Today I went Back to School shopping to pick up the essentials I needed to start the school year off right. I had to pinch myself to actually believe that I was doing Back to School shopping but, I can tell you I was not alone, and the stores were ready for me with tons of bright, colourful products to keep me more organized, safe and creative. While I love new binders and pens I chose to stock up on lunch containers and some items for my medicine cabinet to make sure we are prepared for everything Fall brings.
Two products that are really important to our family are body wash (my kids call it the ‘bubble maker’) and we use it nightly in our bath. Even though our boys are 4 I still love using Johnson’s Baby Head to Toe Body Wash because the smell reminds me of when we first bathed our boys in the NICU (Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit) in the tiniest wash pan I’ve ever seen. The boys love it because it makes lots of bubbles and doesn’t sting their eyes when they inevitably get it on their face while being silly! Bathtime is a favourite time at our house. It’s the end of the day, filled with laughter, bubbles and fun. Since the boys were tiny I’ve loved bath time and all of the familiar smells. There is nothing like a baby fresh from the bath – they smell so wonderful and are so warm and cuddly! Now my boys fill the tub with toys and make beards and hats out of bubbles. They would stay in their hours if I would let them.
The second product is one that is very important for me to have on hand. As someone who is allergic to everything outside that is green (trees flowers, shrubs, grass etc) and a number of anaphylactic allergies BENADRYL RS LIQUI-GELS are always in my purse, my travel bag and the bathroom medicine cabinet. I have used Benadryl many times at home but it is also my go-to when travelling. With the liquid gels in my overnight bag I know that I can tackle any allergens I face. The most memorable was a trip to Berlin, Germany where I checked into a lovely Holiday Inn and curled up in my big bed for a wonderful rest (and break from hostels). I woke in the night super itchy, covered in hives not sure what it was that my body had reacted to. I got up, grabbed some water, took two Benadryl and went to sleep. My restful hotel stay wasn’t ruined and I woke up in the morning hive free!
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Benadryl is always in my purse/carryon now that we have a little one with allergies.
Cheryl recently posted..When Your Child Loves Hockey – Hyundai Hockey Helpers
Yes! So important to have ready to go in case you need it.
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel recently posted..Stocking My Medicine Cabinet with #HealthyEssentials
Benadryl is an absolute staple in my medicine cabinet. I have really bad allergies, and sometimes they hit me out of nowhere.
Jennifer recently posted..Dinner after Dinner for my Hungry Man
I aways have Benadryl on hand in case of allergic reaction to anything. It’s the only thing that helps stop the reaction until we can get into the doctor. So yeah, we always keep it on hand.
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Love Johnson’s Baby products. I use them on my baby and older kids!
Mama to 5 BLessings recently posted..Sweet & Savory Broccoli Salad
We love Johnson’s products. Our essentials are Neosporin and Band-aids :)
My Healthy Essentials are Neosporin and and Johnson’s Head to Toe Wash. We have been using them for years!
Amy D recently posted..Affordable & Compact: Epson Expression Home XP-410 Small-in-One All-in-One Printer
So great to have products you know and can depend on. I love that my medicine cabinet is ready to go in case one of us needs something.
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel recently posted..Stocking My Medicine Cabinet with #HealthyEssentials
Our essentials are LOTS of J&J products for the kids! Keeping their skin and hair clean and healthy!
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With three kids? Bandaid, Neosporin, and peroxide. I do have a lot of Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo too, since it works great on the dogs too for an in-a-pinch bath soap.
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I always keep Benadryl on hand. It’s great for allergies as well as things like poison ivy.
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Johnson & Johnson has always been my favorite baby product brand— it smells amazing and Benedryl is always in my cabinet. My son has a horrible allergy to Brazil nuts and a few other things and if we don’t have his Epipen on hand, Benedryl is the next best thing.
Isn’t the smell of the baby wash amazing? A smell I associate with the boys and probably will forever!
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel recently posted..Stocking My Medicine Cabinet with #HealthyEssentials
My kids loved bath time when they were kids. Ah, memories.
Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy recently posted..Things you can do as a volunteer and how to become one
We always keep Benadyrl on hand at my house. It’s great for anything that itches. We really like Benadryl creme as well.
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I always keep those products on hand, especially now that I have children. It makes me feel a little better knowing I have certain products at home all the time.
Jenn Park recently posted..Keeping Kids Safe Online with Kids Email
Jenn, I agree! I keep extras too – great peace of mind to have it easily available.
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel recently posted..Stocking My Medicine Cabinet with #HealthyEssentials
That Benadryl comes in so handy every single year. I like to have that and other essentials handy in advance!
Liz Mays recently posted..Chicken Tetrazzini With a Twist
I always travel with Benadryl! It never fails allergies will actu up when we travel to somewhere new!
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So true! Great to carry in your travel bag – you never know what you will be exposed to.
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel recently posted..Stocking My Medicine Cabinet with #HealthyEssentials
I really need to pick up Benadryl. Nobody really has allergies in my family but you just never know with little kids!
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Johnson’s Baby Shampoo is the BEST! We have used it for years and years!!! Probably will never stop!
Kristin Wheeler (@MamaLuvsBooks) recently posted..Back to School Means Back to Basics
The Benadryl reminds me that week 1 of school may be over but I’ve noticed a lot more sneezing and allergies…….tis the season!
Debra recently posted..RSVP for the #SparklySavings Twitter Party
Yes! Allergy season seems to be all the time especially in the Fall for me.
Benadryl is always aat hand at home! But now with the winter approaching, we stock up even more!
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Benadryl is a must. I just did a big clean out of all our closets when we had central air installed so my medicine cabinet is up to date and well stocked!
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Benadryl is an essential item in this house too. It comes in handy quite often!