10 Lifesaving Products That Actually Help Your Baby Sleep Through Cold & Flu Season

A good night of sleep begins with the right mattress, and this baby and toddler crib mattress received the Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA) Seal of Approval and received an impressive 5/5 stars.

“It feels soft and comfortable, but is still safe for baby,” says Amanda. “The price is reasonable, and the quality is superb! We’ve not yet taken advantage of the removable, easy-to-clean cover (thankfully), but that is a wonderful feature to have! I highly recommend this product.”

This Graco 3-in-1 convertible crib received a PTPA top product award because of its design, affordability, and function. The crib fully converts from a baby crib to a toddler bed to a daybed, making it useful as your child grows.

“The Graco Melbourne 3-in-1 Convertible Crib is beautiful,” says parent reviewer Kaylnne. “It can be built by one person if needed, easily. There is a lot of styrofoam and cardboard to protect the product during shipment. The double solid side feature is amazing and gives your child less chances to get limbs stuck between the bars of the crib. I already have friends wanting to know what crib it is so they can buy it due to what a beautiful piece of nursery furniture it is. I would recommend it to any mom looking into just buying a crib, just like I have recommended it to my friends and family who are expecting.”

While you should never give babies under 1 year old honey, parents swear that this all-natural nighttime cough syrup with honey is both soothing and effective for those coughs that interrupt sleep. (Please note that this syrup does contain melatonin, so you should always talk to a doctor before using.)

“Beekeeper’s Naturals Kids Nighttime Cough Syrup has been a game-changer during cold season in our home,” says mom Diana on PTPA. “I love that it’s made with clean, natural ingredients like buckwheat honey, propolis, elderberry, chamomile, and a gentle dose of melatonin. It helps calm my child’s cough and makes bedtime so much smoother — usually within 20 to 30 minutes, they’re more relaxed and breathing easier. The thick honey texture really coats the throat, which seems to ease the irritation. While the taste might not be for every kid, mine doesn’t mind it at all. I do use it only when truly needed because of the melatonin, but I appreciate having a safe, non-drowsy option that actually works.”

For a daytime version minus the melatonin, PTPA awarded this cough syrup — also from Beekeepers Naturals — a seal of approval. The syrup soothes achy throats and supports immune system function.

“My child had a mild cough, and while it didn’t completely stop it, the syrup definitely helped soothe their throat and made bedtime more comfortable,” reports one mom who was pleased with its use.

Cold and flus are viruses that can disrupt digestive function, which is where this digestive support product can step in to help. The kid-safe probiotic packet can help replenish the ratio of good vs. bad bacteria in your child’s stomach, helping relieve upset stomach and diarrhea symptoms.

“I really think this helped get things back on track with my daughter’s digestion,” says Samantha. “She was back to her normal routine and no more upset stomach within 24 hours.”

For the aches and pain of fevers, a cold or hot compress can make all the difference to tiny and tired bodies. This compress received the PTPA seal of approval for its effectiveness and use of organic cotton and oats.

“The compress keeps your temperature of choice for pretty long,” reports one parent. “It helps to relieve pain and relax muscles. The material that it’s made from is cotton. It is perfect for sensitive skin and soft to the touch. The design is flexible and gives you an opportunity to cover as much area as you’d like. In general, it’s good quality stuff.”

If you find yourself reaching for your child’s Magic Bag compress way too often, we have good news: you can pick up a child version for your little one so you each have one to use. The owl version is cute, cuddly, and can be used cold or heated up. It’s so effective that it’s even registered as a medical device, and the compress is removable, so you don’t have to worry about your child having access to it.

“We love this hot and cold bag in our household. It is so great and easy to use,” says a PTPA parent reviewer. “The character is so cute and child-friendly as well. it has helped with aches and pains, gassy tummies, and sore spots. It is so great that it can be used both hot and cold for all types of issues.”

Being sick is no excuse to slack on oral hygiene. And in fact, keeping up on brushing may help your child sleep better by removing any sticky residue from cough syrup and helping keep their mouth moist before bed. (Mouth breathing from a stuffy nose can cause dryness and disrupt their sleep.)

Parents on PTPA love this brush set because it includes all the supplies, makes swapping out toothbrush heads (a must after any sickness) easy, and keeps everything all in one spot.

Nothing is worse than when a newborn gets the sniffles. But if germs do strike this season, you can do your best to promote optimum rest for your little one with this all-in-one sleep starter park that contains:

• 1x 1.0 TOG Cocoon Swaddle Sack in Willow
• 1x 1.0 TOG Long Sleeve Romper in Vanilla
• 1x Drift Away White Noise Machine
• 1x Butterfly Cardi in Oatmeal Marle

“The swaddle and shirt worked quite well for my son,” reports Jessica on Parent Tested Parent Approved. “And I love the portable noise machine, it’s something we’re still using as it really seems to help him sleep even as he’s a bit older now!”

Cold and flu season can bring a lot of stuffed-up noses, so a nasal aspirator is a must-have for any parent to help their little one sleep more comfortably.

“I bought this when my now 11-month-old daughter was only 5 weeks,” says Lindsay. “Her poor nose wouldn’t stay clear. At first, I was skeptical, but after the first time using it, hearing the stuff come right out, and my baby started breathing so much better… I got hooked. It works so well, I have bought it for two of my friends who recently had sweet little ones. I got a call from one of them just yesterday asking if it really worked. I said yes, she called back not 20 minutes later so happy cause it worked! This is really worth trying.”