Back to School Remedies

Your essential guide to the latest and most effective back to school remedies.

It’s September, the new school year has just begun and you are already juggling complex after-school schedules and conjuring up novel lunch box ideas that won’t disappoint. But with the new school term, comes those perennial classroom health horrors every parent dreads. Soggy sandwiches, verrucas and stinking PE kits are firmly in the naughty corner, but fret not, help is at hand!

BrightStart – the smart choice for clever kids

These tasty orange flavoured droplets are great for fussy eaters, who may not be getting their RDA of vitamins. BrightStart is a brand new Vitamin D3 which contributes to brain, eye and heart health as well as central nervous system, bones, teeth, immunity and muscles. Unlike other children’s vitamins, BrightStart is free from preservatives, alcohol, sweeteners, sugar and artificial colours and flavours. BrightStart is £7.99 available from all good health stores and online at www.questexcellence.com Suitable from 1 month to 5 years.

SwimSeal – for little swimmers everywhere

We all know swimming is an essential life skill, however children can easily be put off this activity for life if they start experiencing problems in their ears, caused by trapped water. SwimSeal, originating in South Africa, has been uniquely developed by Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialists to prevent water getting trapped in the ears, which can cause discomfort, pain and can even lead to Swimmer’s Ear. Two to three drops of SwimSeal in each ear creates a natural barrier to external infection. SwimSeal’s unique formulation contains tea tree oil and medical liquid silicon and are the only drops in the UK market which naturally coat the ear canal. SwimSeal is £7.99, available from Boots and Superdrug. For babies, children and adults

Meet the new lunch box favourites

Mix it up a bit with Chi’s new 100% natural Chocolate Coconut Milk, this dairy free delight is ideal for the lactose intolerant, £1.79 from Whole Foods. Crisps are a snack-time staple so go for a healthier option with Verobica’s Snacks new Crunchy Creatures, baked corn snacks with 40% less fat than regular corn chips and free from artificial colours, flavorings and gluten free. 89p from Tescos stores nationwide.

Combat tummy bugs and sniffles before they begin

Over 70% of the body’s immune system is concentrated in the intestine, that’s why it’s so important to top up your friendly bacteria with probiotics. ProVen Probiotics are the most clinically researched probiotics brand with over 6 blind studies to their name. Top up your child’s friendly bacteria to help maintain immune and intestinal function with ProVen’s new chewable blackcurrant Child Probiotic with A-Z Multivitamins. Suitable for 4 years onwards, £5.95 from www.provenprobiotics.co.uk

Vanish Veruccas’s in one easy step

As another year of school begins, PE classes and after-school sessions at the pool are sure to increase the occurrence of verrucas and warts. Carnation Footcare’s new Verruca & Wart Remover Freeze Spray removes verrucas and warts with just one application, rapidly freezing the affected area with no need for gels, creams or plasters. This spray will leave your child’s feet free-from warts and veruccas within 10-14 days, £10.50 from www.carnationfootcare.co.uk