Newborn Health & first aid products.
The First Year
During the first year of parenthood, you might encounter situations that challenge your medical knowledge, from common colds to daily mishaps.
When your baby is injured or unwell, it can be distressing, but having a well-prepared first aid kit can make a difference. By keeping necessary supplies within reach, you can avoid scrambling during emergencies. Follow this guide to equip your medicine cabinet or baby first aid kit, ensuring you are ready for minor injuries and illnesses. While providing at-home care is crucial for a sick baby, always consult your pediatrician before administering any medications or treatments to an infant.
What Should be in a Baby First Aid Kit?
"A thermometer and fever reducer are essential," states Alexis Phillips, DO, a pediatrician at Memorial Hermann Medical Group Pediatrics in Atascocita, Texas. It's advisable for parents to carry these items while traveling, as you never know when your baby might develop a fever, Phillips adds. The next page is a list of other first aid essentials to assist you in managing minor health issues and illnesses at home.
Below is a list of other first aid essentials to assist you in managing minor health issues and illnesses at home.
Blunt scissors
Baby thermometer
Cotton balls (avoid using swabs for cleaning baby's nose or ears)
Baby brush or comb
Medicine dropper
Bulb syringe/nasal aspirator
Saline nasal drops (approved by AAP as an alternative to cough and cold medicine)
Petroleum jelly and sterile gauze (for circumcision care)
Baby nail clippers
Baby gas drops (AAP-approved Simethicone) or gripe water
Infant Acetaminophen (Tylenol brand, safe for use after 12 weeks)
Antibiotic cream (safe for ages 2 and above) & Band-aids
Tweezers
Infant toothbrush
