*Children's ibuprofen and acetaminophen (your doctor may recomment either)
*Calamine lotion, for insect bites & exposure to itch-inducing plants
*Hydrocortisone cream, for rashes, eczema & skin irritation
*Antibiotic ointment, for killing bacteria & soothing cuts
*Alcohol pads, instead of a big bottle, for disinfecting
*Flexible bandages, in a multipack, sum giant-size ones for big scrapes
*Kid's cough medicine, in a favorite flavor
*Shea butter, for chapped lips and cheeks
*Floss picks, easier for kids
*Dental floss, better for adults
*One tube of toothpaste, stock extras where there's more room
*Replacement toothbrushes, for forgetful overnight guests
*Acetaminophen and ibuprofen for adult aches
*Benadryl, an oral antihistamine, for allergic reactions
*Hard-core cough syrup [Robitussin] for grown-ups
*Saline nasal spray: a small bottle for each family member, so you don't pass germs
*Chewable antacids work for kids and adults
*A digital thermometer, quicker and safer than the breakable version
*Tweezers with angled tips, for splinters
*A small nail clipper
THE EXPERTS:
Betsy Ellis, school nurse in Memphis
Jenny Kuzjak, ER nurse in Charlottesville, Virginia
Julie Kardo & Naline Lai, pediatricians in Bucks County,PA & founders of the blog Two Peds in a Pod (twopedsinapod.com)
REMEMBER TO BE NICE! SMILE! & HOLD THE DOOR FOR SOMEONE TODAY :)
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