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
- Moldable ice packs
- Tweezers
- Heating pad
- Fever reducer (Tylenol, Motrin)
- Digital thermometer
- Gatorade
- Ginger Ale
- Alcohol wipes
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Different size Band-Aids
- Antibiotic cream (Neosporin)
- Q-tips
- Tissues
- Anti-bite cream
- Eye drops (Visine)
- Aquaphor
- Blistex
- Cough drops
- Aloe
- Elastic bandage
- Cool-mist humidifier
- Burn ointment
- Small flashlight
- Adhesive tape
- Small eyeglass repair kit
- Hand sanitizer
- Wash cloths
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Antacid (Tums)
- Antidiarrheal (Pepto-Bismol)
- Saline nasal spray
- Oral antihistamine (Benadryl)
- Nail clippers
- Safety pins
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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