Having a First Aid Kit for Infant

Having a First Aid kit specifically for infants can be a lifesaver. First Aid kits for infants should be carried in diaper bags, cars and placed in the home where there is an infant or small toddler. The First Aid kit will help reduce stress in case of an emergency.

There are many different infant and toddler First Aid kits available. If you do not have time to put one together, you can consult your pediatrician about purchasing one.

Make sure that the First Aid kit items are in a sturdy, water proof container. You will want to keep this kit out of reach of siblings and other children. In the event of an emergency, provide basic first aid to the infant but it is vital to take the infant to a licensed health care provider.

Check infant First Aid Kits often to make sure that none of the products have expired. You do not want to use medicines, ointments or creams that are out-dated. Replace the items as needed to ensure safety and usability.

Infant First Aid Kit Paperwork Items:

• List of emergency numbers, names and addresses. If you're not used to getting to the new pediatrician's office keep a map from Mapquest with this list as well.
• Insurance card and information
• List of all current prescriptions the baby or child is taking for each child in the family

Infant First Aid Kit Medication Items:

• Pain and Fever Medication (such as infant Tylenol or Advil)
• Allergy Cough and Cold Medicine (such as generic Benadryl)
• Mix for Gastrointestinal Medicine (such as Electolyte Mix)
• Syrup of Ipecac

Infant First Aid Kit Ointments and Creams Items:

• Hydrocortisone Cream
• Triple Antibiotic Ointment
• Diaper Rash Cream
• Aloe Vera Cream

Infant First Aid Kit Dressing Supplies Items

• ¾ inch by 3 inch Band-Aids (qty 5)
• 1 inch by 3 inch Band-Aids (qty 10)
• 2 inch wide Gauze roll
• 3 inch by 3 inch Teflon Non-Stick Pad
• 4 inch by 4 inch Gauze Dressing Pads (qty 4)
• 3 inch elastic Ace type bandage
• Alcohol Wipes Pads (qty 10)
• Povidone Iodine (betadine) swabstick
• Povidone Iodine (betadine) pads (qty 3)
• Hand Sanitizer Wipes (qty 10)
  

Infant First Aid Kit Instruments Supplies

• Flexible Digital Thermometer (for oral and rectal use)
• 3" Needle Nose Metal Tweezers
• 5" Metal Bandage Scissors
• Instant Cold Pak
• 5 ml Medicine Dropper
• Easy Grip Tick Remover
• Tick Identification Card
• Infant fingernail clippers
• Toys and books for siblings

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