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Susan here to talk about the nastier side of going back to school. But… I’ve got a great product to tell you about and an awesome giveaway. Thanks to Kinsa for sponsoring this giveaway.
What I dread the most about my kids going back to school is going back to runny noses and fevers.
Here are five tips…
- Teach your kids to wash their hands all. the. time. (Or as often as is reasonably possible).
- Attach little hand sanitizers to their backpacks.
- Remind them to try not to touch their mouths, eyes and ears as it can spread the germs from their hands.
- Encourage your kids to drink lots of water and eating healthy foods with lots of vitamin C.
- Have a plan for which parent or caretaker will stay home when one of your children does get sick.
And your bonus tip… be prepared with a Kinsa Smart Thermometer and App so you can measure and track your children’s temperatures.
Yes, I’m excited to introduce you to this genius new smart thermometer to help you manage those inevitable back-to-school bugs.
Testing The Kinsa Smart Thermometer
Thankfully, ever since school ended in June, we have been fever-free. In fact, I was waiting for a fever to hit so we could test out our new Kinsa smart thermometer and app.
But we’ve been blessed with a summer free of sickness… so far. (We still have all of August until my girls go back to school in September.)
So we tested our Kinsa smart thermometer while we were healthy. And now we’re really ready to go when that first school-year bug hits.
Setting It Up
Can I admit I don’t love setting up new techy gadgets? And I was a little worried that this would be hard to use.
Thankfully, I was pleasantly surprised.
Once I opened the Kinsa box, I thought perhaps I better look at the instructions. But instead I decided to first download the app.
And then… I didn’t need ANY instructions.
The app guided me through setting up and using the thermometer for the first time. It was shockingly easy to use. I love that I didn’t need to read any paper instructions or even watch a video online to see how to use it. The setup wizard on the app told me everything I needed to know.
Within a few minutes, my girls and I had set up accounts for each of us, taken and recorded all of our temperatures.
My girls loved that they got to “pop the bubbles” on the screen of my iPhone while they were having their temperatures taken. It’s like a little game to distract kids for the 10 seconds it takes the thermometer to register the temperature.
Why You’ll Love It
Here are a few of the reasons you’ll love the Kinsa Smart Thermometer…
- It’s simple to use, offers professional accurate and has only a 10-Second read time.
- The animated screen with the floating bubbles that kids can “pop” will help keep your squirmy child happily distracted.
- You can use it orally or under the arm… or rectally (but I’ve never used that option).
- No batteries are required, so it’ll never die.
- It’s easy to clean and you can use with any disposable probe covers.
- You can plug it directly into your phone or use the optional extension cord.
- The FREE app helps you track your family’s health over time, making it easy to share with your doctor.
The Kinsa award-winning Smart Thermometer gives you fast and accurate temperature readings. Easy to use and toddler-approved! Just $29.99.
Watch it in Action
Their Mission
Kinsa has a big goal in mind.
Also… Coming Soon…
Kinsa is launching their second product — the instant Kinsa Smart Ear Thermometer — in the next month. Be sure to sign up for the Kinsa mailing list to be notified when the pre-sales campaign goes live – it will be on a steep discount from retail pricing, and you can get yourself a great deal!
Enter to Win
Use the form below to enter to win a Kinsa Smart Thermometer and a $50 Amazon gift card. (US only.)
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Susan Smith says
I have 2 children that do seem to get sicker during the school year.
Trisha McKee says
I have on child in school, and she definitely seems to be more susceptible to illnesses during the school year.
Courtnie Miller says
I don’t have any kids, but I am a college student. Once winter comes around, I always get sick.
e michelle says
I have two in school! the little one is always getting sick! This would be awesome to have at home, the other thermometers always take a different reading each time so i basically have to an average!
Tabatha says
2 in school but no more sickness than usual during the school year since we homeschool
Danielle Magee says
I’ve got two kids in school and they don’t usually get sick more often during the school year.
Lisa Carr says
I have 3 kids going to school. Yes, as soon as school starts, one of them comes home sick.
Candie L says
I have two kids in school. Yes, they get sicker. I have already had one miss school this year because they were sick. Thank you
tina reynolds says
I have three kids attending elementry school and yes I find they get sick much more often during school
Robin says
My son is in school and I find he gets sick from the germs at the school.
Melissa says
2 and yes they do because of the germs spreading around!
Renee Davila says
I have 1 more left in school
Daniel G. says
1, they def do. Sooo many germs
laurie murley says
I have 2 going and it seems the first month one of them get sick when they start back to school
Dawn Reid says
We have two in preschool and yes, I think they get more sick through the school year.
Jen says
None and nope.
Sarah L says
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Peggy Rydzewski says
One child entering the third grade and one entering pre school.
Jennifer H. says
I have one and yes she does get sick more in school.
liz l says
1- always in the fall!
Teresa Moore says
I have one child attending school this year. And guess what? School has only been in session two weeks and she had to miss school today because she has a bad cough and a fever! Ugh!
Melissa S says
I have one attending school and yes, he definitely gets sick more during the school year.
Lesley F says
My granddaughter is not old enough for school yet but I know when my boys were in school they seemed to be sick more
Stephanie Davis says
I have 3 school age children and they DEFINITELY get sick more often during school months!
Richard Hicks says
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Tammie Venne says
I have one in school and she might be slightly more likely to get sick but her little sister always gets sick from the germs that big sister brings home
Mary Songer says
I don’t have kids in school anymore but I have teachers in the family and they get sick from the germs of the kids. This looks like a cool devise to own.
Michael Perkins says
2 (wife is a teacher) son is high school. They both do a few colds a year
Stephanie Larison says
My oldest started Kindergarten this year, and she’s been sick for a week and a half now.
Nicole C. says
I have 1 attending school and, yes, she does get sick more often during the school year.
Lyndsey R. says
I have one child in school. I feel it does get more sick during the school year. However, a couple years ago we started using essential oils and we both haven’t been sick in a couple years now. However, my nephew who lives with us is always sick.
clynsg says
My children are grown, but my grandchild is in 1st grade.
Patricia E. says
I have 2 kids in school. And yes, it always seems they get sick a lot more during the school year then on breaks. Especially right when they start back!
Kirsten says
I have a daughter in college. Yes, kids get sick more in the school year.
Bridgett Wilbur says
I have one child going back to school and I do find they get sick more while in school.
kim keithline says
I have 1 son in school right now and he is always sick during the school year
Kim H says
I have two in school and one is always sick and the other never sick
Jerry Marquardt says
I have one kid that already went back to school. He always seems to get sick sometime after school starts. I don’t know if it’s from the other kids or the cooler weather.
Sarah L says
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chris v. says
one in college and they always get sick at the first of semester
charlene says
I only have one in school now. It seems like every year by the third week of school she is sick .
Lisa says
I actually don’t have kids having married later in life. However, I often notice that my friends children get sick far more often during the school year.
Catherine R says
I do not have any kids, but I have many friends that do. We all get sick more often once their kids head back to school
Chris Martinez says
I’ve got three headed back. Every year, without fail, they all catch a bug in October. Just when we think we’ve made it!
Nannypanpan says
I have one in school who gets sicker during the school year
[email protected] says
I have two grand children in school. Yes they do get more sick.
Karen Drake says
I have two grandkids in school, they do get sick more during the school year.
Samantha Meyer says
I have three nieces that attend school throughout the year, the younger ones do end up getting sick more often during the school year than they do in the summer
jill rivera says
By the end of the year, they use around 10 sicks or personal mental holiday.
brandy c says
I do not currently have any children in school.
Michele Baron says
I have 2 grandchildren going back to school….and yes, they are always sicker during the school year
Brittany harper says
My oldest will be attending school nextbyear. He didn’t quite make the cut off date this time but I imagine he will probably be more sick once school starts.
Kristi C says
I have two in school now and they do seem to get more illnesses when school is in session.
Summer B. says
I have 3, they are in 7th , 2nd, 1st grade.
Laura Lane of Harvest Lane Cottage says
Just one attends school. She’s healthy.
Erica B. says
We have one, but she isn’t in school yet.
Sunnymay says
My daughter has one in preschool. He came down with a lot of colds after starting his play dates and education. I think hygiene is something that needs reinforcing at home and away. Plus having hand sanitizer when a sink and soap aren’t nearby is key, along with sneezing into your elbow so you don’t spread the germs as far.
McKim says
My kids are grown, and my grandsons aren’t old enough for school yet. My daughter is a third grade teacher, and is always sick with something she got from her students.
richelle bowers says
I have 2 kids attending school. pretty rare when they get sick
Alicia says
2 kids in school!
debbie campbell says
My kids are out of school, but they definitely only got sick when they were in the classroom.
Judy Schechter says
I don’t have any children but my good friend has kids in school who seem to get sick all the time. I would share this awesome prize with her!
Robin Abrams says
We have 2 attending school this year. Yes they both get sick alot they have bad allergy’s
Mandala says
Have two young nephews going to school and they often get sick with in the fall. Thanks!
Vera says
I have 2 in school and we all get sick more once school starts.
megan tilley says
We have a toddler who is not in school but4 of my six nieces and nephews are in school 9,9,8, and 1st!
Lori Walker says
I have one – and yes!
Danielle says
I have 2 kids left in school and they are always more sick during during the school year
Wendy Mastin says
I have 2 grandchildren that attend school, but I also work in a school and am prone to these germs.
Amanda Schaeffer says
I have 5 kids going to school this year and yes they always get sick during the school year.Flu shots help
lonnie hutchinson says
I have 2 kids in school and yes they always get sick during the school year especially fall.
Kaylin Bruce says
I have 2 boys. One in Kindergarten and the other in 3rd grade. I can definitely tell that they get sicker when school is in session.
Theda Sinozich says
I have 2 children in school, and yes they get sick more during the school year.
Teri says
I have 1 daughter starting Kindergarten and 1 daughter in preschool. They definitely experience sickness more often when school is in session!
Karla R. says
I have one child in school and luckily she does not get sick much!
Tanya Devenney says
My daughter starts highschool this year and every year she is constantly sick through the first semester.
Tabathia B says
I have four attending school, 2 in college and the other 2 in elementary and high school and yes they do get sick more while school is in session
Danielle J. says
I have three children that I am homeschooling ages 4 and under, and they are sick all year round. There is usually a month or two break between illnesses. I have no idea why this is but I’ve come to expect it.
heather d says
I have 3 and yes school time is always when they tend to get sick
Jeanna Massman says
I have one grandson in pre-school! Yes, he is more often sick when school is in session!
Meghan Berdelle says
My toddler is not in school yet!
Mel says
One in school and one in daycare. They catch everything!
Gina Gallagher says
I have one boy entering 3rd grade and one entering Pre-K. They are definitely sick more often when in school!
Elizabeth Owens says
I have one kid in school and I really notice an increase in sickness when the school year starts. Sometimes I feel like I cannot get a break!
Jenna H says
I have two kids attending school. I do find they get sick most often in the winter months.
Sara says
Two, and honestly never thought about that!
gregg deering says
Our grand daughter will be starting in 2 years.
Jesse S says
We have 2 and yes they do seem to get sick more during the school year.
Sharon Braswell says
I have nieces and nephews attending school and they always get more sick during the school term!
I think the schools need to use these too!
Venus Marie Lay says
I have two currently in school and yes, they do tend to get more colds and minor viruses while in school.
JESSICA C says
no kids in school yet. but going to kindergarten soon. I find he doesn’t get sick too often unless he goes near germy kids
Carly D. says
None yet but from experience with children in general, they always seem to get sicker during school.
James Cooper says
I don’t have any children.
Raisha says
This is wonderful news for any school because we know how kids getting involved with germs easily. I wish this thermometer available in country.
Miranda Ward says
I have 2 currently Attending school , I always found when there was a bug running rampant we always got it!
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Christine Baker Cox says
I have one child attending school. I don’t notice that she is sick more often when in school. She has allergies, so she has bad times of the year for that.
Dandi D says
I have one is school, and yes, he seems to get sick more often in the fall and winter.
Kristin says
I have two in preschool. I’ll regret saying this but we haven’t had ti too bad with illnesses yet…
Ricky H says
I have two kids in school, and they do get sick more during school. My son may already be coming down with something and school just started last week!
Laura Collins says
I have 3 grandkids
laura says
I have 1 and she does get sick from school Blah
Kelly Massman says
I only have one kid in school, but the whole family seems to get sick a lot during the school year and especially in the winter. Thank you.
Emily N. says
I don’t have kids.
JIM GRIFFIN says
This is awesome!
Julie Lundstrom says
I have 2 kids that attend school.
Maureen says
I have three who will be attending school this fall. I do find that they get sick more often during the school year, however we had our share of sickness over the summer too!
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Kathy Ross says
My kids are grown. However my boyfriend and another person in the family work in the public and are more at risk of getting germs. They do get sick more easily in the winter.
mary lee anderson says
My children are grown, but I am a teacher and see first-hand how the school year brings along illnesses, especially in the winter.
Paul Southall says
Great Review! You were blessed to have a sickness free summer 🙂 I have included this giveaway at http://sweepstakesandgiveawayshub.com/pin/kinsa-smart-thermometer-giveaway/ to help get the word out.
I Have 4 children myself and school starts for us in this week so im getting preparing now as well to help keep them all healthy.
kyl neusch says
don’t have any kids attending school
Kimmy Ripley says
My daughter is starting kindergarten this fall! So excited. She is my only child so this is a new experience for me!
Stacey b says
I have 2. One is just starting pre-k, but my other I do notice gets sick more during the school year. He has asthma too so it really makes getting the cold or flu more difficult.
Samantha Wagner says
We homeschool, but my son seems to get sick more than the rest of us.
Rebecca says
I have the kids attending school, and, yes, I find that they get sick more often in the winter months. I usually have them take vitamin c throughout the winter to help fight colds.
shirley says
We have 4 in school, and they do get sick more , when in school.
Sarah Hall says
I have three grandsons in school this year and yes, they do seem to get sick more often when they are around more children in the school months.
Selinda says
I have one attending school. Last year we did pretty good at not getting sick, hoping for a repeat performance this year!
Jessie C. says
Two in school now, they do get sick more often during the school year.
Carol Nine says
I don’t have children attending school, but my grandchildren are all in school, and they tend to catch more colds during months when school is in session.
Rebecca says
I have two still in school, and yes always. I used to teach and it never failed that I would get sick as soon as school started.
Danielle Marie says
2 nephews but i am the one that gets sick.
Jen H says
we homeschool! less sick kids! 🙂
Sara says
Mine isn’t in school, but is in preschool and definitely picks up some bugs there.
Samantha says
I have 3 starting back this school year. I found when they were younger they were constantly sick, now it’s just one cold a year usually at the start of winter.
Heather Swarthout says
None are attending school, I am homeschooling them.:)
Kathleen says
I have one attending school and no, I don’t notice her getting sick more during the school year.
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heather kaufman says
My oldest is in 2nd grade this year & he seems to get sicker during school.
Anissa says
I have 2 kids in school this Fall, and for the most part they stay pretty healthy, though they catch the occasional school bug.
Karine Traverse says
We homeschool our 4, but I notice when their friends are in school and they spend a lot of time together they get sick more often
Alyssa Mrozek says
I don’t have any children in school, but I am a college student in school right now. Yes – I absolutely do get more sick during the school year!
Nicole R says
I don’t have any kiddos yet, but I’m working and in grad school myself (and living alone) so this would be helpful for me to use as an adult! haha I do notice I get sick more often when I have crazy-busy semesters of work, school, and other events I participate in 🙁 Oh, and in the winter, it’s the worst.
Karen Deva says
I have two kids in school, and they definitely get sicker during the school year than during the summer or during vacations.
Ronda says
I have 2 children going to school. They always get sick more often while in school then when they are not.
nichole lenz says
I have one and she has polycystic ovarian syndrome and hyperthyroidism so she always gets sick very easily, anytime.
DeAnna Keller says
I have 2 kids that are in school and yes, they do get sick more during the school year.
Cindy says
One child in school. I am the one who get sick.
ken ohl says
1 starting kindergarden this year
Heather Hayes Panjon says
We Have 2 In School This Year, Yes They Do Seem To Get Sick More While School Is In Session.
Francine Anchondo says
I have one in school and she gets sick more when she is in school.
EDJ says
No kids in school any longer. But my youngest grandson is a middle schooler this year. Every year it’s the same routine….summer allergies, school nasties 🙂
sharon h says
I have 2 kids in school and they definitely get sick more often when attending school.
Jennifer Nielsen says
I have one child going to school this year. Last year was her first year and she was ALWAYS sick! And this child has always been super healthy. I think before school I can remember 2 times she was ever sick. And that was in years. When she started school, the whole family was sick for 2 months straight. It was back on back on back sicknesses. She has a little sister and she was too little to be catching all of these colds. I was so unhappy with the school and other parents constantly sending their sick children to school!
jenny s says
I have one going into 8th grade and one in college and I have never noticed them being sicker during the school year.
Pamela Gurganus says
I don’t have any kids attending school.
CLAIRE QUAILE says
We will have 1 in school this fall! Dreading all those bugs and germs!
Shayna says
I HAVE ONE CHILD IN SCHOOL. HE IS STARTING PRESCHOOL SO I AM SURE HE WILL BE EXPOSED TO MORE GERMS THAN HE IS USED TO.
Marissa C. says
I have to young boys in daycare, and DEAR GOD YES, the diseases they bring home and spread to the rest of the family drives me crazy! I’m starting to think I’m raising petri dishes and not sons!
Karen Giasson says
All of my kids are grown. However, I do have 3 grandchildren in school. And yes they do get sick more often when they are in school.
Ashley C says
I have one school age child, he’ll be starting preschool this year so this will be our first school season exposed to germs!
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CR Williams says
My daughter has not started school yet.
Heather Hollands says
I have two teenagers, and they seem to get upper respiratory infections a lot during the school year.
Lawanna says
We have more than one in school and there are more sniffles once school starts. We try to promote healthy eating, good hand washing and regular bed times. This also seems to help.
Tiffany s says
I don’t have any kids attending school.
Janet W. says
I have two grandsons who attend school. Yes, they definitely get more sick during the school year!
Tari Lawson says
I have 2 in school and yes, they do get sick more during the school year.
Mami2jcn says
I homeschool 3 kids but they definitely get sicker in September because their friends go to public school.
ashley w says
I have 2 boys that always get sick during the school year.
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Lisa Brown says
I have one in school and, yes, he does get sick more often during the school year.
Dawn Monroe says
Yes! The kids getting sick is one of the many reasons Im dreading back to school. I have kids in highschool and grand kids in elementary.
amyc says
I only have one in school. She was sick twice as much her first year last year.
David Fultner says
We only have one kiddos.
Dan Denman says
We have two in school. They do tend to get sick more during the school year. Luckily it is mostly just colds.
Tiffany Benedict says
Haveone attending school this year
Julie Murphy says
I have 2. Pretty much every year they get sick in the first couple of months.
Angelica says
My kids aren’t school age yet but my friend’s kids definitely share a lot more colds and bugs when school is in session than over the summer.
Ellie Wright says
I have two and they do get sick more during the school year.
callie says
My little on is only 2 but I do notice when we do church events or play groups she’s much more likely to get sick.
Wendy Pesce says
I have one going into 3rd grade, and yes he firs get sick more often when in school
cjjmesser says
I have two kids in school and I work there. We all get sick more often during the school year.
Ashley C says
One in school and I definitely think she gets sick more during the school year
Melissa Greco says
Only one little girl. She almost never gets sick
Seyma Shabbir says
I have 2 sons and they def get sick when they go back to school, a lot!
sandra says
we have 2 kids in school and someone’s sick probably at least once a month
Kate F. says
I don’t have any kids in school right now.
JessicaT says
2 kids… And they have been generally healthy so far!
Patricia Delgado says
I have 3 children. One is entering 8th grade and one is going into pre-Kindergarten. The other one is still taught by mom.
chris z says
i have no kids in school
Richard Hicks says
We have two and yes, they do have a tendency of picking up things while in school
Jennifer Heintz says
My daughter is grown and has three children of her own. These kids then to get sick more often while attending school.
D Schmidt says
So far just my oldest and it was definitely a dreadful sickness year
Kelly Nicholson says
How many kids do you have attending school? Do you find they get sick more often during the school year?
i dont have any kids,and i dont get sick as much these days…hope i dont jinx myself
Lori Taube says
I have three kids that we homeschool, but yes, I do think illness is more typical during that time of year.
robyn paris says
Right now I don’t have anyone attending school.
Tiffany Banks says
I have 3 kids going to school & yes they get more sick during the school year
Debbie F says
I don’t have any kids at all.
But I have one nephew attending school, I’m sure my sister in law would find this really handy.
Thanks!
Ellen Watkins says
I have one son who enters grade 10 this year and yes I do find that at the beginning of the school year he brings viruses home often. This would be great to have!
Jamie Johnson says
My stepdaughter will be a SENIOR this year! That makes me feel OLD as dirt! But to answer the question, no, she hardly ever gets sick. She must get it from her dad because neither does my husband.
jose benavides says
Three kids of mine attend school and yes they get sick a lot .
Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says
While we do not have school age children at this time ~ I can say from first hand experience and without any hesitation the frequency of illness ALWAYS increases significantly when school is in session and even more so upon return after vacation of any duration.
Rebecca Graham says
Three grandkids attending school. The germs pass from kid to kid during school year. Germs abound.
Brittney House says
I have 2 kids in school and its really easy for them to pick up colds from the other kids.
Sonal says
OMG!!!!! YES!!! They absolutely get sick more often during the school year. As soon as one kid in the class is sick, it spreads like wildfire! Next thing you know, the whole class has chicken pox or some other bug!
breanna pollard says
Juts one in school and yes we notice more sickness.
Ben S says
This thermometer is so cool!
Lisa Ann Smith says
One and definitely. I always thought it was the cooler weather.
Robin Creager says
I have one grandson starting kindergarten this year. It’s exciting but a little anxious for both child and parents. Love your tips, passing them along.
Sohair says
6 going to school and they get sick most of the school year,one gets better and the other one gets sick once the school year starts
FRANK says
No kids in school.
Shirley Smith says
I have one Child in School at this time. And as soon as School begins, The Colds, coughs and sickness begins and then spreads throught the Family… Ahhh School time .
christine burd says
I have no children at home but when my 3 were little they did get sick more often during the school yr.
Vicky Watkins says
2 and yes one more than the other
Elizabeth H. says
I don’t have any kids in school, well, yes, I do! A classroom of 4 sweet special needs children!
Carol Burgess says
Two going to school. They definitely get sick more in school
Jorge Granda says
I don’t have any kids, but I could use new shoes from the Rack Room.
Kitty Kelleher says
2, they always get sick when they return to school, never fails.
nickie says
I have 1 in school and he is rarely sick over the summer but frequently sick during the school year.
Linda Kish says
I don’t have any kids in school but I have grown “kids” that work with the public and they bring home every cold and flu that comes up just as if they were in school.
beth shepherd says
I have 3 children ready for school and I feel like they can get more sick throughout the school year. Thank you
heather crawford says
We have 3 kids in school and yes they do get sick more in school..
danizilla says
I don’t have any children but I do seem to get sick very frequently myself. Especially with the people I work with who have kids who get them sick.
Debbi Wellenstein says
I have four grandchildren in school. I think they do get sick more often during the school year.
heather says
The kids do get sicker during the school year.
crystal gibson says
I have one daughter in school and it seems like she gets sick all the time during school. It doesn’t help that back to school time is also the start of cold and flu season.
Dana Rodriguez says
None attending school this year but I agree that school time means an increase in germs!
Ty says
Two of my daughters attend an online school so they are rarely sick since they are not exposed to other sick kids often.
Katherine says
My son isn’t in school yet.
Suzanne K says
Just my daughter, but she’s away at college so won’t be bringing home (to me) colds!
Chrystal D says
I don’t have any kids attending school this year.
amanda hardesty says
I have three in school and they always catch more colds during the school year.
Carol Godfrey says
I have 2. Yes, they tend to get sick shortly after the school year begins.
janet woodling says
My children are grown. However, one of my daughters is a Kindergarten teacher. She gets sick as soon as the school year starts.
heather s says
No kids in school. My nephew goes back next week and yes he gets sicker from school then when at home
Christina Sparks says
I have one in school and yes they tend to get sicker during the school year.
Megan Marie Evans says
1 kid not in school.
josephine evans says
My LO starts school this year and he is so excited. He doesn’t get a whole lot of colds so I can only imagine how many he will get once he starts school.
Theresa says
Our kids are about to be in school, so I am not sure yet if they will be sick more often. I hope not!
RussR says
Just one and she only gets sick during school – just too many kids close together.
Robin M says
I have two very healthy (knock on wood) children.
james doyle says
No kids 🙁 sorry
Cynthia C says
My kids are grown now but when they were in school they were always pretty healthy year-round.
Megan Zuchowski says
Yeah they definitely get sick during the school year: ( it’s awful
Sarah Hayes says
my LO hasn’t started school yet but she definitely get sick more when she is around other kids a lot
Ann Fantom says
I have one daughter going to school. She definitely get sick more during the school season
Kimberly Hilbert says
My daughter works in a school and she definitely gets more colds during the school year when the kids get sick.
Liza Vladyka says
3 and yes it goes around and around we do get flu shots and it helps some
mrsshukra says
Just 1 now and yes!
greentopiaries says
Yes, I do find that true about the school year. This would be absolutely amazing to have. Thanks for the chance!
Noreen says
Normally I would say yes but we are on our second week of colds and infections, I have two kids in school
Rachel DeHart says
I don’t have any kids in school yet but i dread the sickness when they start.
Stephen Alexander says
We got one kid and not really.
Kathy Stevenson says
I have 2 girls in school and they definitely get more sick when they are there!
shelly peterson says
I have just one in school and he doesn’t get sick too often, but it’s mostly during school season.
Amanda Whitley says
only one out of my 3 are attending school. she doesn’t get sick often but she brings it home and her brothers get sick.
Tom says
None in school now, but definitely more sick time during school
harold says
We have one going to school, yes I do find them getting more sick during the school year.
Chris Dehart says
I got one kid getting ready to start his first year.
Margaret Smith says
I have two kids that attend school and yes, they tend to get sick more often during the school year.
Starla B says
This is so awesome. Such a wonderful concept. I have two in school and they definitely get sick more often during the school year than not in school. So many kids and interactions cause this. Im glad that they have a great pediatrician!
Heather B says
This year my youngest joins his brother and sister so I will have all 3 in school. I do find not only do they get sicker when school is in session but so do their father and I !
Sandy Klocinski says
I have no kids at home and yes I do believe they get sick more often during the school year
latanya says
this will be my son’s first time going to school
Amanda Sakovitz says
I have a niece in school and she gets sick mainly during the school year.
Thomas Murphy says
I have one kid in school and I do think they get sick more when in school.
Daniel M says
none here but my niece and nephew are going
Danielle D says
One and yes sometimes!
steve weber says
No kids! but I would love to win this for my nieces and nephews!
Adrienne Gordon says
I have two, I dont find they get that sick during the year.
melissa Resnick says
i have one in school and yes always in sept.
Ryan Campbell says
Our kids are too young for school yet. But, when our oldest (3) was in daycare, she got sick often. Within the first couple weeks, she had pink eye, hand foot and mouth, and a cold all at the same time!
Elena says
I have one child in school. He gets sick more during school year
Anne says
The 4 grandchildren in pre-school get sick much more when school is in session and it is always that way.
Amy Hall says
We homeschool, only the 11 year old is old enough yet
Jennifer Rote says
I have one in school. He tends to get sick more during the school year.
Megan says
I have 3 and we only get sick during school 🙁
vickie couturier says
i have 6 grandchildren in school right now,,and yes they bring home all sorts of sickness from there
Natalie says
I have one daughter in school right now and she does tend to get more sick during the school year.
janetfaye says
My three grandchildren will be attending school. Yes they get sick more ofter during school time.
Terra Heck says
I have four kids attending school this year. They tend to get more sick during the winter months. Thanks.
Barbara Montag says
The kids are all grown up now.
And yes they did get sick more during the school year.
thank you
Austin Baroudi says
My daughter isn’t in school yet.
Sonya Morris says
I have three in school this fall and they always seem to get sick when school starts!
Jessica N says
II have two going into school and they always have sick times during the school year!
Tabitha says
I have 1 in school.
She is never sick in the Summer.
Once school begins she is constantaly sick.
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
We have 4 in school….I think they do get sick easier being around all those people.
LeAnn H says
I have 2 and they seem to get the sniffles on a regular basis
Sarah VM says
I have 2 kids attending school this year. Yes, they always tend to get sick more often during the school year.
Tamra H says
No little ones in school, but I do notice my co-workers getting sick more often when they send the kids off to schoool!
Liz says
I will have 2 in school. They have been healthy all summer and I know they’ll be sick by October. Couple that with the fact that I work with college students and we are a very germ-y household.
Cheryl says
I don’t have any kids attending school.
Carol says
I have 1 school age grandchild. He’s healthly most of the time.
Em Mahr says
I have 1 school age child and he definite;y get sick more often during the school year!
Rochel S says
I have 2 kids attending school and YES they definitely get more sick from all the germs at school!
Karen Glatt says
I have one attending this school year and yes he gets sick more during the school year!!
Kelly D says
I have 2 kids attending school. They get sick a lot even though I try to take steps to prevent illness every school year.
ColleenMarie says
I have 3 kids in school, and yes, they do seem to get sick more during the school year.
Linda Stewart says
I have three grandsons that will be attending public schools this year. Kindergarten, First grade, and Third grade. We have been pretty fortunate since they started school in that they don’t seem to catch every virus, bug, infection, and what not that goes around. That said … I will probably be eating my words by mid-September 🙂
meagan bs says
I have 1 kid in school and no she doesn’t seem to get sick more, she really doesn’t get sick much at all, but when she does, this would be nice to have!
Sandy Cain says
I have 2 grandkids going to school. They always get more sick in the school year. They catch everything that’s going around, and bring it home, and share it, even with the 6 month old baby!
April P says
My only child is not old enough for school yet. This thermometer is so cool! I would love to win it for my sister who’s son starts preschool next month.
Danielle says
my one little girl goes off to school – i think she fakes sick more than shes really sick 🙂
Vera K says
I have 2 kids in school this year – they generally do not get sick more than once or twice a year.
Joni says
I will have 3 in school when it starts next week and 1 in preschool in September. My preschooler is sick right now and this sure would be handy!