iv a baby and a 3 year old, what do i need in a first aid box so that il alwys have what i need... just incase
2007-01-20 01:17:29 · 12 answers · asked by lolly 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
A well-stocked first-aid kit, kept within easy reach, is a necessity in every home. Having supplies gathered ahead of time will help you handle an emergency at a moment's notice. You should keep one first-aid kit in your home and one in each car. Also be sure to bring a first-aid kit on family vacations.
Choose containers for your kits that are roomy, durable, easy to carry, and simple to open. Plastic tackle boxes or containers for storing art supplies are ideal, since they're lightweight, have handles, and offer a lot of space.
Include the following in each of your first-aid kits:
* first-aid manual
* sterile gauze
* adhesive tape
* adhesive bandages in several sizes
* elastic bandage
* antiseptic wipes
* soap
* antibiotic cream (triple-antibiotic ointment)
* antiseptic solution (like hydrogen peroxide)
* hydrocortisone cream (1%)
* acetaminophen and ibuprofen
* extra prescription medications (if the family is going on vacation)
* tweezers
* sharp scissors
* safety pins
* disposable instant cold packs
* calamine lotion
* alcohol wipes or ethyl alcohol
* thermometer
* plastic gloves (at least 2 pairs)
* flashlight and extra batteries
* mouthpiece for administering CPR (can be obtained from your local Red Cross)
* your list of emergency phone numbers
* blanket (stored nearby)
After you've stocked your first-aid kits:
* Read the entire first-aid manual so you'll understand how to use the contents of your kits. (If your children are old enough to understand, review the manuals with them as well.)
* Store first-aid kits in places that are out of children's reach but easily accessible for adults.
* Check the kits regularly. Replace missing items or medicines that may have expired.
2007-01-20 02:35:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the general items mentioned, keep a bulb syringe to suction the mouth and nose. Also, keep a list of Emergency Numbers, such as 911 or local Fire-Ambulance-police, Doctor,Hospital, and Poison Control Center.Also, a penlight and Pencil/Pen and paper so in an Emergency you don't waste time searching for them.
2007-01-22 03:46:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On top of the usual
Two epipnes of atopene or adrenaline (for anaphalytic shock), Serium for local poisionus wildlife, scapple and sterile tube, gloves and goggles poss vision for blood splats as most deseases can enter via the eye.
If they get to teenage... anti water poisioning emergency medicine (in case of ecstasy and too much water. likewise if drunk too much water), ashma inhailer.
Several superglue (its surgery glue) tubes.
Torch/pref hands free.
Splint
Burns pads of some kind.
Milk (long life) in case drinks bleach... (this only helps a little).
2007-01-20 01:33:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bandages, Medicine (Calpol) for a little child, face wipes, plasters(makesure he's not allergic to them), thermometer, paracetemol (for adults). There are lots of things you might need. You can buy whole packs from pharmacies, such as Lloyds and Boots.
2007-01-23 05:45:49 · answer #4 · answered by Doreen H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plasters
Bandages
Eyewash
Scissors (blunt ended - in case kids get hold of it)
Tweezers (always handy for splinters)
Antiseptic cream
Couple of Calpol sachets (no more than a couple in case kids get to it)
Plus anything else you feel happy to store - not medicine/paracetomol !
2007-01-20 01:23:57 · answer #5 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plasters,bandages,antiseptic wipes,sling,eye-bath and rinse,scissors and pain relief tablets these are basic you could also have a spray of plastic skin,pressure bandage the list could go on and on, most supermarkets will sell a basic first aid kit.
2007-01-22 01:09:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi first and foremost antiseptic creams plasters cotton wool sterile water, and sterie strips and for children i think is a good idea is to pack a lolly in there so that you can try to clam them down and that should help you sort out the cut/graze ect hope this helps you out.
2007-01-20 03:03:34 · answer #7 · answered by LISA G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gloves, hydroxide, baby Tylenol, dis infective whips, a thomometer, blunt scissors, bandages, gauze pads, band aids, gauze tape, suntan lotion for the summer, aloe for burns, acholol whips, finger nail clippers, acholol, butterfly bandages.
2007-01-22 05:29:39 · answer #8 · answered by kb201A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could just go and get one for $5 at a drugstore
2007-01-20 01:21:04 · answer #9 · answered by prettydarling1000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-tylenol (or other pain medication)
-gauze
-pressure bandage (tensor bandage)
-sling
-bandaids
-cotton balls
-antiseptic
-medical trape
try this site as well:
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/first_aid_kits/page5_em.htm
You can also buy them if you want as well.
2007-01-20 01:23:28 · answer #10 · answered by Popsicle_1989 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋