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Tips For Packing A Baby First-Aid Kit

by: Parul | last updated: August 28, 2009
Category: Baby Care Essentials: Skincare & First Aid | Tags: how to pack baby first-aid kit
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Tips For Packing A Baby First-Aid Kit

A first-aid kit is a very important thing for a baby. Whether you are going out with the baby or at home, the first-aid kit should always be with you. Before you pack a first-aid kit or bag, choose a well-built bag that can handle the riggers that will be put through it. A bag that has a water-proof pouch provides the added benefit of keeping liquid items from accidentally spilling on other contents in the bag or leaking. In this guide, I am going to tell how you pack a first-aid bag or kit for baby.

 
A first aid manual may have tips to help deal with common illness and minor emergencies.
 
A pair of scissors, tweezers, nail clipper and file can help with splinters, broken nails, and other minor problems.
 
Bandages are available in many assorted sizes, including compression bandages and bandages that can hold together cuts. Pain relievers for all members of the family. Don’t give adult pain relievers to children.
 
Any allergy medications and Antihistamine, these also help in the event of a bee sting. If a bee allergy exists, seek medical attention immediately and talk to your doctor. Make sure to have the medication readily available.
 
Syrup of Ipecac, this is must for any family first aid bag. Ointment or spray for cooling insect bites or sunburns, however, cool water is still the best treatment. Always remember the sun safety tips for more first aid tips about sunburns.
 
Athlete’s foot powder and remember pool and beach safety tips for tips about how to avoid Athlete’s foot. Anti-diarrhea medication: Dramamine for motion sickness for children over 2 years of age, check with doctor first.
 
Cough medicine or throat lozenges. Talk to a pharmacist about this as some cold medications have recently been recalled.
 
Thermometer (additional rectal if required for baby). Digital thermometers work quickly and are easy to read. Cotton balls and swabs. Teething medicine and mouth pain medication.
 
Large plastic bag or airsick bag. Be extra careful with plastic bags around young children. Medication for upset stomach. Anti bacterial ointment. Basal aspirator, because sometime infant will not blow nose yet. Tissue for unexpected sneezes cuts.

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