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# **runny nose relief for kids**

**Skip it****32/100 **

a small market ($36K/yr) — runny nose relief for kids doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$36K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+76.1%**

**Products**

**11**

**Brands**

**5**

was 5 a year ago

**Sellers**

**68**

**Price range**

**$6.50–$20.90**

**Returns**

**0.0%**

**Rating**

**4.7★**

**Skip it**

Scored 32/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**2**

 ×0.30

Growth

**58**

 ×0.30

Competition

**10**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**22**

 ×0.10

Returns

**100**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +76.1% year over year.

6K3KSpike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Black Friday '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jan, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 15.9×

## **Competition**

- Vicks65% - Piuess21% - Dimetapp7% - Mucinex5% - Robitussin1%

The top 5 products capture 84% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 5 brands and 68 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**5 **—flat

was 5 a year ago

**Sellers**

**68**

**Top 5 brand share**

**100%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![VICKS DayQuil and NyQuil Kids Grape Cold & Cough + Fever Multi-Symptom Relief Liquid Co-Pack Specially Formulated for Kids Ages 6+ 2x8 OZ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41n3w6cFNTL.jpg) [**VICKS DayQuil and NyQuil Kids Grape Cold & Cough + Fever Multi-Symptom Relief Liquid Co-Pack Specially Formulated for Kids Ages 6+ 2x8 OZ**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1WBHLQS)

Vicks$20.904.7★29625%▲rising

2
![Vicks Kids Dayquil & Nyquil Berry Cold & Cough Medicine Co-Pack Daytime & Nighttime Relief of Multiple Symptoms Great-Tasting Berry Flavor Free of Alcohol & Acetaminophen for Ages 6+ 2X8Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51AbDQWmHKL.jpg) [**Vicks Kids Dayquil & Nyquil Berry Cold & Cough Medicine Co-Pack Daytime & Nighttime Relief of Multiple Symptoms Great-Tasting Berry Flavor Free of Alcohol & Acetaminophen for Ages 6+ 2X8Oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6WDB1H5)

Piuess$17.294.8★1,26021%▼falling

3
![Vicks Childrens NyQuil Cold & Cough Medicine for Sneezing Runny Nose and Cough Relief Free of Alcohol and Acetaminophen Berry Flavor For Children Ages 6+ 8 FL OZ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41M10QgIW1L.jpg) [**Vicks Childrens NyQuil Cold & Cough Medicine for Sneezing Runny Nose and Cough Relief Free of Alcohol and Acetaminophen Berry Flavor For Children Ages 6+ 8 FL OZ**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005JRGPBC)

Vicks$10.354.7★89119%▲rising

4
![VICKS Kids DayQuil & NyQuil Cold & Cough Relief Liquid Co-Pack Free of Artificial Dyes & Sugar Multi-Symptom Relief of Cough Sneezing Runny Nose Mucus and Chest Congestion for Ages 6+ 2x6oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dmulbIXEL.jpg) [**VICKS Kids DayQuil & NyQuil Cold & Cough Relief Liquid Co-Pack Free of Artificial Dyes & Sugar Multi-Symptom Relief of Cough Sneezing Runny Nose Mucus and Chest Congestion for Ages 6+ 2x6oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D89DWTKS)

Vicks$17.434.7★25711%—flat

5
![Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough Value Pack Antihistamine Kids Cough Medicine Grape Flavor (2) 4 Oz Bottles Packaging May Vary.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mKIZIHEjL.jpg) [**Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough Value Pack Antihistamine Kids Cough Medicine Grape Flavor (2) 4 Oz Bottles Packaging May Vary.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KUJEWBS)

Dimetapp$10.134.8★9487%▲rising

6
![Vicks Kids NyQuil Honey Cold & Cough + Congestion Relief for Nighttime Sneezing Runny Nose Nasal Congestion & Cough Flavored with Real Honey for Children Ages 6+ 8 FL OZ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ShdHXXFzL.jpg) [**Vicks Kids NyQuil Honey Cold & Cough + Congestion Relief for Nighttime Sneezing Runny Nose Nasal Congestion & Cough Flavored with Real Honey for Children Ages 6+ 8 FL OZ**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KFGLD7W)

Vicks$10.284.6★1606%▲rising

7
![Mucinex Cold & Cough Childrens Multi-Symptom Day/Night Liquid Very Berry 8oz (2x4oz) Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion Thins & Loosens Mucus Controls Cough Reduces Fever Soothes Sore Throat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QY4T5ITPL.jpg) [**Mucinex Cold & Cough Childrens Multi-Symptom Day/Night Liquid Very Berry 8oz (2x4oz) Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion Thins & Loosens Mucus Controls Cough Reduces Fever Soothes Sore Throat**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K3EM2AE)

Mucinex$16.414.8★7,5293%▼falling

8
![Vicks NyQuil Kids Allergy Liquid Kids Nighttime Allergy Symptom Relief Doxylamine Succinate Antihistamine Berry Flavor Ages 6+ 8 FL OZ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GhJkl0CkL.jpg) [**Vicks NyQuil Kids Allergy Liquid Kids Nighttime Allergy Symptom Relief Doxylamine Succinate Antihistamine Berry Flavor Ages 6+ 8 FL OZ**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBNBSL3B)

Vicks$10.734.8★553%▲rising

9
![Mucinex Childrens Mighty Chews Kids Cough Medicine Daytime And Nighttime Value Pack Easy to Dose Cough Suppressant For Kids with Dextromethorphan Mixed Berry Flavor 32 Medicated Chewable Tablets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51K+yDz-45L.jpg) [**Mucinex Childrens Mighty Chews Kids Cough Medicine Daytime And Nighttime Value Pack Easy to Dose Cough Suppressant For Kids with Dextromethorphan Mixed Berry Flavor 32 Medicated Chewable Tablets**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3J6WW1C)

Mucinex$20.814.2★1,0032%▼falling

10

![Vicks Kids DayQuil & NyQuil Honey Cold & Cough + Congestion Relief Co-Pack for Nighttime & Daytime Cough & Congestion Flavored with Real Honey for Children Ages 6+ 2-8 OZ Bottles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519Y5v+vifL.jpg) [**Vicks Kids DayQuil & NyQuil Honey Cold & Cough + Congestion Relief Co-Pack for Nighttime & Daytime Cough & Congestion Flavored with Real Honey for Children Ages 6+ 2-8 OZ Bottles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1G5561N)

Vicks$16.624.7★7751%▼falling

11

![Childrens Robitussin Nighttime Cough Long-Acting DM Cough Medicine for Kids Fruit Punch Flavor - 4 Fl Oz Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41D66lyANJL.jpg) [**Childrens Robitussin Nighttime Cough Long-Acting DM Cough Medicine for Kids Fruit Punch Flavor - 4 Fl Oz Bottle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MYN8FS7)

Robitussin$6.504.7★1,6381%—flat

## **Product shelf**

All 11 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![VICKS DayQuil and NyQuil Kids Grape Cold & Cough + Fever Multi-Symptom Relief Liquid Co-Pack Specially Formulated for Kids Ages 6+ 2x8 OZ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41n3w6cFNTL.jpg)**VICKS DayQuil and NyQuil Kids Grape Cold & Cough + Fever Multi-Symptom Relief Liquid Co-Pack Specially Formulated for Kids Ages 6+ 2x8 OZ** Vicks**$20.90**4.7★296 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1WBHLQS) [![Vicks Kids Dayquil & Nyquil Berry Cold & Cough Medicine Co-Pack Daytime & Nighttime Relief of Multiple Symptoms Great-Tasting Berry Flavor Free of Alcohol & Acetaminophen for Ages 6+ 2X8Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51AbDQWmHKL.jpg)**Vicks Kids Dayquil & Nyquil Berry Cold & Cough Medicine Co-Pack Daytime & Nighttime Relief of Multiple Symptoms Great-Tasting Berry Flavor Free of Alcohol & Acetaminophen for Ages 6+ 2X8Oz** Piuess**$17.29**4.8★1,260 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6WDB1H5) [![Vicks Childrens NyQuil Cold & Cough Medicine for Sneezing Runny Nose and Cough Relief Free of Alcohol and Acetaminophen Berry Flavor For Children Ages 6+ 8 FL OZ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41M10QgIW1L.jpg)**Vicks Childrens NyQuil Cold & Cough Medicine for Sneezing Runny Nose and Cough Relief Free of Alcohol and Acetaminophen Berry Flavor For Children Ages 6+ 8 FL OZ** Vicks**$10.35**4.7★891 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005JRGPBC) [![VICKS Kids DayQuil & NyQuil Cold & Cough Relief Liquid Co-Pack Free of Artificial Dyes & Sugar Multi-Symptom Relief of Cough Sneezing Runny Nose Mucus and Chest Congestion for Ages 6+ 2x6oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dmulbIXEL.jpg)**VICKS Kids DayQuil & NyQuil Cold & Cough Relief Liquid Co-Pack Free of Artificial Dyes & Sugar Multi-Symptom Relief of Cough Sneezing Runny Nose Mucus and Chest Congestion for Ages 6+ 2x6oz** Vicks**$17.43**4.7★257 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D89DWTKS) [![Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough Value Pack Antihistamine Kids Cough Medicine Grape Flavor (2) 4 Oz Bottles Packaging May Vary.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mKIZIHEjL.jpg)**Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough Value Pack Antihistamine Kids Cough Medicine Grape Flavor (2) 4 Oz Bottles Packaging May Vary.** Dimetapp**$10.13**4.8★948 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KUJEWBS) [![Vicks Kids NyQuil Honey Cold & Cough + Congestion Relief for Nighttime Sneezing Runny Nose Nasal Congestion & Cough Flavored with Real Honey for Children Ages 6+ 8 FL OZ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ShdHXXFzL.jpg)**Vicks Kids NyQuil Honey Cold & Cough + Congestion Relief for Nighttime Sneezing Runny Nose Nasal Congestion & Cough Flavored with Real Honey for Children Ages 6+ 8 FL OZ** Vicks**$10.28**4.6★160 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KFGLD7W) [![Mucinex Cold & Cough Childrens Multi-Symptom Day/Night Liquid Very Berry 8oz (2x4oz) Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion Thins & Loosens Mucus Controls Cough Reduces Fever Soothes Sore Throat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QY4T5ITPL.jpg)**Mucinex Cold & Cough Childrens Multi-Symptom Day/Night Liquid Very Berry 8oz (2x4oz) Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion Thins & Loosens Mucus Controls Cough Reduces Fever Soothes Sore Throat** Mucinex**$16.41**4.8★7,529 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K3EM2AE) [![Vicks NyQuil Kids Allergy Liquid Kids Nighttime Allergy Symptom Relief Doxylamine Succinate Antihistamine Berry Flavor Ages 6+ 8 FL OZ](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GhJkl0CkL.jpg)**Vicks NyQuil Kids Allergy Liquid Kids Nighttime Allergy Symptom Relief Doxylamine Succinate Antihistamine Berry Flavor Ages 6+ 8 FL OZ** Vicks**$10.73**4.8★55 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBNBSL3B)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Efficiency**15%

*“It does the job”*

**Cold Relief**12%

*“Really good for your baby when they have a cold”*

**Value For Money**12%

*“Great value”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“Just as good as name brand”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

*“it works as advertised”*

**Cough Relief**7%

*“It helped relieve cough”*

**Sleep Quality**4%

*“slept great”*

**Taste-Overall**4%

*“Taste good”*

**Ease Of Chewing/Swallowing**3%

*“Great for kids who have a hard time swallowing pills”*

**Color**2%

*“Contains color dyes”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Taste-Overall**42%

*“Didnt like the taste”*

**Flavor**9%

*“Awful flavor”*

**Cough Relief**6%

*“Tastes like horrible cough medicine”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“A bit expensive for the amount in each bottle”*

**Quality-Overall**4%

*“Not as good as nyquil”*

**Sleep Quality**3%

*“you will NOT sleep well taking this”*

**Durability**2%

*“Breaks cold up”*

**Color**2%

*“Red 40 food dye”*

**Functionality-Overall**2%

*“Doesn't seem to be working too well”*

**Allergies**2%

*“they have allergies”*