14 first-aid kit essentials
Now that you’re a parent, it’s time to adult up and create a first-aid kit. But what exactly should you put in it?
Updated Jul 31, 2017
Illustration: Alex Westgate
14 First-aid kit essentials
Polysporin (antibiotic cream)
First-aid manual
Antiseptic wipes
Fine-tipped tweezers
Sterile gauze pads (also called dressings) for larger wounds
Elastic bandages
Painkillers (children’s acetaminophen or ibuprofen)
Thermometer
Shears
Flashlight
Band-Aids (characters optional but magically healing)
Benadryl (children’s antihistamine)
Hydrocortisone cream
Instant cold pack (activates when you bend it)
$3, well.ca
Read more: Summer first-aid guide: How to treat minor injuries First-aid checklist What to do if your child is choking
This article was originally published on Jun 12, 2016
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