First-Aid Kit for Parents
Every home should have a well-stocked first-aid kit that is easily
accessible. Having the necessary supplies on hand ahead of time will allow you
to deal with an emergency on short notice. Keep a first-aid kit in each
automobile and one at home. On family travels, don't forget to include a
first-aid kit.
A first aid kit can be purchased in drugstores or a local Red Cross
office, or you can construct your own. Use containers that are large, durable,
easy to transport, and simple to open if you construct one. Because they're
lightweight, have handles, and give a lot of space and different parts, plastic
tackle boxes or containers are great for storing art supplies.
What
Should Be Included in a First-Aid Kit?
Each of your first-aid kits should have the following items:
- An up-to-date first-aid manual
- A list of emergency phone numbers
- Sterile gauze pads of different sizes
- Bonding agent tape
- Adhesive bandages (Band-Aids) in quite a few sizes
- Flexible bandage
- A bandage
- Antiseptic wipes
- Soap
- Antibiotic ointment
- Antiseptic solution (like hydrogen peroxide)
- Hydrocortisone cream (1%)
- Acetaminophen plus ibuprofen
- Extra prescription medicines (if the family is going on holiday)
- Tweezers
- Sharp scissors
- Safety pins
- Disposable instant cold packs
- Calamine lotion
- Alcohol wipes or ethyl alcohol
- Thermometer
- Tooth safeguarding kit
- Plastic non-latex gloves (at least 2 pairs)
- Flashlight then extra batteries
- A blanket
- .Mouthpiece for giving CPR (you can get one from your local Red Cross)
- Keep a blanket in your kit as well.
After you've packed your first-aid
kits, do the following:
- Read the first-aid instructions to learn how to use the supplies in your kits. (If your children are old enough, go over the important themes with them.) Check to see if the manual is up to date by reading it from time to time.
- Keep first-aid kits out of reach of children but within easy reach of adults.
- Check the kits on a frequent basis. Replace any goods that are missing or have expired.
- Ascertain that babysitters and other caregivers are aware of the kit's location and how to utilize it.
- Make that the flashlight batteries are in good working order.
- Pack the first-aid kit in your checked luggage if you're flying. Many of the products will be prohibited from being carried on.
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