Seasonal Stock Up: Add These Over-the-Counter Buys to Cart for Summer
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Spring is in the rearview mirror, and summer is coming in hot. Double-check your medicine cabinet for these hot weather essentials.
School's out. The season is changing. Time to restock on some essentials you're bound to need. Here's what we recommend stocking your medicine cabinet with as you head into the summer's adventures.
Consider us your pesky mom who won't let up about wearing sunscreen. Wear it, put it on your kids, remind your neighbors. Spread the word. It's a must, no matter how annoying it is.
After testing sunscreens in 2024, we're big fans of SuperGoop's Everyday Lotion and especially love that you can buy an 18-ounce bottle that could easily last you all summer. It comes with a pump top that makes it easy to apply on the way out the door.
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Sometimes, the most obvious first aid items are running low. Check your supply for a few of these basics, which you'll want around for any cuts and scrapes that put a damper on your summer outings.
Peep the fun bandages — because why not? Returns: free returns for Prime members
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Summer travel lands a lot of us at lakes, oceans, and other buggy environments. Worse, this is the season when poison ivy thrives. Learn how to be on the lookout for the plant, and show up to your hikes and outdoor excursions prepared, just in case you experience a run-in. Returns: free returns
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Summer is hot. Hot weather makes us sweaty. Too much sweat can lead to chafing. Chafing can lead to rashes — not exactly the epitome of summer fun. Yet, they happen, so prepare yourself with anti-chafing solutions. Hint: Diaper cream is not just for babies.
Calamine lotion is a reliable friend for heat rash (and can also be handy for bug bites if you want to double down on your anti-itch remedies).
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Care for your nasal ways, folks.
You may have gotten through cold and flu season, but seasonal allergies can last well into the summer months. And when you're traveling to new places, you just never know what kind of pollen you'll cross paths with.
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Last but certainly not least, let's tackle tummy troubles. Summer tends to mean an influx of barbecues, cookouts, and get-togethers with food at the epicenter. You may also be traveling to new places and experiencing new cuisines, and sometimes, our stomaches loathe what our tastebuds crave.
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