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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:
dragon60 · 13/11/2014 18:56

It depends on the bug, warm ribena or honey and lemon in hot water with a side serving of paracetamol or if its just a bit of winter blues hot chocolate and toast

aless02 · 13/11/2014 18:58

A HOT BATH & A GLASS OF WINE!

hushpuppie · 13/11/2014 19:01

honey and lemon warm pyjamas and a duvet

Ganne · 13/11/2014 19:01

Being able to be alone and suffer on my own

rainbowvalley · 13/11/2014 19:02

Mead, music and nice food!

KatieL4 · 13/11/2014 19:04

Hot ribena, bath and cuddles :)

rachheap2014 · 13/11/2014 19:06

A nice hot drink, with my comfy bed and hubby looking after the kids! Although this rarely happens and i am running around like usual

prwilson · 13/11/2014 19:11

Some chocolate.

becks213 · 13/11/2014 19:12

Sleep! Nothing beats it! :)

peg0161 · 13/11/2014 19:12

sitting in front of the fire with a cosy fleece somebody bringing me stuff

JoJoY · 13/11/2014 19:17

Being left alone with a good film under my goose down duvet!

juliebissett72 · 13/11/2014 19:23

Being all snuggled up on the sofa under a blanket with a heart warming film on the tv

callkiki · 13/11/2014 19:24

Having hubby take care of dinner, laundry and letting me curl up with a soppy movie and spending the day in my pajamas

bringans · 13/11/2014 19:27

In bed, with my kids cuddling me :)

Starlabear · 13/11/2014 19:28

Heinz tomato soup, the softest tissues available and the entire Chalet School series :)

montyandmabel · 13/11/2014 19:30

We snuggle on the sofa, under our favourite blanket, with the heating up nice & warm...watching nonsense on the telly box!!

Keletubbie · 13/11/2014 19:31

Port.

webminx · 13/11/2014 19:32

For me: A medicinal G&T the size of my head.

For the kids: CBeebies and a cuddle.

pixies13 · 13/11/2014 19:35

hot bath, a cuppa hot chocolate and a cuddle on the sofa

mawbroon · 13/11/2014 19:38

Sleep, sleep and more sleep.

Mistyblue01 · 13/11/2014 19:50

Hot Lemon and sleep.

mave · 13/11/2014 19:51

Being in my pyjamas with a book, a hot water bottle and plenty of water!

angeleyes101 · 13/11/2014 19:57

Lots of tasty hot drinks to keep the fluids up

hbakfam · 13/11/2014 20:03

Take some tablets, stay in bed and watch a good film!

glennamy · 13/11/2014 20:06

In bed wrapped up in the quilt, watching TV & a mug of hot Ribena!