How to Choose Baby Supplies for Medical Emergencies

As an expectant first-time parent, gathering baby supplies can be a bit overwhelming. Looking at the endless baby supplies at the local store, it's hard to know what your baby really would need in a medical emergency. The following steps will help you learn what first-aid baby supplies to buy and how to prepare yourself for most medical emergencies.

Things You'll Need

  • Pedialyte
  • Suction bulb
  • Cool-mist humidifier
  • Gas drops
  • Thermometer
  • Tylenol
  • Diaper cream

Instructions

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      Make sure you have a suction bulb, which is often supplied at the hospital. This device can not only suction fluid from a newborn's mouth, but can also suction mucus from a runny nose if a baby later gets a cold.

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      Purchase infant gas drops (Mylicon or Little Tummies are common brands) at the drugstore. These products contain the same active ingredient as the adult gas relief products, but in liquid form and dosed correctly for infants.

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      Purchase Infant Tylenol from the pain medicine section of the drugstore. Tylenol is a safe pain reliever and can also help bring down a fever.

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      Purchase a bottle of Pedialyte, which you can find at most drugstores. This electrolyte fluid is especially formulated for babies who are becoming dehydrated from excess vomiting.

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      Have a basic thermometer handy. It's best to take your baby's temperature under his or her arm. The ear-reading digital versions are not accurate in babies under six months.

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      Diaper cream is a must, since all babies get diaper rash from time to time.

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      If your baby gets a cold, it might be worthwhile to invest in a cool-mist humidifier and saline nose drops. Both help to clear the sinus passages and allow your baby to breathe more comfortably.

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