Care for child

A Well-stocked first-aid kit. kept in the easy reach,is a necessity in every home.Having supplies gathered ahead of time will hellp you handle an emergency at a moment’s notice. you should keep one first aid-kit in your home and one in each car. Be sure to bring first-aid kit on family vacations.

Choose containers for your kits that are roomy,durable,easy to carry,and simple to open. Plastic boxes or containers are ideal,since they are lightweight,have handles, and offer a lotof space.

Include the folloing in each of your first-aid kits:

• first-aid manual
• sterile gauze
• adhesive tape
• adhesive bandages in several sizes
• elastic bandage
• antiseptic wipes
• soap
• antibiotic cream
• antiseptic solution like savlon
• acetaminophen or paracetamol
• tweezers
• sharp scissors
• safety pins
• disposable instant cold packs
• calamine lotion
• alcohol wipes or ethyl alcohol
• thermometer
• plastic gloves (at least 2 pairs)
• flashlight and extra batteries
• mouthpiece for administering CPR (can be obtained from your local Red Cross)
• your list of emergency phone numbers
• blanket (stored nearby)

After you have stocked your first-aid kits:

• Read the entire first-aid manual so you’ll understand how to use the contents of your kits.
  (If your children are old enough to understand, review with them as well.)
• Store first-aid kits in places that are out of children’s reach but easily accessible for adults.
• Check the kits regularly. Replace missing items or those that may have become outdated.