What should a toddler medicine cabinet have?

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The article was professionally consulted by resident Doctor Duong Van Sy - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital. Doctor has 09 years of experience in the field of Pediatrics.

1. What should a medicine cabinet for children have?

Children's medicine cabinet includes the following items:
Electronic thermometer Non-aspirin syrup pain relievers for children such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen Calamine lotion or hydrocortisone topical cream (0.5%) to treat for insect bites and rashes Alcohol to clean thermometers, tweezers and scissors Lubricants for rectal thermometers Antibacterial ointment for cuts and scrapes Tweezers for debris A sharp pair of scissors A safe manicure scissors Child-safe sunscreen lotion Child-safe insect repellent Nasal aspirator bulb syringe to draw mucus out of a blocked nose

Adhesive strips of various sizes and shapes. Bandage (1 - 5 cm wide) Gauze pads (5x5 and 10x10 cm) Adhesive bandages Sterilized cotton swabs Cotton swabs Mild liquid soap (bactericidal and deodorant soaps may be too strong for children's sensitive skin) ) Baby shampoo Moisturizer soothes baby's skin Measuring device: Syringe, cup, spoon to measure dose A pack of tongue depressors to check for sore throat Heating pad One bottle of hot water and ice pack One Small flashlight for checking ears, nose, throat and eyes First-Aid manual.

2. Add to your child's medicine cabinet when needed

Supplement the medicine cabinet with rehydration and electrolyte products, antidiarrheal drugs, ... if recommended by the pediatrician.
If your child is allergic to bee stings, shrimp, peanuts, ... carry an anaphylaxis (epinephrine) kit with you and keep another set in your first aid kit.

The adequate supply of medicines to the family medicine cabinet or the medicine cabinet for young children helps parents to use the treatment of their children's illnesses in case of emergency, because they cannot go to the hospital for many reasons. However, with some antipyretic drugs, parents need to use the right dose and time, it is best to consult a qualified doctor before treating the child. Especially when the child shows abnormal signs, parents should take the child to the medical center for examination and treatment, to avoid dangerous complications.
Vinmec International General Hospital is the address for receiving and examining respiratory diseases that infants and young children are susceptible to: viral fever, bacterial fever, respiratory infection, pneumonia in children, .... With modern equipment, sterile space, minimizing the impact as well as the risk of disease spread. Along with that is the dedication from the doctors with professional experience with pediatric patients, making the examination no longer a concern of the parents.
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Reference source: babycenter.com