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    If You're As Big Of A Baby As I Am When You Get Sick, Buy These 19 Things

    Happy flu season, y'all.

    1. A pack of Vicks Inhalers for instant relief from congestion. Its ingredients help soothe inflamed sinuses, which can make breathing through your nose less of a nightmare.

    two vicks inhalers on a wood surface

    2. A gel headache-relieving cap that can be tossed in the freezer or microwave, depending on whether you need a dose of cold or warm therapy. Reviewers love that it doubles as an eye-blocking sleep mask (which they say is super helpful for a mid-day nap).

    a person wearing the gel headache cap against a blank background

    3. A tub of Vaseline for when your nose gets chapped from blowing it about a billion times. It'll work faster than regular moisturizer and save you from using all of your fancy night cream on your nostrils.

    a person holding a tub of vaseline

    4. Or a pack of soothing lotion tissues that'll save you from wrecking your nose in the first place. Reviewers say these babies are ultra soft and love how thick they are, too.

    a pack of lotion kleenex tissues

    5. A memory foam reading pillow that'll prop you up while you're on bed rest. It's equipped with stretchy pockets on both arms, which will come in handy for stashing your cold meds, lip balm, or even your phone.

    a reading pillow on a chair in a bright room

    6. A ceramic tea pot you can use to steep over a litre of your favourite cuppa. It comes with an extra-fine infuser that'll make brewing loose leaf blends a cinch.

    a cute tea pot and a long mesh tea infuser against a blank background

    7. A Vicks humidifier that'll be a total game-changer. It's equipped with a slot you can put Vicks VapoPads in for a hit of soothing aromatherapy when you need it most. It also has a dreamy image projection function you can use to turn your ceiling into a starry night.

    a vicks humidifier against a blank background

    8. A digital thermometer you can use to keep an eye on your fever. Reviewers love how much faster this thing is compared to old school mercury thermometers (it only takes a few seconds to get an accurate reading).

    a digital thermometer against a blank background

    9. A pack of fizzing electrolyte tablets that'll help you stay hydrated. They're fab when you're sick and tryna get as many fluids in you as possible, but they're also great after a workout (or when you're hungover).

    a person holding up a tube of the electrolyte tablets with a glass of water in the background

    10. Or a pack of electrolyte-infused freezer pops that'll save you from feeling dehydrated, all while helping numb your sore throat.

    A person holding the box of freezies

    11. An adjustable measuring spoon so you won't have to guess how much cough syrup your dosing. It can measure from a quarter teaspoon up to a tablespoon, meaning you can ditch your full set and downsize.

    a person using the adjustable measuring spoon to measure out oil

    12. A neti pot set if you've absolutely had it with your clogged-up sinuses. I know, it's disgusting and feels horrible, but it can seriously help. It comes 30 salt packets you can use to make a saline solution whenever you need to use it.

    a person using the neti pot set and for whatever reason, smiling

    13. A pack of Dr Teal's Epsom Salts to ease your muscle aches and pains. It's scented with lavender, which will help you relax and catch some post-bath z's, too.

    a pack of dr treal's epsom salt soaking solution on a cozy surface next to a succulent

    14. A smart kettle you can control from your phone, so you can stay in bed until your water is boiled. It comes with a free app that'll let you set up a schedule, adjust the temp, and customize your own presets.

    a person pouring water from the kettle into a glass mug

    15. Or a smart plug that'll transform the kettle you already have into one you can control with your phone or your voice. You can also use it for other devices, including your coffee maker or lamp.

    a coffee maker plugged into the smart plug

    16. A set of silicone straws for when you're so lethargic that even taking a sip of water is a stretch. It comes with brushes you can use to clean 'em, so you can wash your gross germs off of them once you're feeling better.

    two silicone straws in two drinks on a table

    17. A heated blanket that'll chase away the chills in no time. It has three heat levels of to choose from and will automatically shut off after four hours.

    The blanket on a couch

    18. Or a hot water bottle you can stick under the covers to make your bed nice 'n' toasty. It comes with a fleece cover, which will feel a lot better against your skin than hot rubber.

    a hot water bottle and its fleece cover against a blank background

    19. And finally, a breakfast tray you can use to slurp your soup in bed. Its legs fold in, which will make it easy to store when you aren't using it.

    an adult and child using the breakfast tray in bed

    Get better soon!

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