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A first-aid kit for children is a concern not only for current but also for future mothers. And because internet discussions are swarming with self-proclaimed experts, parents often unnecessarily buy various aids and medicines that they later don't even use. Therefore, pediatrician Tereza Sochorcová has prepared this first-aid kit guide for you, which will advise you on what you shouldn't be without at home for children's ailments.
Tereza je máma na plný úvazek, dětská lékařka a autorka blogu www.lecimdeti.cz, která miluje svoji práci a svého ročního syna Alberta. A jak sama říká, když se stala maminkou, tak se její pohled na některé lékařské „poučky“ docela změnil. Můžete se proto těšit na rady a tipy, které jsou vyzkoušené v praxi, ale jsou v pořádku i z lékařského hlediska. Vyznává zdravý životní styl a studuje funkční medicínu a výživu. Než odešla na mateřskou, působila na Dětském oddělení v Uherskohradišťské nemocnici. Kontaktovat ji můžete také na jejím Instagramu @lecimdeti.
What is essential to have in a home first aid kit
As they say, less is sometimes more. Therefore, to begin with, I recommend equipping the first aid kit with just the basics. After all, nowadays pharmacies are open daily, so it's not a problem to buy anything extra. We must also realize that medicines have a certain shelf life, which in most cases is not very long, and after that, the medications become less effective or their use becomes risky.
We must also bear in mind that a child is not a small adult, and it is necessary to acquire special medications for them that will not be dangerous for their age and weight due to their dosage and active substance. A child's metabolic and detoxification mechanisms operate differently than an adult's.
So, I tried to compile the shortest possible list of medications and aids that we can use both at home and when traveling. I personally keep my son's entire first aid kit in one small pouch, which I can then very easily pack into a travel bag without having to think further about whether we have everything necessary packed. In this first aid kit, I also have Vitamin D, which my son takes daily (as a child under 1 year should take 500 IU daily; I also give it in winter months when he is older).
If you are not 100% sure about any medication or its dosage, I always recommend consulting its use with a doctor. If your child's general practitioner is not available, you can always use specialized online consultations on the internet or call the pediatric department of a hospital.
What you'll need
Plasters, sterile dressings, bandages, scissors, tweezers, or special tweezers for removing ticks or splinters are very practical.
Thermometer, manual nasal aspirator, bottle of hand sanitizer gel, cream with protective SPF factor - remember that children under 6 months should not be exposed to direct sunlight – ideally, stay in the shade or a stroller, then choose creams for babies with mineral filters without nanoparticles.