From the pages of the Baby & Child Care Encyclopedia: Chapter 8, Safety and First Aid
Keeping a stocked first aid kit at the ready—and checking it regularly to make sure nothing is missing—will cut down on panic when you’re faced with a bumped head or a scraped knee. Take note of the following supply list and schedule some time to go over and replenish the supplies you keep at home.
What to keep in your first aid kit
A first aid kit for home use should contain the following. Remember to check your supplies and replenish them often.
Emergency telephone numbers for EMS, the local poison control centre and personal doctors; include the home and workplace phone numbers of family members, friends and neighbours who can help
Sterile gauze pads (dressings) in small and large squares to place over wounds
Adhesive tape
Roller and triangular bandages to hold dressings in place or to make an arm sling
Adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
Scissors
Tweezers
Safety pins
Ice bag or instant ice packs
Disposable gloves, such as surgical or examination gloves (non-latex, non-vinyl)
Flashlight, with extra batteries in a separate bag
Antiseptic wipes, soap and hand sanitizer
Pencil and pad
Emergency blanket
Eye patches
Thermometer
Barrier devices, such as pocket mask or face shield
Canadian Red Cross childcare first aid and CPR manual2
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