If you have an infant you may need to add to the standard first aid kits. Although you should still include the usual times such as bandages, gauze, Neosporin, and alcohol wipes. You should also include gloves, ipecac syrup, infant versions of acetaminophen, antihistamine, and electrolyte solution, a digital thermometer for both rectal and ear readings, hydrocortisone, antibiotic cream, diaper rash cream, cold packs, infant fingernail clippers, medicine dropper, and eye wash. A card with your infant’s current height and weight updated every week, along with name and phone number of the child’s pediatrician, any current medications, allergies, and recent shot records. Since an infant is so much more sensitive to medication and toxic substances accurate weight is essential for giving medicine.
Include a card with the numbers for poison control and emergency numbers for your area. You should also include a recent picture of your child in the kit. In addition to the standard first aid kit all these items can help you take care of nearly any medical issue that your infant may suffer.
