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Every Home should have a First Aid Kit
Below is a list of possible items to include in your homes
first aid kit. While this list is far from perfect and won’t be appropriate for
all families, it is a starting point.
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An oral syringe, or calibrated cup and spoon for
administering liquid medicines
·
Children’s strength liquid acetaminophen or
ibuprofen (non-aspirin)
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Pediatrician-approved children’s strength liquid
decongestant
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Anti-diarrhea medication
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Antacid
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Activated charcoal (use only if advised by the
Poison Control Center)
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Digital thermometer
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Tweezers and a pair of sharp scissors
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Latex gloves
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Safety pins
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Sterilized needle
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Antibacterial ointment
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Hydrocortisone cream (0.5% for children)
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Rubbing alcohol
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Hydrogen peroxide
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Nasal aspirator bulb syringe
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Variety of adhesive bandage strips
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Gauze rolls, sterile
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Gauze pads, sterile
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Adhesive tape
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Cotton pads and cotton swabs
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Heating pad
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Hot-water bottle and cover
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Ice pack
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Pedialyte Oral Electrolyte Solution
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ibuprofen
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alcohol wipes
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antiseptic hand cleaner
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medical adhesive tape
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elastic bandages
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several sizes of adhesive bandages
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insect bite swabs
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triple-antibiotic ointment
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barrier device for CPR
In addition to the store-bought items above, consider
including an index card with the following information typed in a large, bold,
easy-to-read font:
Mobile phone numbers of parents and the home address (in the
event someone, in an emergency, can’t recall the home address)
Children’s full
names, any known allergies and birthdates
Pediatrician’s name
and phone number
Pharmacy’s phone
number and address
Poison Control