The appearance of a newborn in a family brings a lot of worries to newly-made parents. The first month of a baby's life is a special time when a little man adapts to our world, and parents get used to new duties. With the appearance of the baby in each house, there are various devices for caring for the child. A very important role in this case is played by the first-aid kit for the newborn, which should always be at hand at the parents' disposal.
Children's first-aid kit for a newborn should include funds and preparations for bathing a baby, processing his navel, skin, a device for cleaning the nose and ears. In addition, in the first-aid kit for a newborn child, first aid means must be provided. For convenience, all these tools are recommended to be kept separately from the common home medicine chest. Below is a list of the main components of a home first-aid kit for a newborn:
- sterile cotton wool. Vata is needed for cleaning the baby's nose and ears. From it you will roll a small roller and gently clean the spout and ears. Use for these purposes, the ear can not be used, because they can injure the child;
- hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is an indispensable component of any first-aid kit for a newborn. It is necessary for the treatment of the baby's navel. Instead, you can use green, but modern pediatricians do not recommend this tool. Strongly dyeing green does not allow immediately to reveal the redness of the skin around the navel or suppuration, which significantly complicates further treatment;
- potassium permanganate. Manganese is used for bathing a baby. On the tray you need half a cup of strong solution;
- chamomile. Chamomile must be present in the newborn's first-aid kit, since this is a natural remedy with bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties. Decoction of chamomile is recommended to periodically add to the bath for bathing the baby instead of potassium permanganate, until the umbilical wound has healed;
- seeds of dill and fennel. Their broths are good for increased gas production in the baby's body;
- a small enema. From the smallest enema, it is possible to make a gas pipe, cutting off its upper part;
- thermometers. The thermometer is an important component of the infant's first-aid kit. One is necessary for measuring the body temperature of the baby, and the other is for measuring the temperature of the water for bathing;
- paracetamol. This remedy should be in the form of rectal suppositories or suspension. Paracetamol should be given only in the most extreme cases, in particular, if the temperature has risen above 38 ° C. Parents should be aware that neither aspirin nor analgin can be given to children under the age of three. Paracetamol is the only antipyretic agent that does not harm a newborn. In case of any health problems, a doctor should be called immediately;
- nazivin 0,01%. This is the only remedy for a cold for babies, which should be present in the newborn's first-aid kit. Nazivin acts for a long time and helps prevent the development of such serious diseases as otitis and chronic rhinitis;
- aspirator for the nose. A small aspirator is needed to remove mucus from a newborn's spout. It is used both as a prophylaxis and during a cold;
- means for skin care. For this, a variety of baby creams and powder are used.
In some pharmacies you can buy a pre-pack for a newborn. For example, the first-aid kit for the newborn "FEST" contains all the necessary drugs and means that may be needed during the first year of the child's life. It is not necessary that these funds should be used, but they should always be at hand. This will ensure the peace of the parents and the health of the baby.