Keeping a well-stocked first-aid kit in the car can be a smart precaution.
Here, a pediatrician shares their first-aid kit must-haves.
As for the kit itself, opt for a waterproof one.
(Wouldnt want a spilt juice box to add a sugary topcoat to everything.)
The glove compartment is always a good choice.
The most common injuries faced when out with your kids are cuts and scrapes, says Dr. Schwarzwald.
Heidi Schwarzwald, MD, specializes in pediatrics and is the deputy chief medical officer at Aetna Medicaid.
Gauze pads are useful for holding pressure for bleeding scrapes or bloody noses, says Dr. Schwarzwald.
Dont treat your kiddos bloody nose like our parents did for ours, though.
We no longer recommend tipping the head back, like we used to.
Bandages are a must anywhere you are traveling with children, says Dr. Schwarzwald.
Neosportin is a solid bet, but off-brand ointments will do the trick, too.
territory, youll be glad you had butterfly closures on hand.
The key to caring for a sprain is RICErest, ice, compression, and elevation.
Just in case soccer practice ends in a twisted ankle, she suggests having ace wraps close by.
If you keep a cooler in your car, consider keeping ice packs on hand, too.
Heidi Schwarzwald, MD, specializes in pediatrics and is the deputy chief medical officer at Aetna Medicaid.
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(You already have a distraught child to deal with.)
Just be sure to keep these out of reach of little ones hands.
from the backseat, Dr. Schwarzwald recommends keeping an after-bite spray or wipes in your car.
They will help relieve the itch from bites, and relieve your ears from whining.
For $10, a bottle of Dermoplast is a good idea.
And the no-touch applicator is a game-changer for keeping your car clean from spills and drips.
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