Germ-Fighting Essentials

Best for: Maternity

Hand Sanitizers

susan browns baby moisturizing hand sanitizer

Susan Brown’s Baby Sanitizer $7
Infused with moisturizing vitamin E and jojoba beads that disperse during application, this hand sanitizer leaves hands not only clean, but soft.

Woodward’s HandClens $9
This hand sanitizer is alcohol-free, but still kills 99.9% of germs. Even better, it doubles as a moisturizing lotion.

Jao Hand Refresher $16
Jao kills germs and freshens hands with ethyl alcohol (less drying) and their very own blend of antiseptic essential oils.

Hand Washes

burts bees milk and shea butter hand soap

Burt’s Bees Hand Soap $7
Like all Burt’s Bees products, this rich hand soap is 100% natural. It keeps hands clean and leaves them super soft after each wash.

MALIN+GOETZ Wash $20
Hydrating and luxurious, this hand wash rinses free of residue without irritation, drying or stripping.

Fresh Hand Wash $28
The name says it all: this hand soap if fresh and free of parabens, synthetic dyes and phthalates, but still cleanses hands and smells great.

Hand Washes for Kids

Fine & Handy Hand Soap $6 This moisturizing hand soap is alcohol free, fragrance free and made from all-natural and organic ingredients.	CleanWell Foaming Hand Wash $7 Finally, an all-natural, alcohol-free hand soap for children that kills 99.9% of germs without leaving your little one’s hands dry.	Noodle & Boo Hand Wash $15 Perfect for children with sensitive skin, this soap from Noodle & Boo is hypoallergenic and fortified with vitamins, A, C and E.

Gadgets

The Handler $11
Infused with nano silver particles that kill 98% of bacteria, viruses and fungi on contact, use The Handler to open doors, flush toilets and more.

VIOlight Toothbrush Sanitizer $30
The VIOlight looks and functions as a run-of-the-mill toothbrush holder, but it uses UV light to stop and eliminate everything from the common cold to botulism.

Germ Guardian Light Wand $59
This handy rechargeable wand kills 99% of bacteria, molds, viruses and dust mites on linens and kitchen and bathroom surfaces.

There’s nothing worse than catching a cold or the flu, especially when you have a little one to take care of. So arm yourself with the best germ-busting finds below to help you get through flu season in one piece.