There are so many things that we buy for a baby from the very basics to items that make the baby feel comfortable and happy. The baby’s hygiene and health are top priorities for a parent. There are a few items that should go into a newborn baby essential kit that will keep them safe and healthy. The most important among them is the newborn baby medical kit.
A newborn first aid kit consists of all emergency items that are required to treat minor illnesses, minor scrapes, bruises or injuries, indigestion or gas. By keeping the items ready, it is possible to be prepared to meet minor healthcare emergencies.
Illnesses are a part of growing up and are sometimes unavoidable, particularly as newborns with still-developing immune systems. As the baby grows and starts to roll over, crawl and walk, minor injuries are also inevitable. It is important to be prepared to handle such unforeseen minor emergencies, which can be easily managed at home without any intervention from a doctor or hospital. However, the newborn baby essential kit is only for minor medical situations or as a first step till you can see the doctor in cases where medical interventions are required.
The main question that many parents are faced with is whether to assemble the newborn essentials kit on their own or to buy it readymade off the market. A wise way to balance the two options would be to make a comprehensive newborn first aid kit list, buy a readymade kit with basic medical supplies, and add on the items that are missing from the kit.
Readymade newborn baby care kit sets come with basic medical supplies required for cold, cough, and fever like oral medication and saline nasal drops as well as supplies to clean injuries. It is important that the supplies in a newborn care kit are of good quality and have not reached their expiration date. Some other essentials needed in a newborn first aid kit are:
- Digital Baby Thermometer to monitor the baby’s temperature at home. In the case of babies under three months of age, any sign of fever should be dealt with by a healthcare provider. Between 3-6 months of age, temperatures of 102°F (38.9°C). PIGEON Digital Thermometer accurately measures temperature up to 2 decimals and has an in-built alarm for temperature above 37.80℃/ 100°F.
- Baby Nail Clippers – Newborn babies have soft and tender nails that tear easily and need to be kept well trimmed as they could hurt themselves by scratching their faces or bodies. PIGEON Safety Nail Scissors for Newborns have a small and thin blade with rounded tip and are completely safe to be used for cutting newborn baby’s nails.
- Nose Cleaner – A blocked nose can make sleeping difficult for infants, also making them cranky and irritable. A nose cleaner can help to effectively remove the mucous from the baby’s nose without discomfort. PIGEON Nose Cleaner has a squeezable silicone pump that clears mucus from a baby’s nose safely, not irritating the baby’s mucous membranes.
- Fever Plasters – When fever rises beyond a point, it can cause rashes and fits in babies. Fever plasters are a great way to bring down the baby’s body temperature quickly. PIGEON Fever Cool Plasters are suitably sized for baby foreheads and are a gentle, dermatologically approved product that helps relieve the baby’s fever by absorbing heat.
The baby’s first aid kit should also include a hygiene kit for newborn babies. Hygiene essentials like cotton balls and baby wipes for general cleaning and cotton swabs for cleaning areas like corners of eyes, bellybutton, and the ears, and an infant toothbrush should be part of the newborn’s emergency kit. PIGEON Cotton Balls are made of high quality 100% pure and soft cotton and have a convenient size that enables easy cleaning. PIGEON Cotton Swabs are made from 100 percent pure cotton of the highest quality, the smooth, pliable paper stem adds to the safety of the product for infants and are gentle even for premature babies. PIGEON Baby Water Wipes are a great solution for all cleaning emergencies. Made of 99% pure water, the baby wipes are paraben-free, fragrance-free, alcohol-free, and are suitable for new-borns. Once the baby is around 6 months of age, and the gums have hardened, the baby can start using a toothbrush. PIGEON Training Toothbrush Lesson 1 is one of the best baby toothbrushes for getting in the habit of properly holding the toothbrush and inserting it into the mouth as it has a soft textured grip and a safety shield to prevent choking.
