After quickly becoming the most trusted natural, drug-free children's cough syrup with its proven dark honey based formula, Zarbee's has expanded its best-selling children's line with three new products that soothe babies as young as 2 months, ease night-time coughing and relieve the congestion of wet coughs in kids.

Zarbee's Naturals Baby Cough Syrup is formulated with agave syrup for the same clinical benefits notable in honey, without the bacterial concern for babies under twelve months. In addition to suppressing coughs and coating the throat with clinically proven effective dark honey, Zarbee's has introduced a line of Children's Nighttime Cough Syrups that includes .5mg of plant-sourced melatonin to promote peaceful sleep in kids 2 years and up. And, to help treat the one in three children who get wet coughs each year, Zarbee's created its Cough Syrup + Mucus with natural ivy leaf extract to help thin mucus and relax throat muscles for better clearance.

"As a father of four small boys, I can relate to my patient's frustrations over not being able to offer a natural remedy for the sniffles, sore throats and sneezes that accompany the common cold," says Dr. Zak Zarbock, a Utah-based pediatrician and founder of Zarbee's. "The smaller your children, the more heart breaking it is to watch them suffer. Formulating something that works for even the littlest members of the household was a top priority."

Parents in search of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines are often surprised to learn that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) no longer recommends them for children younger than 4, and is investigating whether these drugs are safe for older kids as well. While the FDA's continued emphasis on warning about the dangers of OTC cough and cold medicines has led to fewer emergency room visits for kids, many parents are struggling to find safe and effective cold remedies.

Dr. Zak's 2007 discovery of a clinical trial demonstrating the efficacy of dark honey at calming coughs and sore throats in children led to the formulation of Zarbee's All Natural Cough Syrup. Today, more than 40,000 pediatricians nationwide recommend Zarbee's products for their young patients.

Tips for Taking the Sting out of Cold Season

Children are especially susceptible to colds and coughs - as many as 6-10 per year, with symptoms lasting an average of 14 days, is common. According to Dr. Zak, regular hand washing is the single most important thing you can do to prevent germs from spreading, but if it's too late for preventive measures and your child's cold has you circling store aisles in search of natural relief, add these products to your shopping cart:

Healing Ointments:   Protect well-blown noses with a skin-protecting ointment. Rub some on your child's tender nostrils at night, and by morning, the dry irritation will be gone.
 
Saline Wipes: Rough scratchy facial tissues are a thing of the past. Opt for gentle saline wipes for stuffy noses.
 
Saline Nasal Sprays: All-natural saline nasal sprays can ease your child's discomfort and may help prevent ear and sinus infections.
 
Natural Cough Syrup: Zarbee's Naturals Children's Cough Syrup is made from antioxidant-rich dark honeys - which clinical trials have shown to be the safest and most effective treatment for relieving coughs in children 12 months of age and older - and Zarbee's all-new Baby Cough Syrup, formulated with agave syrup, offers relief to children as young as two months old.
 
Bath & Shower Gel: Warm moist air is an effective symptom reliever, and nothing soothes like a warm bath. Look for a blend of eucalyptus, fennel and horehound to soothe away symptoms - the warm, moist air will help your child to breathe more easily as well.

About Zarbee's Naturals

Founded in 2008 by pediatrician Dr. Zak Zarbock, Zarbee's Naturals manufactures the nation's #1 natural cough remedy and a complete line of "family-safe" health and wellness products that are free from drugs, alcohol, gluten and dyes. Recommended by more than 40,000 pediatricians nationwide, Zarbee's remedies are formulated with a special blend of natural actives and fortified with immune-boosting vitamins. Zarbee's continues to innovate with doctor-formulated and recommended products for the entire family, including remedies for cough and sore throats, occasional sleeplessness and congestion due to seasonal pollen. Zarbee's products are available at these and other retailers nationwide: CVS, Harris Teeter, HEB, Kroger, Meijer, Rite Aid, ShopRite, Target, Walgreens and Walmart. For more information, visit www.Zarbees.com.

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