where can I find a short list of first aid tips for kids?!
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disinfectant eg, Dettol, Savlon
2 antiseptic ointment eg., gentian violet - also known as purple lotion
3 ointment for burns
4 rubbing alcohol
5 antihistamine ointment for itching of the skin
6 antihistamine syrup and / tablets for allergic reaction, runny nostrils, itching of the skin
7 pain-relieving ointment
8 pain-relieving tablets / syrup (these will work for fever)
9 flu tablets or liquid
10 oral rehydration salts (used for the treatment of dehydration in cases of vomiting and / or diarrhoea)
11 anti - diarrhoea medicine (not recommended for children !)
12 gas medicine
13 eyewash
14 sundry items - Q tips, gauze pads, adhesive tape, elastic bandage, bandaids, cotton, latex disposable gloves
15 a small pair of scissors
16 tweezers - great for removing splinters from wounds
17 disposable razor - to help in the cleaning of wounds
18 olive or mineral oil - either can be placed in the ear to aid in the removal of foreign bodies or wax ; mineral oil when taken orally can help to relieve constipation
19 thermometer - a digital one is easier to read than the old-fashioned mercury type
20 flashlight
21 ice pack (alternatives to this - placing ice in a small plastic bag or using a pack of frozen vegetables.)
22 hot water bottle (alternative - small plastic bottle filled with hot water and wrapped in a towel)
This is a really detailed list. I wouldn't put all of that in. I think you can use your common sense to figure out what things you really need.
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