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Prescription medications
Also bring a copy of the prescriptions and your doctor's phone number, just in case, but bear in mind that some pharmacies accept only local prescriptions. Include a medicine dropper or oral syringe as well.
Thermometer
You'll probably want a digital oral thermometer.
Children's acetaminophen or ibuprofen
For lowering fever and easing pain.
Liquid soap
Get the gel kind that doesn't require water. Useful for cleaning up scrapes as well as messy diaper changes when your child has diarrhea.
Antibiotic ointment
To help heal cuts and scrapes and keep them from becoming infected.
Sterile bandages
You may also include sterile gauze pads to clean up scrapes and staunch bleeding.
Tweezers
For removing splinters or ticks.
Sunscreen
Find one that's SPF 15 or higher, with both UVA and UVB protection. Include lip protection as well.
Insect repellent
Use 5-10 percent DEET for young children, 25 percent for adults.
Calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream
To soothe insect bites, rashes, and sunburn.
Cold pack
To reduce swelling from bumps, bites, and minor burns. Get the kind you just squeeze to start the cooling reaction.
First aid pocket guide
Try Janet Zand's Parent's Guide to Medical Emergencies.
Electrolyte replacement solution
Helps prevent diarrhea-related dehydration. Some brands are made for children, like Pedialyte.
