To get the most out of your Blueberry experience, we recommend having the following items at home:
For Ears
- Hydrogen Peroxide: Used for earwax removal. For guidance on when and how to use it, click here to consult with our doctors.
- Debrox Drops: Used for earwax removal. For guidance on when and how to use them, click here to consult with our doctors.
- Rubbing Alcohol: For cleaning and caring for the otoscope.
- Cotton Swabs (such as Q-tips): For cleaning and caring for the otoscope. Do not put cotton swabs inside your child’s ears.
At-Home Testing
- At-Home Strep Tests: Prescription required before purchase. Strep tests are generally recommended for children ages 3 and older. Click here to consult with our doctors.
- At-Home Flu Tests: No prescription required. Tests are a Flu & Covid combo.
- At-Home Covid Tests: Available at your local pharmacy.
OTC Medications
- Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) and ibuprofen (such as Motrin or Advil): For dosing advice, click here to consult with our doctors.
- Nasal Saline: For guidance on when and how to use it, click here to consult with our doctors.
- Hydrocortisone Cream: For dosing instructions, click here to consult with our doctors.
Skin Care
- Petroleum Jelly (such as Vaseline) or Aquaphor: Can help protect irritated skin and keep minor cuts and scrapes moist while they heal. For help with a rash or wound, click here to consult with our doctors.
- Antibiotic Ointment (such as bacitracin): Click here to ask our doctors whether it’s appropriate for your child’s wound before using it.