Children need child-size doses of over-the-counter medicines. In preparation for stocking a vacation home I asked some of my children what medicines they like to have on hand for their littler kids. Here is a list of things they include:
Children’s acetaminophen
Children’s ibuprofen
Children’s Claritin
Children’s Benadryl
Epi-Pen Jr.
Hylands 4 Kids Cold ‘n Cough (good cold medicine for kids 2+)
Children’s Mucinex (4+)
Little Remedies Honey Cough syrup (good for kids 1+)
Children’s Sudafed (6+)
Mentholatum Kids
Vicks VapoRub
Children’s Multi-Symptom Cold (4+)
A bottle of kid-strength diluted peppermint oil
A bottle of diluted garlic oil for ear aches
Albuterol sulfate (prescription) and a nebulizer for breathing problems
Thermometer (include disposable sleeves)
A bug bite stick
Bandaids (latex free to avoid skin reactions)
First aid/antibiotic ointment
Medicine spoon or cup
What do you include?
