite movies - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
If they are not to sick then we prepare and cook chicken soup together.
When my kids have been under the weather, an afghan and a poached egg on toast is usually on the request list. I also keep word search puzzle books on hand for those days, as well.Vick's Vapo-Rub on the chest (covered with flannel) always makes them feel better, too. My Mom used to use these same "feel better" routines, so I remember how comforting they can be. Thanks! sharonanne56 (at) yahoo (dot) com
cupcakes
No kids. I sleep as much as possible, drink lots of water and hot herbal tea and use essential oils.
Thanks for the contest.
slehan at juno dot com
We make a bed on the floor with lots of blankets and pillows and watch movies or play games. Just spending the day together resting seems to help everyone feel better
Thanks!
candicesweeps at yahoo dot com
when my nephew he love to eat jello and watch cartoons
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my daughters liked to make beaded necklaces
The only activity that makes her smile when my girl is under the weather is watching wizard of oz
asketcher2 at hotmail.com
RUNNING TO THEIR EVERY BECK & CALL... THEY FIND THAT PRETTY AMUSING... =)
kytah00@yahoo.com
My son loves to create animals out of popcorn. Also, he loves to read his favorite book.
ccboobooy at gmail dot com
My kids love to just snuggle up with me and watch movies.
brat52101 at yahoo dot com
When she is not feeling well, my daughter loves it when I lie in bed next to her and we color together.
lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com
A warm bath & Hot Chicken Noodle Soup. kari_944(at)yahoo(dot)com
My daughter likes art projects.
aleksnearing gmail com
catching up on cartoons or a family movie on DVD
Kathryn C
kacor7 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com
coloring books/sticker books & watching TV in bed!
wendywynsma@gmail.com
Snuggling up under his favorite blanket and watching a movie or coloring together makes my little guy happy when he's sick.
Watching movies while relaxing on the couch with some Gatorade and soup.
darkmysticnight(at)hotmail(dot)com
For my son, he just wants to cuddle with me on the couch while watching his favorite cartoon!
pauline15_01(at)Hotmail(dot)com
Lots of board games and coloring books!
cmarquez482@outlook.com
Watching a movie
daveshir2005@yahoo.com
Plastic canvas crafts.
Cuddling, watching movies and having ice cream :)
pittsy82@hotmail.com
Cuddling, watching movies and having ice cream :)
pittsy82@hotmail.com
Watching children's tv in my big bed
We like reading and writing/
illustrating our own stories.
Katharina angelsandmusic[at]gmail[dot]com
A little drawing, a little DVD action and a little chat time on skype.
Loves watching Doc McStuffins.
watching movies and peanut butter and marshmallows sandwiches.
pokergrl8 at gmail.com
my kids love to watch videos when they are under the weather! Thanks for a super giveaway!
My email: anashct1 [at] yahoo [dot] com
ice cream and disney movies
rounder9834 @yahoo.com
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