Medicine Cupboard

Every house should have a “Medicine Chest” or"Medicine Cupboard" and with a baby or small child there are a few basic medicines that no home should be without. 

But besure that:

• All medicines should be kept in a lockable place out of the reach of those tiny hands!
• All instructions should be strictly adhered to and not used beyond their ‘use by’ date.

The Essentials should include the following:

• Infant paracetamol - liquid or suppository form  (brings down temperatures and as a general pain reliever).
• Medicine spoon, dropper or syringe
• A first aid kit (assorted plasters and antiseptic cream, disinfectant and cotton wool)
• Thermometer
• Decongestant / inhalants for snuffly noses
• nappy rash cream
• Teething gel
• insect sting spray
• colic drops
• sun block

Holiday Medicine Checklist

When you go on holiday by yourself ,whatever you forget ,you can make do without. But, when you bring the kids!! Unless, you are really made of  tough stuff improvisation is really hard on your ears, your nerves and any patience you might have thought you had!!

Here’s a list that is worth running through and making sure you have the essentials for you and your family...

 

regular prescription medicines	anti-diarrhoea tablets	pain killers
travel sickness pills	antiseptic cream & wipes	lip balm
children’s paracetemol	plasters	sun cream & after sun
antihistamines	rehydration sachets	sun hats
E11 form (for europe)	calamine cream	sun glasses
burn cream	insect repellent	insect nets

Protect your Children from second-hand smoke. 

• Make your home a smoke free zone.
• If someone is minding your children in their home, you can ask them to keep it a smoke free whilst your children are there.
• Avoid smoking in the car.
• Make sure that the smoking regulations are being kept in your child's crèche, playgroup or school.