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By Michelle Bery
When it comes to babies, nothing can be scarier than facing an
emergency situation or injury. New and veteran parents alike
– as well as child caregivers – will attest to the
fact that nothing keeps them up at night more than imagining themselves
in a situation where they are unable to help their injured child. But
getting control of this fear can simply mean the assembly of a
comprehensive first aid kit for babies. Knowing that you have the tools
necessary to respond to most situations can alleviate an enormous
amount of stress.
Much like the standard first aid kit that most people keep
in their
homes, cars, and offices, a first aid kit for contains
a number of generally
essential items. Added to this are particular items that are specific
to the care of babies. Many stores – as part of their
packaging and marketing to parents – assemble and sell a
first aid kit for babies. While these can include a number of pertinent
items, it is often best to put together your own kit that you know
contains the items with which you feel comfortable.
A first aid kit for should
be kept at home, in a
diaper bag that travels with you,
and in all
your vehicles. This may seem like over-preparedness but it is
absolutely essential to knowing you have what you need when you need it.
Included in a first aid kit for should
be phone numbers for
your pediatrician, poison control, your pharmacy, and your health
insurance carrier – as well as all pertinent health insurance
information.
Additionally, any first aid kit for should
have a rectal and oral
thermometer included in it. The rectal thermometer gives the most
accurate temperature reading but an oral thermometer can be used with
older children. Also include children’s pain reliever and
fever reducer, small bandages, alcohol or other antiseptic for cleaning
wounds, antibacterial wipes and cream, Syrup of Ipecac, an extra supply
of any medications your child takes on a regular basis, and sunscreen.
Of course this is only a general list; the advantage to
assembling your
own first aid kit for is
that you can include those
things that are specific to your child and that you find to be the most
important.
A first aid kit for will
not only bring comfort to
an injured or un-well child, but it will bring you unlimited comfort as
well, knowing that you are as prepared as you can be for any situation
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