This morning when I left my home for work, the temperature was 72. When I returned, the temperature plummeted to a nippy 55! That is a HUGE difference during an 8 hour shift. And guess what? My sinuses and allergies are already going crazy. Winter in New Orleans is indeed Cold and Flu Season and while none of my family have been hit just yet, I have a feeling it’s coming any day now.
In 2008, we had the privilege of testing out a Vicks humidifier and we still love it to this day, two years later! It has definitely served us well through two years of stuffiness, allergies and sinus infections. In fact, I was sure there was no way to improve on this model…..and then Vicks proved me wrong.
Vicks Starry Night Humidifier
While no one is sick right now (knock on wood), we tested out the humidifier’s new starry night feature without the benefit of the soothing vapors. The great part is that the starry night and humidifier are controlled by two separate knobs, so my girls can enjoy the scene even when they are not sick. They both loved the color changing feature and were completely quiet watching the stars float by.
I am still not looking forward to the day when my little ones become ill, but at least I feel prepared with the new Vicks Starry Night Humidifier. I am also checking out the tips from nationally renowned pediatrician Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg on the Cold and Flu Central Facebook page. I figure we can use all the help we can get in order to ensure the health of my family this holiday season. Here, you can also find coupons for Vicks and Braun products!
GIVEAWAY
Are you battling the bug at your home? Vicks would like to help by giving away one Starry Night Humidifiers to TWO lucky readers (ARV $69)!!
How to enter:
1. Visit the Cold and Flu Central and tell me one of the prevention tips!
Additional entries:
1. Blog about this giveaway and link to The Not-So-Blog and Cold and Flu Central (10 extra entries).
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Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on December 14th. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.
Oooh great giveaway!!! Some tips, wash wash wash those hands!! (I knew that one, but it’s good to see it!!!!
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The best prevention tip I learned from the link was to get plenty of sleep and drink lots of water….we are all sick and doing that now.
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Also, replace your sick child’s toothbrush with a fresh new one once the illness has passed to eliminate germs that can remain on the old toothbrush.
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Encouring your child to get rest, as hard as that may seem, is the best way to help them get better sooner. Plenty of sleep and water.
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One of the tips is to Soothe sore throats and help the medicine go down by gargling with salt water.
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I really need one for the boys room
Get the flu shot. My family has gotten all of ours.
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Tip: Get the flu shot.
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maintain an indoor humidity level between 40-60%
i learned to wash hands, replace toothbrushes and cover your mouth
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One of the tips is that wiping down shared surfaces can prevent the spread of colds and flu!
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Try a neti pot to relieve congestion.
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Tip: keep Disninfecting wipes close by and use frequently to sanitize items to prevent spreading illness!
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One of their tips was to try using a neti pot to loosen and rid mucus
TIP: dont overmoisturize your room
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Plenty of sleep and water.
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