Medicine Cabinet Essentials for Kids' First Aid and Baby Care
You're like the parent version of MacGyver: You like to be prepared for everything and anything at all times. Here's a list of must-have items to make sure your first aid kit or medicine cabinet is up-to-par so you can handle that fever, burn or flu without batting an eye. Way to go, MomGyver!
1.
A non-aspirin pain reliever like acetaminophen or ibuprofen (the latter for kids 6 months and older)
2.
Adhesive tape, gauze and scissors
3.
Bandages—with your kid's favorite character on them, of course!
4.
An antiseptic and/or first aid antibiotic ointment.
5.
Cold medicine—consult your doctor before administering cold medication to a young child.
6.
Arnica gel for bumps and bruises
7.
Ice and heat packs—make your own ice packs at home or buy a reusable one (like these cool retro ice packs).
8.
A burn kit
9.
Thermometers. A digital rectal one for baby care; an ear or regular digital one for older kids. (Avoid the old-fashioned mercury kind.)
10.
Benadryl
11.
Teething tablets or Baby Orajel
12.
13.
Rubbing alcohol to clean off thermometers and tweezers
14.
Calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream for kids' itchy bites and rashes
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16.
Tweezers to get out splinters and ticks
17.
Kid-friendly insect repellent
18.
A medicine dropper, oral syringe, or dosing cup or spoon
19.
An EpiPen for kids with serious allergies
20.
A nasal aspirator for babies and young toddlers
21.
Nail scissors or clippers
22.
Petroleum jelly and/or Aquaphor
23.
Post the phone numbers for poison control (800-222-1222) and your pediatrician somewhere prominent where everyone will be able to find them.
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I had never heard of arnica gel either. I didn't have tweezers in ours and my son got a wicked splinter... I needed this a month ago ;)
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I have most of these (even the epi-pens due to one son's peanut allergy) but I've never heard of arnica gel. I'll have to look into that!
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That’s a pretty comprehensive list I must say, however, not every parent receives CNA Training, so you may not really know what to do when a first aid emergency do occur! I would recommend a pocket first aid manual to go with this kit, such as the one from DK Books. It’s good to arm yourself with some knowledge first hand but the references will be invaluable should an unknown emergency occur. Plus knowing it is there with your first aid kit is simply reassuring and helps you deal with any situations in a much more controlled manner.
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