Remember to keep these and all grooming and medical supplies on a high shelf or bin so your little one won’t be tempted to grab and mouth them once he becomes mobile.
•A digital thermometer.
Most digital thermometers are fast, accurate, and inexpensive, so any brand will do (and you could decide whether to take your infant’s temperature rectally or under his armpit).
•A nasal aspirator.
Your stuffed-up sweetie can’t use tissues yet, so you’ll be using this baby care product (shaped like a mini turkey baster) to clear congestion. Squeeze the bulb first, then insert the tip into your infant’s teeny nostril and release it to collect mucus.
•Liquid pain reliever for infants.
Babies younger than six months old can take only liquid acetaminophen (Tylenol) to bring down a fever; when your baby hits her half-birthday mark, you can also use ibuprofen. (Remember, kids should never take aspirin.) Most liquid pain relievers come with a calibrated medicine dropper (to be sure you give the right dose).
•A rehydrating fluid
For infants (like Pedialyte) to be used at your doctor’s say-so if your baby has diarrhea or isn’t taking enough fluids when she’s sick.
•Rubbing alcohol or alcohol wipes.
Doctors no longer recommend swabbing your baby’s umbilical stump with alcohol, but you’ll want a bottle or box on hand to sterilize the thermometer.
•Hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion
For rashes and itchy bug bites.
•Sunscreen in a gentle, baby-friendly formula.
A floppy hat goes only so far (though it’s cute!) in protecting your baby’s sensitive skin from the sun, so apply sunscreen to areas that can’t easily be covered with clothes (yes, even on a baby younger than six months).
•A digital thermometer.
Most digital thermometers are fast, accurate, and inexpensive, so any brand will do (and you could decide whether to take your infant’s temperature rectally or under his armpit).
•A nasal aspirator.
Your stuffed-up sweetie can’t use tissues yet, so you’ll be using this baby care product (shaped like a mini turkey baster) to clear congestion. Squeeze the bulb first, then insert the tip into your infant’s teeny nostril and release it to collect mucus.
•Liquid pain reliever for infants.
Babies younger than six months old can take only liquid acetaminophen (Tylenol) to bring down a fever; when your baby hits her half-birthday mark, you can also use ibuprofen. (Remember, kids should never take aspirin.) Most liquid pain relievers come with a calibrated medicine dropper (to be sure you give the right dose).
•A rehydrating fluid
For infants (like Pedialyte) to be used at your doctor’s say-so if your baby has diarrhea or isn’t taking enough fluids when she’s sick.
•Rubbing alcohol or alcohol wipes.
Doctors no longer recommend swabbing your baby’s umbilical stump with alcohol, but you’ll want a bottle or box on hand to sterilize the thermometer.
•Hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion
For rashes and itchy bug bites.
•Sunscreen in a gentle, baby-friendly formula.
A floppy hat goes only so far (though it’s cute!) in protecting your baby’s sensitive skin from the sun, so apply sunscreen to areas that can’t easily be covered with clothes (yes, even on a baby younger than six months).
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