Pediatric Medical Supply Kit
Attention Treatments:
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Thermometers
- Preferably glass axillary, and If they are
glass, keep at least 2. Glass thermometers break
very easily.
-
Medicine
Dispenser Syringes or Spoon Tools - With English
Teaspoon and Millilter (ML) metric measurement
graduations.
-
Acetaminophen
- (
Tylenol, Nortemp
and other store
brands)
*
-
Ibuprofen
- (
Advil, Motrin
and other store
brands)
*
-
Blue-Bulb
Syringe (For nasal suction use)
-
Saline
Solution (For nasal suction use)
-
Benadryl
Suspension Formula
- Cough Syrup (Consult your physician for which type/brand to use; E.G. Dimetapp, Triaminic , etc.)
First Aid & Prevention:
-
Bandaids
and Gauze Bandage Supplies
-
Neosporin
Infection
Deterrent (Cream and/or Ointment)
-
Cortisone Cream
-
Sunblock
(Over 25 protection for babies under 6 mo. old)
-
Insect Repellant (with
5% - 12% DEET for children over 6 mo. old)
- Nutricious Food - Yes, you should always maintain enough nutricious healthy food (or formula) and clean drinking water on hand just for your child; especially over holidays or for emergencies when access to supplies may be limited.
*Recomendation: Maintain various types and brands of these fever reduction analgesics on hand.