Tips for sick ones....

When my kids are sick they are pretty good about making it to the bathroom, but I put a large bucket next to the bed just in case...it's important to keep in immaculate and pleasant smelling or it just makes it worse for the *patient*...sometimes sucking on a lifesaver helps ward off nausea.
Also, I wet a clean rag with rubbing alcohol and use it to clean surfaces...the phone, the remote controls, doorknobs, etc.