There's a buzz at my son's school and it's all about
the stomach flu. I asked a teacher how her class was doing and she
said, "They're dropping like flies."
Just what a mom wants to hear when her kids are healthy. Also, it
turns out that this particular stomach bug is knocking kids off
their feet for days.
Cold? Sore throat? I can deal with you. Stomach flu? Stay. the
heck. away.
I went grocery shopping last weekend and as I came across the soup
aisle, I decided to stock up on all the things we'd need if our
boys get hit with the stomach flu. Maybe, just maybe, my advanced
preparation will ward off the germs. It's wishful thinking, but
at least I won't have to make an emergency dash to the store or
worse yet, call a neighbor or family member to go out for me if and
when a puke fest strikes.
As I shopped, I realized how much of my sick-day supplies are
shaped by what my mom used to feed me as a kid when I was home with
stomach woes. Does this happen to you?
Check out the slide show for eight things you should have on hand
in case your kids bring home the stomach flu.
What would you add to the list?
Get flu ready: 8 things to stock up on in case the kids get sick
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Posted by Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:22pm PST
Report AbuseWe have already been through that with both kids (14 & 6) and with my hubby and myself. I always have soup, crackers, ginger ale, 7 up, tylenol, and kleenex. Gingersnaps worked good with my kids when they had nausea. I try to find anything with ginger in it, as it is supposed to help with upset tummies.
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Posted by Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:52pm PST
Report AbuseGood 'ol Vick's VapoRub for this Latina. It might be strong for some but growing up it was the best remedy my mom gave us.
She still uses it for the grandbabies.
7-up and plenty of love and rest...
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Posted by Thu Jan 29, 2009 2:20pm PST
Report AbuseI love the Vicks VapoRub. I had read on a medical website that you should put it on the bottoms of your feet and then carefully put on thick socks, and it will fix congestion. HA!! All it did was make my son mad!! So, we are back to a little on the nose and chest. LOL!!
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Posted by Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:10pm PST
Report AbuseSugar-free Jello for a kid with stomach flu? Maybe if the kid is diabetic, I guess. But the point of giving a kid Jello after they've been sick is to restore a few easy-to-eat calories to their systems so they don't get too weak or dizzy. Or at least that's what I thought... I'm no medical professional.
Orange jello and gatorade work miracles. There's something about the orange. Ginger ale too. I can only ever stand to drink that stuff when I'm sick.
Just went through this myself a week ago. Not pleasant.
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Posted by Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:48pm PST
Report Abusemrscolbert 27 -- the reason i go with sugar free is because normal jello has a pretty high sugar content. in a kid with the flu, it could cause (or increase) diarrhea. it's more about hydration (at least that's what my doc said!)
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Posted by Fri Jan 30, 2009 5:19am PST
Report Abuse6 of the above suggestions is a major reason why kids are so sickly these days.
Vick Vaporub contains turpentine and can be very dangerous for small children.
.26% Camphor
2.82% Menthol
0.09% Thymol
1.33% Oils of Eucalyptus
0.69% Nutmeg
0.44% Cedar Leaf
4.68% Turpentine
100% Petrolatum q.s.
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Posted by Fri Jan 30, 2009 5:36am PST
Report AbuseGinger Ale has no ginger in it.
carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, NATURAL FLAVORS, sodium benzoate, caramal color.
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Posted by Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:19am PST
Report AbuseYou are so right about your comfort food being influenced by what your mother gave you.
My husband and I laugh about this all the time. His mom gave him fruit cocktail, my mom gave me dry toast. Everytime he is sick I try to make toast for him and he tries to give me fruit cocktail. Grossing each other out. Its taken us some time to adjust! =)
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Posted by Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:56am PST
Report AbuseHabanero -- On the HFCS, it depends on which ginger ale you purchase. some of the more natural/organic ones don't have HFCS and do include ginger.
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Posted by Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:15am PST
Report AbuseYeah, finding ginger ale with real ginger in it is a hard find. The health food store I bought it from closed and have not found any since. But, my kids like the taste of ginger ale better than 7up or Sprite.
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