Infant first aid supplies

suzanne4, RN · May 2, 2005

First aid kit for infants in what type of situation? Daycare at home? Family related? There would be a difference in what would be needed....Can you be more specific?

Pediatric Critical Care Columnist · May 2, 2005

I made one for a first time mom as a shower gift a few years ago. I bought a nice container that sealed up tight and put a bunch of things in it:

a digital thermometer

a bath thermometer

a nasal aspirator

several oral med syringes

Tylenol drops

Oragel

Ovol

0.05% Otrivin drops

electrical outlet covers

drawer and cabinet locks

a gel ice pack

a box of Bandaids in assorted sizes and

a book on baby care

She loved it and I was asked to make several more. You might want to just go to the baby aisle of a major retailer and look at the stuff they have. You'll be able to customize your kit by choosing the things you'd be most likely to use.

bonjoduea · May 2, 2005

First aid kit for infants in what type of situation? Daycare at home? Family related? There would be a difference in what would be needed....Can you be more specific?

It is for my son's first child (my first grandchild) to keep at home or take with when they travel. So it is family related. But I would like it to have everything so in the middle of the night you're not searching for things you need.

KRVRN, BSN, RN · May 3, 2005

Coming from the mother of a 4-week old... MYLICON GAS DROPS!!!!!

No one ever actually EXPECTS to have a gassy, crying baby. But it's nice to have the gas drops on hand to avoid going to the 24-hr pharmacy bleary-eyed and frazzled to buy them at 0100!

suzanne4, RN · May 3, 2005

Then the suggestions above will work........also extra pacifiers......... :)

kids · May 9, 2005

I'm coming into this late but I did want to comment on the Tylenol drops.

Tylenol drops do not carry dosage labeling for infants under 6 months. For this reason they should not be given except on the advice of the pediatrician.

In my experience working in a peds clinic, fevers, especially in young infants, need to be evaluated.

bonjoduea · May 9, 2005

I'm coming into this late but I did want to comment on the Tylenol drops.
Tylenol drops do not carry dosage labeling for infants under 6 months. For this reason they should not be given except on the advice of the pediatrician.
In my experience working in a peds clinic, fevers, especially in young infants, need to be evaluated.

I was not aware of this. Is the same true of Motrin drops? I know every fever

should be evaluated, however in the instance where medical care is far away

is there a "safe" dose? Thanks. bonjoduea

kids · May 10, 2005

It is my understanding that ibuprophen should *never* be given younger than 6 months.

The clinic I worked at does not give it nor does the Peds practice where my grandson is a patient.

edited to add: I just checked my advice notebook.

The manufacturer of Tylenol has a dosage chart that starts at 6 pounds.

The one from Motrin infant drops says it is not to be given younger than 6 months.

bonjoduea · May 10, 2005

It is my understanding that ibuprophen should *never* be given younger than 6 months.
The clinic I worked at does not give it nor does the Peds practice where my grandson is a patient.
edited to add: I just checked my advice notebook.
The manufacturer of Tylenol has a dosage chart that starts at 6 pounds.
The one from Motrin infant drops says it is not to be given younger than 6 months.

Thanks for the advice. I guess it's been a LONG time since my kids were little. I appreciate any advice you have to give... THANKS!! bonjoduea