Medical and first-aid supplies
Infants:
- Digital thermometer
- Make sure you have one that can be used both rectally or under the armpit.
- If taken under the armpit, the rule of thumb is to add 1 degree Fahrenheit to temperature to get more accurate reading (ie if temperature under armpit is 99 degrees Fahrenheit, actual temperature is probably 99 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Babies' non-aspirin liquid pain reliever (acetaminophen).
- For babies 6 months and under.
- Ibuprofen.
- For babies 6 months or older.
- Rubbing alcohol.
- Used for disinfecting instruments (thermometer) and drying out umbilical cord stump.
- Petroleum jelly or a water-soluble lubricant.
- Saline drops to loosen mucus.
- Bulb syringe for removing mucus from noise.
- Note: you can request one before you leave the hospital.
- Electrolyte solution for hydration after vomiting.
- Pedialyte was suggested by our nurse.
- Cotton balls.
- Cotton swab.
- Nail clipper.
- Nail file.
- Mild liquid soap.
- For cleaning any cuts or abrasions.
- Hand sanitizer.
- For you! Keep those puppies clean.
- Gripe water, anti-gas drops, or other gas or colic remedy.
- Sunscreen.
- Insect Repellent.
- Shampoo or body wash.
- Lotion.
- Diaper Rash cream.
- Teething pain relief.
- Toothbrush.
- Works great to as a brush to break up cradle cap.
- Baby oil or olive oil
- Softens dry skin associated with cradle cap.
- Apply 15 minutes before bath; rub into scalp to loosen dry skin.
Children:
- Tweezers.
- Antibacterial ointment.
- Bandages.
- Adhesive tape.
- 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.
- A pair of sharp scissors for cutting gauze and tape.
- Topical calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream for insect bites and rashes.
- Heating pad.
- Cold compresses.
- First-aid manual such as the American Red Cross's First Aid & Emergency Preparedness Quick Reference Guide.
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