With the sun shining outside and the school year just over, it can be hard to imagine that September is just around the corner. For families with kids of school going age, the end of summer means an end to staying up late and sleeping in. Back to school also means kids are and parents need to be aware of how to protect their children naturally from different ailments when heading back to the school environment.
We have a list of back to school essentials as recommended by Nutritionist, Nicola Murphy:
Quest KidBiotix 30 capsules RRP €8.97
Each Quest KidzBiotix™ blackcurrant flavor chewable tablet is positively packed with billions of "friendly" bacteria, to support their dominance in a healthy gut. "Friendly" bacteria play an important role in gut, digestive and immune health. Quest KidzBiotix contains 2 billion viable lactobacilli bacteria providing L. acidophilus, L. rhamnosus, L. casei and L. plantarum. Suitable from age 3 and over, vegetarians and vegans.
E Eskimo Kids RRP 210ml €11.80
Eskimo Kids is a pure, natural, essential fatty acid supplement, formulated specifically for the requirements of children up to the age of 12. Because a child’s brain and nervous system has different fatty acid requirements whilst it is growing, Eskimo Kids reflects these needs with a balance of omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, which provide the "building blocks" essential to growth and development. Eskimo Kids contains antioxidants to protect its stability, and it comes in a natural tutti-frutti flavour that kids will love. For further information, samples and images please contact Aisling Cooney PR at Wholefoods T: 01-6262315 E: aisling@wholefoods.ie W: www.wholefoods.ie
Rescue Gummy Stars 60 RRP €8.50
Kids and adults can take soothing, gentle RESCUE® Gummy Stars with all the benefits of Bach Rescue Remedy for “Back to School” time. The handy strips are great for Mummy’s handbag and kids pencils cases for the little worriers.
Nelsons Sootha RRP €7.25
The cool autumn weather in September can mean that children pick up nasty coughs. Nelsons Sootha brings gentle relief to children’s coughs. It contains 6c homeopathic potency of natural Bryonia, in a honey rich and zesty lemon base. Bryonia is a yellow flowering climbing plant, which has been used in homeopathic tradition for the symptomatic relief of coughs for generations to ease your child’s cough naturally!
A.Vogel Riddance 100ml RRP €10.75
A.Vogel Riddance is a herbal head lice removal kit containing a head lice hair lotion made from Neem tree seed extract. It offers an alternative to the manmade chemical treatments which can be harmful to health and the environment. Parents should check their children’s hair routinely for head lice every week after they return to school in September.
NEW Arnicare Kids Stick RRP €7.99
This New fun, fast-absorbing Arnicare arnica kids stick is specially formulated for little ones' delicate skin, helping to keep it soft and supple. The brightly coloured balm simply glides on, is non-greasy and fuss-free.
Pocket-sized and paraben-free, Nelsons® Arnicare® Arnica Kids Stick is every mum's handbag essential for kids aged 3 years and over.
Sambucol Kids 120ml RRP €9.49
Boost your child’s immune system with Sambucol Kids plus Vitamin C, this child friendly product has a yummy berry flavour and can be taken by children aged 1 – 12 years. Sambucol Kids combines two great immunity boosters; original Black Elderberry extract and Vitamin C. Sambucol® is produced from whole black elderberries and has the equivalent of up to 1000 black elderberries in every 120ml bottle. The Black Elderberry has more than 50% antioxidant power than blueberries and eight times more antioxidants than cranberries. The unique formulation and extraction process ensures that the naturally occurring health benefits of the berry are preserved. Research has shown that Sambucol® is dual action – it boosts your child’s immunity and also fights the illness by ‘coating’ the virus giving their body a better chance of fighting it off.
All products listed are available from health stores and pharmacies nationwide
