The Best 5 Times to Use MommaBear Organics Lollipops
Okay, I have to be honest. I used to think of lollipops as just...sugar. A treat to quiet a fussy toddler for five minutes, you know? But then I started getting into all this organic, natural remedy stuff, and it kind of changed my mind. It turns out, some of the things that can actually make you feel better can come in a really simple package. I've found myself reaching for these little MommaBear Organics lollipops in some pretty specific situations, and they've been, well, lifesavers. So I figured I’d share the times when they’ve really come through for us.
1. Travel for Road Sickness
Ugh, road trips. I love the idea of them, but the reality? Someone always ends up feeling sick. For the longest time, it was my oldest. That green-around-the-gills look…it’s the worst. I’d read that ginger helps with nausea, but getting a kid to chew on a piece of ginger is, I mean, impossible. So when I found these Honey and Ginger Lollipops, it was a total lightbulb moment. It's something they actually want to have, and it genuinely seems to settle that queasy feeling in their stomach. It’s made our car rides so much less stressful.
2. Upset Tummies on Boat Days
And it’s not just cars, right? We went on a friend’s boat last summer and I completely forgot that the gentle rocking on water can be just as bad, if not worse. It’s supposed to be this amazing, fun day, but all you can think about is your stomach doing flip-flops. I happened to have some of the Honey and Ginger ones in my bag from our last road trip, and yeah, they worked just as well on the water. It just takes the edge off that sick feeling so you can actually enjoy the day.
3. Immune Support When Traveling on Airplanes
Flying with kids feels like walking into a germ-fest. You're all stuck in this recycled air for hours…it's a recipe for someone catching something. I used to be so paranoid about it. I’d read a bunch about elderberry being good for your immune system, so I started looking for ways to get the kids to take it before a flight. The Elderberry & Honey pops are just…easy. It's a little treat for them while we're waiting to board, and for me, it feels like I'm giving them a little shield before we take off. It’s probably more for my peace of mind than anything, but hey, I’ll take it.
4. Immune Support After a Playdate
The post-playdate sniffles. Every parent knows what I’m talking about. My kids will have a great time, come home happy and exhausted, and then two days later...bam. Coughs. Runny noses. They share toys, they share snacks, they share every single germ. So now, it’s become a bit of a ritual. They get an Elderberry & Honey Lollipop in the car on the way home. It’s their little treat for playing nicely, and I feel like I'm doing something proactive to head off whatever bug they might have brought home with them.
5. For Moms Experiencing Motion Sickness
This one is for us. Because how many times have you been the one feeling sick in the back of the car, but you still have to hand out snacks and play "I Spy" and basically ignore it? It's like we're not allowed to feel bad. I get motion sickness pretty easily, and for a while, I just suffered through it. The Lemon and Ginger ones are my own little secret weapon now. They're a little sharper than the honey and ginger, which I actually really like. It feels like a small thing, just for me, to make the trip bearable. It’s not just for the kids, you know?
I don't know, it’s funny looking at this list. It’s just a lollipop, right? But sometimes it’s the little things that make the hard parts of parenting just a tiny bit easier. Having something simple in my bag that can turn a miserable car ride around or make me feel like I’m one step ahead of the next cold… it just helps. It’s not magic, but it feels pretty close sometimes.
