Key Takeaways

• Stock a back-to-school first aid kit with essentials like a digital thermometer, fever reducers, bandages and antiseptics to handle common illnesses and injuries at home.
• Include comfort and recovery items such as electrolyte drinks, a humidifier, ice packs and cough drops for sick days during the school year.
• Keep supplies organized in one easy-to-access location and create mini kits for your car, diaper bag or travel.
• Always store medications safely out of reach of children and away from heat or humidity to maintain effectiveness.

A new school year brings a fluttering of new emotions, new friends, new experiences, and of course, a plethora of new germs, illnesses and a need for mom to be the best bedside nurse she can be. And, as any seasoned mom knows, it always seems like illnesses flare up in the middle of the night or right before a three-day weekend. This year, as you are getting those backpacks and lunchboxes ready for first day duty, prepare to stock up on all the first aid safety supplies you think you may need to ease those boo-boos and back-to-school ailments.

Safety Supplies

Safety Tips

• Always reach out to the doctor if you have medical concerns.
• Did you know that if your kiddo can’t swallow a pill, some over the counter medications, like Motrin, have a powder version, which is easy to travel with!
• Keep all things in one spot if possible, and share with all adults in the house where items are so they are easily accessible even when you’re not home.
• Keep medications away from heat and out of reach of children! Best place to keep them is in the kitchen, away from bathroom humidity.
• Make sure to keep all items stocked and replace when used or getting low.
• Carry a mini kit in your car, in your diaper bag and when you go on vacations

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