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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:
jj32 · 23/11/2014 20:33

Hot orange squash :0)

montiefletcher · 23/11/2014 20:36

we have a blanket on the sofa ready for use for anyone who needs it, also the comfort of our real open fire is a must when you are feeling poorly. So blanket, fire and hot soup is a home remedy for the fletcher household.

vidd · 23/11/2014 20:36

A long sleep and soup usually does its magic

rm95 · 23/11/2014 20:52

Clean bed, clean pi's, soft tissues and plenty of vicks vapour rub. A good box set to camp out on the sofa to

grannybiker · 23/11/2014 20:56

Being pampered and fussed over by Mr GB makes me feel very cherished :)

Themilseys · 23/11/2014 20:58

Lots of fluids, staying in my PJ's watching daytime TV on the sofa with a duvet always makes me feel better. Oh and soft tissues for my nose!

abigailflo7 · 23/11/2014 21:01

a cup of hot chocolate and marshmallows whilst tucked up in my duvet watching a nice rom com always makes me feel better

glmcall123 · 23/11/2014 21:09

Hot lemon with a spoon of honey and painkillers.

knitnut24 · 23/11/2014 21:10

knowing the kids are being looked after so I can wrap myself up in the duvet and sleep.

akshay23 · 23/11/2014 21:12

a nice long bath

Pinklaa · 23/11/2014 21:13

Sleeping and a bowl of warm soup :)

casspuss · 23/11/2014 21:25

lemsip

ElizaW922 · 23/11/2014 21:30

Lots of water, snuggles on the sofa with my rescue greyhounds, and some warm socks.

cookinmummy · 23/11/2014 21:41

Warm bath, chicken soup, and a sofa & duvet day with plenty of cuddles. :-)

baconbap · 23/11/2014 21:44

a hot water bottle and sympathy

lastkisstoo · 23/11/2014 21:54

Hot water bottle and a good book for me, cuddles and a duvet day in front of the tv for my wee ones :) x

zoewowie · 23/11/2014 22:08

having a relaxing night in, kids in bed early and a nice hot bubble bath

Ryancrawshaw · 23/11/2014 22:20

wrapping up warm on the sofa with the duvet and watching xmas films

cate16 · 23/11/2014 22:21

Hot bath, and depending on current state of health either Honey and lemon or hot chocolate then- at this time of year - the Christmas channel non-stop crappy films, whilst laying of sofa under a lovely hand knitted blanket.

Jenerate · 23/11/2014 22:26

Warm blackcurrant juice is a must, and a hot water bottle is very comforting.

upthehammers · 23/11/2014 22:31

hot bath followed by pjs & dressing gowns, snuggled up together on the sofa with the duvet and watching whatever they want to watch ...and maybe getting a take a way delivered if im feeling too pants to cook!

Marcipex · 23/11/2014 22:33

A hot bath and fresh pyjamas, hot blackcurrant and a new book.

snare · 23/11/2014 22:33

christmas movie :)

funkyfreks · 23/11/2014 22:39

Lots of cuddles

Tonkatol · 23/11/2014 22:42

Having a bath and washing my hair, clean pjs and a freshly made bed, where I can read a book/snooze with my cats lying around me, keeping me company.