first aid kit for home

Are you ready?

her daughter's finger is cut with pieces of broken glass.

a playmate twists his ankle playing outside.
Uncle salomon hand burns composing cars.
the have a first aid kit will help you respond to emergencies like these at home.
being prepared can protect your family from serious injuries and illnesses.

Items to supply:

adhesive bandages (Band-Aids).

gauze paintings and roll.
sticky tape.
Ice pack.
Roll elastic bandage.
Safety pins.
triangular bandage (for wrapping a wound or used as a sling if arm
injury).
swabs and cotton balls.
Soap.
hydrogen peroxide.
Thermometer.
medicine dropper or spoon.
Flashlight with extra batteries.
plastic gloves.
Tweezers.
scissors with rounded tips.
blanket (stored on hand).

Drugs:
acetaminophen and aspirin
(do not give aspirin to children under twelve).
oral medication for itching (antihistamine).
electrolyte solution (for infants only).
calamine lotion.
hydrocortisone cream.
antibiotic cream.

To begin with
You can buy a first aid kit already made or make one yourself using a
lunchbox, briefcase or fishing kit. make sure it is large enough and easy to
carry.
Advice
keep this list in your medicine cabinet. annually inspect and replace
missing or expired items.
keep a first aid kit at home and one in the car.
make a version of the kit for travel.
Teach nanny where you save the botiquin.
Keep the medicine cabinet in a place that is easily reached by adults
but not for children.
make a plan for when you feel too stressed. Include a list of names and
phone numbers of three people or places that you can go when stress
tasks and family problems become too overwhelming.