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What makes you feel better when you’re down with a winter bug? Tell Nurofen for Children for a chance to win a £250 Love2Shop voucher! NOW CLOSED

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MichelleMumsnet · 10/11/2014 15:38

Nurofen for Children have asked us to find out what makes Mumsnetters and their DCs feel better when they’re feeling under the weather during the winter months.

Here’s what Nurofen says, “Both adults and children may experience a sniffle or two this winter, but the whole family wants to feel their best to make the most of the festive season. From Halloween to Christmas, there are plenty of family occasions to enjoy during the colder months and being holed up in the house is no fun for anybody. If you or your children are struck down with cold or flu, Nurofen offers a range of products to help manage both adult and child symptoms including fever, sore throats, headaches and minor body aches.”

So, what do you do to help yourself and your DCs feel better when you are (both) down with a winter bug? Do you tuck yourself under multiple covers on the couch and put on a marathon of your favourite TV show? Perhaps you have a special recipe which you reserve for when you’re feeling under the weather which you find keeps you going? Or maybe a hot bath does the trick for you and your DC? Whatever it is, we’d love to hear it.

Everyone who leaves their comments below will be entered into a prize draw to win a £250 Love2Shop voucher.

Thanks and good luck,

MNHQ

Terms and conditions
• To enter the competition simply post a comment below telling us what makes you feel better when you’re down with a winter bug
• Competition closes on Monday 24 November 2014
• Entries posted after the closing date will not be considered
• One winner will be chosen from all entries
• Mumsnet will choose the winner at random after the closing date
• Mumsnet will contact the winner privately to organise delivery of the prize
• The prize is £250 Love2Shop vouchers
• Full T&Cs can be found here

EI: Nurofen for Children 3 months to 9 years Orange / Strawberry. Nurofen for Children Orange / Strawberry 3 months to 12 years. Contains Ibuprofen. For relief of fever. Always read the label.
EI: Nurofen Cold & Flu Relief. Contains 200mg ibuprofen and 5mg phenylephrine. For relief of pain, fever, sore throats, headaches and minor body aches. Always read the label.

OP posts:
keshimonster · 22/11/2014 16:04

Cosy days in with a blanket and being made hot drinks and soup

tinam1 · 22/11/2014 17:10

Curled under a blanket, with some soup and a tv box set.

pontsian · 22/11/2014 18:26

A lovely hot bath then snuggles on the sofa with a cup of warm honey and lemon works wonders

nicctaylor · 22/11/2014 18:30

hot lemon and a hot water bottle

faybelle · 22/11/2014 18:53

hot toddy

kiricat78 · 22/11/2014 19:00

Sitting under a blanket on the sofa watching lots of telly with tomato soup

Gaily38 · 22/11/2014 20:21

A lovely hot bath, fresh bed sheets and a big hug from my boyfriend

Jinty16 · 22/11/2014 20:24

I like to have hot water with honey and lemon.

EmNix · 22/11/2014 21:13

In bed snuggled under the duvet, a mug of tea, paracetamol and peace and quiet..and an unlimited supply of tissues and lemsips.

jessclayton · 22/11/2014 21:51

Duvet days and drinking hotter, honey lemon and ginger. Drinking that at the moment with a Saturday night splash of gin!!

GrendelsMinim · 22/11/2014 22:05

I like to have a pizza and snuggle down with a box set - something nice and calming like 'Lewis' or really old episodes of 'Morse'.

Minnibix · 22/11/2014 22:08

I like to snuggle down on the sofa with a hot water bottle and a mug of hot ribena its what my Nan swore by

sarah3875 · 22/11/2014 22:18

A hot bath (with the door locked) and my iPad for a stop of retail therapy.

juneybean · 22/11/2014 23:32

A hot bubble bath then dragging my duvet downstairs to snuggle up on the sofa in front of a movie.

chrin · 22/11/2014 23:36

a nice hot toddy snugg;ed up on the sofa with a duvet

gethro · 22/11/2014 23:56

A hot bath and a hot drink of Bovril

Gilla01 · 23/11/2014 00:15

Has to be home made chicken soup, soft tissues, and warm drinks.

janemphoto · 23/11/2014 00:26

I always like to get some vitamin C down by eating oranges, that seems to help

dm2ooo · 23/11/2014 01:54

Hot Lemon Squash or Hot Beenie (Ribena)

Every time! :)

superkittycat · 23/11/2014 02:19

I always snuggle up on the sofa & watch Legally Blonde!

andmoreagain · 23/11/2014 02:47

Homemade chicken soup and a big hug from my kids (who probably gave me the bug in the first place!)

spanglisher · 23/11/2014 03:54

curling up on the sofa with an old black and white classic weepie on tv

flapjack35 · 23/11/2014 04:59

A warm lavender bubble bath and a hot toddy

libra101 · 23/11/2014 05:34

A hot toddy of warm whisky and sugar (made by my husband), snuggling up on the armchair, with a good book to read.

Nottheshrinkingcapgrandpa · 23/11/2014 07:22

Tea, toast, biscuits and lots of beechams flu tablets!