"Ma, My Tummy Hurts"
Aparna Pengat | Mar 22, 2007
Emergencies happen… especially when you have kids. It could be a fever, a scrape or an allergy.
It is natural to get overwhelmed in situations like these. But don't panic. A well-stocked medical kit will help you react promptly.
Medicines for kids are age-specific. What works for your toddler, may not be the best remedy for your teen and vice versa.
Here are a list of age-specific medical necessities that you should always have at hand.
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Age: 0-14 months
The medications are similar for both infants and toddlers. However, the dosage varies. Consult your child specialist and make sure you know the right dosages.
- Paracetamol drops for fever and pain.
- Nose buds to remove any pollutants or foreign objects that may be blocking her nasal path. You could also keep saline drops for the same.
- Antibiotic creams for minor cuts and scratches.
- Baby lotion (non-perfumed), especially if your baby has dry skin.
Also, keep any specific medication that the doctor has prescribed for your newborn.
- Sterile cotton balls.
- Creams or ointments for diaper rashes.
- Your baby is teething around this age. So keep a teething ring handy.
Your little one is likely to be restless and bite anything within reach. She may even bite her lips or fingers. So keep a gel-based antiseptic cream handy for cuts.
- Once your baby starts solid and other formula foods, she will be prone to vomiting or diarrhoea. So always keep re-hydration fluids at hand.
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