Boring buys for parents of kids who get sick in winter

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Autumn is here, and I’m less-than-pleased to report I’m enjoying enduring my first cold of the season. My kids, meanwhile, appear to be on their third.

As a seasoned parent who’s witnessed their fair share of illnesses over the years, here are some of the boring (but essential) buys I come back to time and time again once the cooler weather hits.

1. Snuffle Babe vapour rub

This is a life-saver once little ones catch the many coughs and colds the season has to offer. A little bit of this on their chest helps keep them breathing easy (or at least, a bit easier) throughout the night and during feeds.

2. Aveeno baby moisturiser

Between the low humidity and having the heating on much more, sensitive skin can really suffer in winter. That’s why I’ve always got a bottle of Aveeno nearby – it’s great for........

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