- Digital thermometer
- Babies' non-aspirin liquid pain reliever
- Topical calamine lotion or hydro cortisone cream for insect bites and rashes
- Rubbing alcohol to clean thermometers, tweezers, and scissors
- Petroleum jelly or a water-soluble lubricant (for rectal thermometers)
- Antibacterial ointment for cuts and scrapes
- Tweezers for removing splinters and ticks
- Bulb Syringe for drawing mucus out of a stuffy nose
- Saline drops to loosen mucus before you use the bulb syringe
- Adhesive bandage strips in various sizes and shapes
- Gauze rolls (1/2 to 2 inches wide) for making bandages
- Gauze pads (2 x 2 and 4 x 4 inches) for making bandages or applying pressure to cuts to stop bleeding
- Adhesive tape for making bandages
- A pair of sharp scissors for cutting gauze and tape
- Cotton balls for applying liquids (like calamine lotion) and for cleaning supplies with alcohol
- Mild liquid soap for cleaning cuts and scrapes. Antibacterial and deodorant soaps may be too strong for your baby's sensitive skin.
- An oral syringe for administering medicines that don't come with a measuring dropper (some parents find it easier to use a syringe than a dropper)
- Electrolyte solution for hydration after vomiting.
- A heating pad for minor aches and pains
- An instant cold compress to reduce swelling that comes with minor bumps and bruises
- A small flashlight for checking your baby's nose, ears, and mouth
- First-aid manual
- Rattle or other toy to distract your baby if needed
Last but not least is a home ear infection monitor..I bought one from eBay but you can get one in many drug stores. It worth every penny.
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