My kids catch every cold & flu bug out there, what can I do?
I have two wonderful sons ages 2 & 5. I work 4 days a week and while I work they are in daycare at my friends house with her two kids that are the same ages as mine. (She doesn't tend any others- just mine and her two). My 5-year-old also goes to preschool 3 days per week. My sons seems to get every single cold & flu bug known to man! It seems like they are sick every other week and I'm missing a ton of work because of it. I'm afraid that I'm going to lose my job. I keep my house clean, change bedding and toothbrushes, wash hands often, they take a multi-vitamin, get plenty of sleep, are current on immunizations and get a flu shot every year. I'm simply at my wits end! Any suggestions? I'm about ready to move them into a sterile bubble with no trips to the store, restaurants, school or anything else :)!
Also, do you think I should give them a vitamin C supplement since they do not like orange juice and will not eat citrus fruits? That's the only type of food they are picky about.
Posted by Christinaaa
have them take daily vitimas.
or yess vitamin C
Posted by iso chronous
why don't you try a live in nanny. they might be cheaper. also, try NAKED JUICE Green Machine. http://nakedjuice.com/#Homepage
it's inevitable when your child is going to a place with many kids. have them wear a mask too. i'd rather them look weird than be sick. anyways, naked juice has boosts in there and i find that the green machine keeps the cold away.
Posted by Casey H
Hand washing ,eating well, and sleeping enough. Kids are germ magnets. I am a germaphobe and my kids drive me crazy by not being clean enough
Posted by lillilou
I think you are on the right track with the diet and vitamins, but have you looked at other foods that boost immunities like garlic and yogurt.
Heres some links
http://www.dolesuperfoods.com/(sr5bkojlknf5og45tnb2jn45)/CatDetails.aspx?CatId=12
You can do some more googling on superfoods and kids, but heres another source - http://www.amazon.com/Superfoods-Healthy-Kids-Immune-Boosting-Great-Tasting/dp/1844835065
Posted by browningsnursery
It's going to happen when they are around other kids. Some parents don't keep their kids home when they are sick.
Wash their hands when they get home and any toys, sippy cups that they had with them.
Use vitamins, and be cautious with the vitamin dosages. They can be dangerous and alot of parents think vitamins are harmless.
When the kids do get sick, be sure they get rest and drink alot of fluids.
My two kids caught a cold 2 days ago and now me and my wife have it..it never ends!
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