As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to see your little one suffering from the discomfort of a cold or flu. The good news is that there are several products available that can help alleviate symptoms and promote a speedy recovery.

To help you care for your baby or toddler during the cold and flu season, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the best winter essentials for combating colds and flu in 2023. We understand that every baby’s immune system is unique, and that’s why we’ve included a variety of options to suit different needs and preferences. Whether you prefer natural remedies or over-the-counter medications, our list has got you covered.

By being prepared with the right tools and support, you can help your baby stay comfortable and healthy during the colder months. So, let’s dive into our list and get you ready to face the cold and flu season with confidence.

Winter Essentials for Combating Colds & Flu 2023

Braun Thermoscan

Braun is the No.1 brand among Australian families for ear thermometers. It features AgeSmart™ technology, a pre-warmed tip, unique positioning system, fast readings, memory recall, night light, and a protective case. Its colour-coded display shows green for no fever, yellow for moderate fever, and red for high fever.

• AgeSmart™ technology adjusts fever definition for the child’s age
• Pre-warmed tip for accurate measurements
• Fast, gentle and easy to use
• Unique positioning system confirms proper position with light and beep
• Memory recall
• Night light and storage cradle
• 2-year warranty

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

RRP $173.50

Rite Aid Nasal Aspirator

The Rite Aid Nasal Aspirator is a battery-powered device that gently removes mucus from your baby’s nose, featuring adjustable suction levels and easy-to-clean anti-backflow chamber. Its two silicone suction tips ensure a perfect fit on your baby’s nose, while the included calming music helps keep your baby calm during use.

• Battery-powered – gently sucks mucus from your baby’s nose
• Adjustable suction levels – two levels that can be activated by a press and hold feature for safety
• Easy to clean – with an anti-backflow chamber
• Perfect fit – through two silicone suction tips the device will fit snugly on your baby’s nose
• Keeps baby calm – through the inclusion of calming music that plays when the device is operated

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

RRP $49.89

Vicks Baby Balsam Decongestant Chest Rub

Vicks Baby Balsam Decongestant Chest Rub is a gentle and soothing ointment designed to provide relief from nasal congestion, coughs, and cold symptoms in babies.

• Made with fragrant eucalyptus and soothing rosemary and lavender oils
• Designed to be gentle on delicate baby skin
• Provides long-lasting, calming vapours that help your baby to breathe easier
• Suitable for use on babies from 3 months old
• Comes in a 50g jar for easy and convenient use

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

RRP $9.90

Fess Little Noses Saline Nose Spray

Fess Little Noses Saline Nose Spray is a gentle saline solution designed to moisturise and clear your baby’s nasal passages.

• Gentle and natural – the saline solution is made from natural seawater and is free from preservatives, drugs, and alcohol
• Moisturises and clears – helps clear mucus and moisturise dry nasal passages for comfortable breathing
• Easy to use – the spray applicator is designed for easy use in little noses, with a soft tip and nozzles for different angles
• Suitable for infants – safe to use from birth and throughout childhood
• Convenient size – comes in a single 15ml bottle, perfect for on-the-go use and easy storage.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

RRP $11.50

Glow Dreaming – Glow Sleep Easy

The Glow Sleep Easy is a sleep aid that induces deep sleep with authentic Pink Noise and Red Light Therapy that naturally produces melatonin.

• Soothes dry nasal passages, eases breathing and reduces congestion (Humidifier).
• Naturally Produce Melatonin (Red Light Therapy)
• The device is equipped with a smart assist app that helps schedule your day and provides one-touch customised sleep settings, as well as Green to Rise, which teaches your child when it’s okay to start the day and improves concentration and mood.
• A sleep support membership is included, which provides one-on-one access to Glow Sleep Experts to help reduce stress and improve sleep quality.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

RRP $159.95

Vicks Warm Steam Vaporiser

The Vicks Warm Steam Vaporiser is designed to relieve nose and throat congestion and provide gentle, natural steam therapy for a restful night’s sleep.

• Thins mucus and drains sinus passages for easier breathing
• Provides gentle, natural steam therapy for more restful sleep
• Helps relieve nose and throat congestion, coughs, and dry, scratchy throats
• Can be used overnight for continuous relief
• Large water tank capacity allows for extended use without needing frequent refills

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

RRP $77.99

Euky Bear Sniffly Nose Room Spray

This convenient spray features natural essential oils such as eucalyptus, rosemary, and oil of wintergreen, which produce instant aromatherapy vapours that gently soothe and calm. It can be used during daytime sleeps, for night-time comfort, or while on-the-go, and also serves as an antibacterial spray that kills germs and maintains hygienic surfaces.

• Instant aromatherapy vapours
• Versatile for different uses
• Contains natural essential oils
• Doubles as an antibacterial spray
• Synergises with Euky Bear Steam Vaporiser and Euky Bear Inhalant for optimal results.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

RRP $11.49

Panadol Children 1 Month – 1 Year Baby Drops with Dosing Device

Panadol is a trusted pain relief brand in Australia with a complete range of products, including the concentrated Panadol Baby Syringe for babies aged 1 month to 1 year, which is easy to dose and available in a cherry vanilla flavour, containing 100 mg/mL paracetamol for the temporary relief of pain and fever.

• Panadol Baby Syringe is a concentrated formula that allows for a smaller dose of liquid to be swallowed by babies.
• Panadol Baby Syringe contains 50% less liquid than other 1-12 month paracetamol liquids.
• The medicine is easy to dose and available in Cherry Vanilla flavour.
• Contains Paracetamol 100 mg/mL.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

RRP $8.49