Now the kids are back at school and the bad weather is taking hold, the germs slips trips and heads are banging together in force, we have already had three letters from the school advising parents to check your child's hair for those horrible little nits or should I say headlice.
To all mums make sure you have your Back to school - Winter cupboard, essential bumps and germs kit at the ready here is exactly what is in mine sent to me by Superdrug to help me show you exactly what you need and of course if I miss anything I would love to hear your comments at the end.
- Superdrug - Detection Nit Comb RRP: £1.99, As I said as horrible as it is we have already had three letters from the school asking parents to check there children's hair for nits a nit comb always comes in handy as unfortunately these never seem to go away its a problem all schools seem to battling against.
- Superdrug - Fix em Plasters - RRP, £2.99 How many times can a child fall over on the way to school I think Liam racked up five times one morning on the way to school which of course ended up in grazes and ripped trousers so plasters are always good to have
- Superdrug- Savlon - RRP, £1.50, has a range of uses, Cuts and grazes, insect bites and stings, minor burns and stings, you can also use it for skin problems such as blisters sores and chapped skin this is an all rounder great to keep stocked up on.
- Superdrug - Antiseptic wipes - great for cleaning up cuts and grazes and for keeping children's hands clean if you are out with all the bugs flying around prevention is key.
- Superdrug Haliborange Mr Men Little Miss Omega3 & multivits Softie 30 - RRP £5.99 - as well as being a balanced vitamin they will also keep help to keep your child in good health so they have the vitamins to fight off all the nasty bugs that are flying around.
I would also add to this list tissues - plenty of them for those runny noses, a good chap stick, lypsil or Vaseline for all those dry lips and noses, a good carpet cleaner and sickness bowl in case the kids do have a sickness bug, its a horrible time of year and as a parent its better to be prepared with children.
You could win the chance to buy all of these useful things and more. You can stock up your winter cupboard with essentials by telling me what you would add to the list? what is you absolute essential for keeping the germs at bay let me know and you could win yourself a £25 Superdrug voucher just enter via the Rafflecopter below and good luck!
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lipbalm and paracetamol
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throat pastels and cough mixture in case of sore throats and colds
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