Flu season can be especially challenging with kids, but a few simple daily habits can help keep your family healthier and more resilient.

1. Make Regular Hand-Washing a Daily Routine

Hand-washing is one of the simplest and most effective ways to help reduce exposure to germs kids pick up at school, daycare, sports… and everywhere in between.

Encourage kids to wash their hands:

- Before meals and snacks

- After using the bathroom

- After school or playtime

- After coughing, sneezing, or blowing their nose

A helpful tip for little ones: Have them scrub for 20 seconds (the length of singing the ABCs!)

2. Prioritize Better Rest & Calmer Evenings

Sleep is essential for growing bodies and immune defense — but busy schedules and overstimulation can make bedtime tough.

Support better rest by:

- Keeping a predictable bedtime routine

- Limiting screens before bed

- Creating a calm, cozy sleep environment

Many parents also like incorporating EllaOla Unflavored Magnesium Glycinate into their child’s evening routine as a gentle, mix-in option that supports calm and relaxation — without changing the taste, color, or texture of their favorite bedtime snacks or drinks. When kids are better rested, their bodies have more capacity to recharge and recover throughout flu season.

3. Keep High-Touch Surfaces Clean

Flu season = more germs lingering on shared spaces.

Focus daily wipe-downs on:

- Doorknobs & light switches

- Remote controls & game controllers

- Kitchen counters & table surfaces

- Backpacks, lunch boxes & water bottles

A quick refresh each evening helps reduce what gets carried into the next day.

4. Check In With Your Pediatrician When Needed

When symptoms pop up — or if something feels off — your pediatrician is the best partner to help guide next steps.

Schedule a visit or call your provider if:

- Symptoms worsen or linger

- Fever returns after improving

- Your child has underlying health conditions

Early communication can help you feel confident and supported.

5. Slip In a Healthy Boost — Without Mealtime Battles

Kids don’t always eat perfectly during flu season (or… ever). Appetite changes, picky preferences, and busy routines can make it difficult to get all the nutrients their bodies need.

That’s why many parents love adding EllaOla’s unflavored nutritional powders into foods and drinks kids already enjoy, without changing taste, color, or texture.

Just mix an unflavored sachet into:

- Smoothies

- Oatmeal or yogurt

- Milkshakes

- Pasta sauce or soup

They can be taken separately or together when recommended by your pediatrician.

EllaOla options for growing kids include:

- Kids Unflavored Multivitamin Powder: 19+ essential nutrients + 15 real fruits & veggies to help fill nutrient gaps

- Unflavored Iron + Vitamin C: Gentle, easy-to-mix support for kids who need help maintaining healthy iron intake

- Unflavored Magnesium Glycinate: A calm-supporting option for evening routines and busy days

Because immune support shouldn’t add stress to mealtime.

6. Support the Whole Family, Not Just the Kids

Immune health matters at every age and parents need support too.

That’s why EllaOla offers unflavored multivitamin powders for toddlers, kids, teens, women, and men; designed to provide targeted nutritional support at each life stage.

Across the lineup, our clean, comprehensive formulas help:

- Fill nutritional gaps

- Support everyday wellness

- Complement real-food diets

All without sugar, dyes, or artificial flavors — and without the struggle of pills or gummies.

Flu Season Is Easier When You Have a Plan

No routine can prevent every illness — but consistent healthy habits, good sleep, a clean environment, and science-backed nutrition can help your family feel more prepared and supported all season long.

When you’re ready to give your family’s routine a healthy boost, explore EllaOla’s full collection of tasteless, mix-in multivitamins and essentials for every age.