Digital thermometer
Infants' liquid non-aspirin pain reliever
Topical calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream (1/2 percent) for insect bites and rashes
Rubbing alcohol to clean thermometers, tweezers, and scissors
Petroleum jelly to lubricate thermometer
Antibacterial ointment for cuts and scrapes
Tweezers for splinters and ticks
Sharp scissors
Safety manicure scissors
Child-safe sunscreen lotion
Child-safe insect repellent
Children's liquid decongestant
Nasal aspirator bulb syringe
Adhesive bandages (various shapes and sizes)
Gauze rolls (1/2 to 2 inches wide)
Gauze pads (2x2 and 4x4 inches)
Adhesive tape
Sterilized cotton balls
Cotton-tipped swabs
Mild liquid soap
Medicine dropper, oral syringe or calibrated cup/spoon
Heating pad
Hot-water bottle and ice pack
Small flashlight (to check nose, throat, and ears)
First-aid manual (The American Red Cross' Standard First Aid & Personal Safety gives detailed advice)
