Diaper Bag First Aid – What you need in your bag to tend to boo boos on the go!

September 16, 2009 by Cindy

When my daughter first started walking I suddenly realized that I needed to trade out the binkies and bottles in my diaper bag for bandages and Neosporin.  Although there are some prepackaged kits available, all of the ones I found online or in stores were either too bulky, not made for children and/or infants or not inclusive enough.

After talking to some fellow moms and researching the topic extensively online, I compiled the following list of must haves to tend to your little one’s boo boos on the go.

  • Emergency Information – On a piece of paper or index card write down:
    • Children’s names and date of birth
    • Your mobile
    • Spouse’s mobile
    • Pediatrician’s name and number
    • Poison Control (The American Association of Poison Control Centers’ national emergency hotline: (800) 222-1222.)
    • Any allergies
    • The proper doses for the medications included in your kit.
  • First Aid
    • (5) 3/4 “ X 3” self adhesive bandages (average self stick bandages)
    • (2) 3” knee & elbow bandages
    • Sting/pain relief spray or pads (Benadryl makes one and there is a CVS brand that is much les expensive) The CVS brand relieves the itching and pain from minor cuts, burns, scrapes, rashes (e.g. poison ivy) and insect bites.
    • (4) 2”X2” gauze pads
    • (4) Antiseptic wipes
    • Antibiotic ointment – Neosporin makes a convenient spray on version (Neo To Go).  I have also found a CVS generic version. Target’s regular price on the Neo To Go was less than the CVS brand.
    • Tweezers (splinters)
    • iPhone App – I have a first aid app on my phone.  Not sure if I would have time to use it in case of a real emergency, but figured it could come in handy in case of a broken bone, nose bleed or burn.
  • Over the Counter Medicines – Keep in separate zip lock to avoid messes caused by spills. Always check proper dosages based on your child’s age and weight. When in doubt, consult your child’s physician or pharmacist.
    • Fever reducer – Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
    • Upset stomach medication – Kids Tums or Little Tummies (I put 5 in a small baggie to save space)
    • Anti-allergy – Benadryl for allergic reactions.  Make sure you buy one made for kids and review the proper dosage.   Benadryl makes these convenient single shots for kids.  I would never have thought to bring this, but I have a friend who found out on vacation that her child had a nut allergy.  Luckily she had Benadryl with her.  My sister had a similar incident with her eldest daughter and an allergic reaction to a bee sting.
  • Stickers and Lollipop – I added a few stickers and a lollipop to my kit.  My little patient sometimes needs a distraction after getting a skinned knee!

I set a reminder in my calendar to check all of my first aid kits once a year to make sure they are stocked and none of the contents have expired.

If you haven’t already, sign up for an infant/child CPR class.  It is a good idea to have your nanny become certified too.  For a list of local Red Cross Infant/Child CPR classes click here.

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