Soon after my son was born I started loading up on the various first aid and medical items I thought I might need as a new mother. Thermometers and droppers; nail clippers and tiny band aids were all stored in a neat little bag.

 Then came the various liquid medicines, and treatments for a variety of illnesses. It wasn’t until he entered preschool that I realized that the bruises that he suffered during toddler falls were just the beginning. Big boys get big bruises!

Fortunately, I’ve had my share of bruises and at some point along the line my Western medicine, mainstream doctor recommended a homeopathic treatment to prevent or reduce bruising – Arnica.

This little gem is a natural medicine derived from, of all things, an herb belonging to the sunflower family. Just makes me smile to think about it. And, it has worked wonders for me for years.

For children, I recommend Hyland’s ArnicAid tablets. Hyland has been producing natural medicines for children for years and is a well respected name. The tablets, which taste like little sugar pills, dissolve quickly in your child’s mouth and really work at preventing unsightly bruises. Not merely an aesthetic remedy, they also reduce the soreness and swelling that often accompany a fall or injury.

I carry them in my purse at all times. You never know when they’ll be needed!