| It's Back to School time. We parents know that this is | | | | - bruise treatment (such as BruiseMD) for minor |
| the real beginning of the year -- January is just for | | | | contusions and bruises |
| practice. | | | | - bandages (such as Band-Aids) for scrapes and cuts |
| We venture into the mall or the discount store armed | | | | -- multiple sizes are a practical idea, and bright colors |
| with our credit cards and our school supply lists, | | | | can distract kids from the scrape or cut |
| gathering markers and dorm sheets and the brand of | | | | - calamine lotion for insect bites or rashes |
| shoes that is cool this year. | | | | - sunblock for everyday use -- get kids in the habit |
| It's time to restock the medicine cabinet, too. | | | | young |
| Whether it's been an active summer and the first aid | | | | - witch hazel to clean cuts and abrasions |
| supplies have gotten depleted, or the family have been | | | | - decongestant (such as Sudafed) for colds and |
| couch potatoes and school sports are beckoning, this | | | | allergies |
| is a great time of year to make sure you have | | | | - aloe vera for burns or sunburn |
| everything you need for those bumps and bruises, little | | | | - a thermometer -- a fever can suggest a need for a |
| emergencies and everyday "owies." | | | | visit to the doctor |
| Here's a list of the basics: | | | | Having these things on hand will let you get through the |
| - aspirin or acetamenophen (such as Tylenol) for pain | | | | busy Back to School season without any emergency |
| -- check with your pediatrician before using aspirin with | | | | trips to the drugstore. The last thing you need right |
| children | | | | now is extra stress! |