Children can experience accidents, injuries, or sudden illness, anytime and anywhere, at home or outside the home. When this happens, is Mother ready to provide immediate assistance? To deal with these conditions quickly, a first aid kit (First Aid for Accidents) can be the answer.
The first aid kit holds the medicines and equipment needed to provide initial assistance in the event of an injury or illness. Although the existence of a first-aid kit is often overlooked, the contents of the box can save the life of your child.
What are the contents of a first aid kit for children?
The contents of the first aid kit can be adjusted to the child's needs. For example, if your child has a history of asthma, you certainly need to prepare an inhaler or breathing apparatus. But there are certain medicines and equipment that generally need to be provided, including:
Drugs
- Antibiotic ointment that is safe for children aged 2 years and over.
- Antiseptic solution.
- Gel to relieve insect bites.
- Medication for fever and pain relievers for children
- Calamine lotion to relieve skin irritation, rashes and sunburn.
- Salt solution (0.9% NaCl saline) can be used to remove foreign matter from the eye (irrigation).
- Medications to deal with allergies.
- Alcohol to sterilize tools.
- Anti-mosquito oil or lotion for babies or children.
- Liquid child soap.
- Little's personal medicine, for example anti-seizure drugs.
Medical equipment
- Bandages for children.
- Bandages for wounds.
- Kids nail clippers.
- Blunt scissors.
- Sharp scissors to cut bandages or other needs.
- Cotton ball to wipe or clean the child's nose or ears.
- Thermometer, it is recommended to choose a digital thermometer that shows faster results.
- Bulb syringe / nasal aspirator.
- Petroleum jelly and sterile gauze, usually used for treatment after circumcision.
- Spoonful measure to give medicine. Sterile cotton.
- Gauze roll.
- Gloves that are not made of rubber.
- Small flashlight to check your baby's ears, eyes, or nose.
- Tweezers to lift objects that might stick to the skin.
- Antiseptic wipes can be used to clean wounds or clean hands.
In addition to the items above, Mother can also complete this box with a piece of paper containing a brief guide so that the Mother or whoever is looking after Little One knows what to do.
How to Prepare the Right First Aid Box
To make it easier for others, for example child caregivers, during an emergency situation, you can complete the first-aid kit with a list of emergency telephone numbers, such as hospital telephone numbers, pediatricians, Mother and Father contact numbers, police, firefighters, and neighbors or relatives the closest.
Last but not least, when choosing a first aid kit, choose one that is easy to carry but sturdy and waterproof. Make sure the box is big enough to contain all the equipment you need. Place it in a location that is easy for Mother to reach but far from the reach of children. Do not let Mother still confused when searching for emergencies. It is also important to put a red cross or "P3K" on the box so that it is easy to find other people who might be looking after your child.
In addition, check the contents of the first aid kit regularly. Discard expired drugs and drugs that are not used. Some types of drugs will be damaged if exposed to heat or cold continuously. This is the reason, it is necessary to check the first aid kit placed in the car more often.
Although careful, sometimes accidents or illness cannot be avoided. With a P3K box that is always ready, you can minimize the risks that might occur to your child.
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