Ashley Andrew, The Mama Coach- Simi Valley, Ca
February 7, 2021
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Does your child always seem to have a cold? The sniffles and runny noses never seem to end? Well, you aren’t alone as the average baby and toddler can have 8-10 colds a year before their second birthday. Preschoolers average 9 colds per year and kindergarteners can have up to 12 a year! So yes, it really can seem like as soon as they get over a one cold, they pick another one up! Keep reading below as I share my TOP 5 easy and natural ways to help keep your kids healthy!

As a nurse and a mom of 2 using natural ways to keep my kids healthy is something I’ve found incredibly important! Boosting their immune systems naturally can help prevent illnesses as well as help their little bodies fight them off faster!
So here are my 5 Easy and Natural Ways to Keep Your Kids Healthy:
#1 Elderberry

#2 Probiotics
Science on Probiotics
A 2015 study found that probiotics not only reduced the incidence of upper respiratory infections, but also reduced the need for antibiotics and found a reduction in school days missed. So talk with your healthcare provider, typically as long as your child doesn’t have an immunocompromised condition, adding probiotics into your child’s daily routine can naturally help keep your kids healthy. Check out this chewable option from NOW Supplements for ages 2 years and up or this gummy option by Digestive Advantage Kids.

#3 Hand Washing
- Wet
- Lather
- Scrub
- Rinse
- Dry
Kids need frequent reminders! Lead by example! If soap is unavailable you can opt for an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that has at least 60% alcohol, and wash your hands as soon as possible.
#4 Reducing Toxic Chemicals in Our Homes

- Keep indoor air heathy
- Smoke-free
- Remove dust
- Keep mold away
- Fresh air to dilute out contaminants
- Keep Food and Water Healthy
- Wash fruits and vegetables to remove dirt and chemical residues.
- Avoid high mercury foods like swordfish, shark and King Mackerel
- Use cold water as hot water may contain high levels of lead from pipes
- Household Products
- The EWG found more than 2,000 cleaning supplies on the American market to contain substances that can lead to serious health problems like asthma, cancer, allergies, birth defects, chemical burns, and poisonings.
- Check out your own household products here https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/
- Swap out toxic household cleaners for mechanical cleaning products like quality microfiber from Norwex
- Use Plastics Wisely
Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a chemical used to make plastics and has shown to affect a child’s brain development, behavior and prostate gland.
- Use baby bottles, pacifiers and toys that are BPA-free
- Don’t use a microwave to heat foods or pour hot liquid in polycarbonate baby bottles or food containers
- Don’t place polycarbonate plastics in the dishwasher
- Restrict the amount of canned foods and opt for fresh or frozen when possible
- Swap plastics for glass or porcelain
- Avoid cooking or storing food and liquids in plastics marked with recycles codes #3,6, and 7.

#5 Sleep Sleep Sleep
It’s never too early to begin introducing healthy sleep habits. These are tools your child will carry with them for the rest of their life! So reach out to a Mama Coach today. We would love to help you on your journey of finding better sleep!
Looking for extra sleep support with your baby, check out my one on one sleep packages where we go deep! We work together to help you find the right schedule for your baby and I help you reach your specific goals. If you want to learn more, check them out here or book a one on one call with me here.
PS….don’t forget to download your free Sleep Tips Guide! Get it here!
