Medicine & Teething: The 2am Kit Every Parent Ends Up Building
Teething, colds, tummy troubles — they all show up in the first year, usually on the same night, usually when the pharmacy is closed. Build this kit now, thank yourself later.
This is general information, not medical advice. Always check with your pediatrician before giving your baby any medicine or remedy, and follow the age guidance on the label.
The short version: what actually matters
- Dye-free, no artificial flavors or sweeteners. First thing to check on any baby medicine label.
- Organic and plant-based where possible — agave, chamomile, elderberry, probiotics.
- Age guidance is real. Many of these start at 2, 3, or 4 months. Don't guess.
- The tools matter as much as the remedy. A good nasal aspirator or a medicine pacifier can turn a wrestling match into a 30-second job.
Colds & congestion — the good stuff
Boiron ColdCalm Baby Single-Use Drops, 30 Count — $11.65 Sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion. Sterile, non-drowsy, single-use doses. The one in the header photo.
Frida Baby NoseFrida SnotSucker with 24 Extra Filters — $19.99 Yes, it's a tube you suck snot through. Yes, it works better than anything else. FSA/HSA eligible. Every parent mocks it until the first cold.
GROWNSY Nasal Aspirator Pro — $39.99 Electric suction, 3 soft silicone tips, adjustable suction, built-in music and light. For parents who'd rather press a button.
Frida Baby Thermometer, 3-in-1 Infrared — $31.99 Ear, forehead, and touchless. FSA/HSA eligible. Because guessing if they're feverish is not a plan.
Teething — the good stuff
Boiron Camilia Teething Drops, 30 Count — $10.77 Daytime and nighttime relief for sore gums and crankiness.
Hyland's Baby Organic Day Oral Soothing Gel, 0.53 oz — $7.79 Chamomile, calendula, and fennel cooling gel. Ages 2 months and up.
Mommy's Bliss Organic Little Gums Soothing Massage Gel, Day & Night Combo — $11.97 Sugar free, mild and sweet. Age 2 months and up.
Fu Store Hollow Teether Tube Chew Straws, 6-Pack — $7.99 Silicone teething tubes, BPA-free, freezable. The cheapest thing on the page and one of the most-used.
Cough, tummy & immune support — the good stuff
Mommy's Bliss Organic Baby Cough Syrup & Mucus, Day and Night Value Pack — $14.98 USDA organic, organic agave and ivy leaf, elderberry and vitamin C, dye-free. Ages 4 months and up.
Wellements Organic Nighttime Baby Cough Syrup, 2 fl oz — $8.40 USDA Certified Organic, wild cherry bark and slippery elm with agave, free from dyes, parabens, and preservatives. Ages 4 months and up.
BioGaia Protectis Baby Probiotic Drops, 5 mL — $17.58 Colic and gas relief. Safe for newborns, no dairy, soy, or gluten.
Frida Baby Fart Freeing Essentials — $19.99 Windi and Gassy Belly Rub, for gas and colic relief. Yes, that's really what it's called. Yes, it works.
Mommy's Bliss Organic Baby Elderberry Drops, 3 fl oz — $11.99 Immune support with vitamins, prebiotics, zinc, and organic echinacea. Age 4 months and up.
Legendairy Milk Organic Elderberry Drops, 30 Servings — $19.97 Baby multivitamin with echinacea, vitamin C, and zinc. Non-GMO.
Frida Baby Medicine Pacifier (MediFrida) — $8.99 Syringe + Accu-Dose pacifier. Mess-free medicine delivery — which, if you've ever tried the syringe-only route, you know is worth $8.99.
See the full list, with links, on our Medicine & Teething page: https://www.nontoxicbabies.com/product-categories/teething
The 2am test
Stock the kit before you need it: a nasal aspirator, a thermometer, a teething gel, and gripe water cover most first-year nights. Read the age on every label. And when in doubt, call the pediatrician before reaching for a remedy — that's what they're there for.
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