For when he's sick...digital thermometer, plenty of syringes & droppers, nurofen, dimetap, fess + the snot-sucking thing lol!
For his eczema and nappy rash...dermaid has been great. For when his skin is not flared up...moogoo MSM cream!
In general...sling, swing, mobile (often distracts him for a few minutes of relief!), play mat, jolly jumper (!), teething toys - these are things that are used every day!
Definitely kiddie panadol! And NEVER forget to take it when you go away!
Vicks, if you don't have a nice oil like sweet almond oil and some cedarwood/eucalyptus with chamomile essential oils (I have quite a few essential oils, and some ESSENTIAL essential oils!) to rub into chests and backs and soles of feet for congestion at night.
We have two therms and never remember to use them - by the time DS has a fever, we know about it and don't need to know precise temps to know when it's time to take him to medical advice (HOT to touch is different from 'warmer than usual').
Like a PP said, a good sling is my number one absolute essential! In the absence of medications from pharmacies, going nekked under a wrap sling for the both of you will regulate the baby's temp better than lying alone, unwrapped - the skin to skin contact has various effects in the little one's system physiologically till you get to medical advice, including helping any distress the baby might be in.
I second Mayaness's advice about the sling - couldn't live without mine!! These are my baby essentials:
Baby Panadol, Nappy Mate nappy rash cream, Daktozin antifungal nappy rash cream, Fess Saline spray with the nose sucker!, Dermaid for rashes / eczma.
My gorgeous girl is being the clingiest baby this week and my sling has saved my bacon!
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, Dermaid for rashes / eczma.
And it's free!
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