The cold and flu season has begun! ARE YOU READY? It can be absolutely miserable when your children get a cold or even worse the flu. The only thing that can top it is when Mommy gets sick as well.

Be prepared and take action! Cold viruses and flues are impossible to see therefore impossible to prevent; however, you can take some precautions. Washing you and your baby's hands frequently, using hand sanitizers, using sanitizing wipes on shopping cart handles and door knobs, all of these things can help prevent the spread of viruses at home and out.

Even after all of these precautions, you and your baby will at sometime or another have a cold or the flu. Sickness will come and go. Things will be easier if you are prepared with medications, tissues, etc. Check with your pediatrician to see what kinds of things they recommend you have on hand if your baby gets a cold or the flu. Oh, and don't forget about things for mommy if she gets sick as well.