Cool Fever Innit!

As first time moms, we're panicky when it comes to Bean being sick. The ongoing struggle to stay calm when her temperature rises in the middle of the night or early in the morning is still something we are trying to get use to. It really does help now with our age and having friends who have gone through the earlier parts of raising a child. So while Dr. Google remains essential in this time and age, it is experiences of the "pro-moms" that proves to be of greater help.

What to do or how to do it can show 1000 over results on Google but when you post a question or alarming status about you baby on Facebook, you get great good precise answers from your friends. Best part, it works. Then of course we have our mothers, sisters and cousins to give us a tip or two. It all works. This brings us to the subject of keeping stock.

1. Cool Fever patch - always have boxes stocked in your medicine cabinet or better yet, by your bed (or baby's crib)

2. Paracetamol - syrup or the rectal application type that freaks me out a bit but it work wonders

3. Syringe - truly it says "one time use" but of course none of us actually operates a clinic or pharmacy at home so we tend to reuse but try not to and keep stock. I like the none sharpish tip. Bean likes it too.

4. Vicks or EukiBearRub - for them sleepless nights when breathing is tough, nose is runny and coughing interrupts. Tip: apply on baby's feet and put a sock on it. Baby will sleep through the night and you won't wake up cranky.

5. Nasal spray - Sterimar Baby works best to create that easy breathing passage and lightens mucus so it comes out without having your baby struggle.

I'm not a doctor and all of the above was approved or prescribed by Bean's doctor. Then again, these are the basics and might work for you too. Get professional advice first though.

Image: This is what happens when you put a Cool Fever patch into the washing machine. Cool innit?!