- Prescription medications
Take along a copy of the prescriptions and your doctor's phone number, just in case (although some pharmacies accept only local prescriptions). Include a medicine dropper or oral syringe, too. - Thermometer
Most digital thermometers can be used in the mouth, in the armpit, or rectally. - Baby acetaminophen or ibuprofen
Lowers fever and eases pain. - Liquid soap
Get the gel kind that doesn't require water. Useful for cleaning up scrapes as well as messy diaper changes when your child has diarrhea. - Antibiotic ointment
Helps heal cuts and scrapes and keeps them from becoming infected. - Sterile bandages
You might also include sterile gauze pads to clean up scrapes and stop bleeding. - Tweezers
Remove splinters or ticks. - Sunscreen and lip protection
Use on babies 6 months and older and in small amounts (on the face and back of the hands) in babies under 6 months. Look for SPF 15 or higher with UVA and UVB protection. - Insect repellent
Use repellent with DEET (up to 30 percent) or picaridin on babies 2 months and older. - Calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream
Soothes insect bites, rashes, and sunburn. - Cold pack
Reduces swelling from bumps, bites, and minor burns. Get the kind you just squeeze to start the cooling reaction. - First-aid pocket guide
Try Janet Zand's Parent's Guide to Medical Emergencies. - Electrolyte replacement solution
Helps prevent diarrhea-related dehydration. Some brands are made just for babies. Available in most pharmacies.
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