Basic Equipment for Your First Aid Cabinet
Part of the Children’s Health For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition)
Make sure you have a store of basic medical equipment handy in your home – but always keep it out of reach from the children. Stock up on:
Sticking plasters
Bandages, gauze, and tape
Antibacterial cleansing wipes
Sling, or scarf for a home-made sling
Thermometer
Tweezers, scissors, and safety pins
Infant paracetamol









