First aid kit
You should have a first aid kit at home, and maybe even one for use in the car and on the go. I was recommended the following:
- Bandages and swabs
- Triangle Scarf (used as a sling)
- Band-aids
- Wound care products
- Disposable gloves
- Digital thermometer
- Scissors
- Tweezers
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Extra blanket
- Antiseptic ointment (disinfection of wounds)
- Antibiotic ointment (for conjunctivitis)
- PABA-free sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher)
- Hydrocortisone cream (for lighter eczema or sunburn)
- Vaseline
- Soap
- A bottle of water
- Antipyretic suppositories
- Cough syrup
- First Aid Booklet
- Wet wipes for hands