I think i should use a first aid kid...and im a babysitter...what should...

[littlelady4eva]

...i put in it to bring to jobs??? The kids i babysit are usually really litle...infants/toddlers

[STEPHANIE]

bandaids, neosporin, tweezers, ear thermometer, NO MEDS unless the parent tells you what to give. Those little ice packs.

That should be about it unless your just not supervising them.

[Tanya]

most parents have all this stuff, but a good idea for you to keep a kit just incase!

get a regular American Red Cross first aid kit like this: http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/602-7652756-4213464?ASIN=B000X1PA3I&AFID=Froogle&LNM=B000X1PA3 I|American_Red_Cross_Emergency_Preparedness_106pc. _First_Aid_Kit&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B000X1PA3I&r ef=tgt_adv_XSG10001 , then add:
-local poison control phone number
-cpr cheat sheet (though you should already be certified)

and a form for parents to fill out w/ important info (list any allergies, their emergency numbers, like their cell numbers, grandma's number, the neighbor's number, baby's blood type, any special medication instructions - anything needed or anything off limits, special food directions......) Like this one: http://childparenting.about.com/od/lifeathome/a/babysitter.htm (mid page, "babysitter checklist link"... but you can make up your own, this is just an option - make sure to put the emergency permission part, you just never know if lightning will strike the house and you need to give the hospital permission or something!)

Here's a great resource too: http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/courses/babyindex.html

[jillybird]

No medications, it is not your job to medicate any child in yur care. If they are sick enough to need medication you need to contact the parents. I would ask all your parents where the First Aid kit is kept as they are the only ones who know what their preferred items are. Some children are allergic to certain dressings and creams. No school or nursery is allowed to apply creams or ointments without written permission so I would assume this also applied to babysitters. ( uk)

[Chelsea ?]

I'm sure the parents have a first aid kit or things you would need for just in case emergencies.

Anyway Include the following in each of your first-aid kits:
first-aid manual
sterile gauze
adhesive tape
adhesive bandages in several sizes
elastic bandage
antiseptic wipes
soap
antibiotic cream (triple-antibiotic ointment)
antiseptic solution (like hydrogen peroxide)
hydrocortisone cream (1%)
acetaminophen and ibuprofen
extra prescription medications (if the family is going on vacation)
tweezers
sharp scissors
safety pins
disposable instant cold packs
calamine lotion
alcohol wipes or ethyl alcohol
thermometer
plastic gloves (at least 2 pairs)
flashlight and extra batteries
mouthpiece for administering CPR (can be obtained from your local Red Cross)
your list of emergency phone numbers
blanket (stored nearby)

Keep out of reach from children.

[Chrystal J]

It you go to Wal-Mart or CVS they have first aid kits already made up for like $10.00, they have a little of everything in them.