{"id":21710,"date":"2025-02-06T12:00:57","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T10:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/?p=19113"},"modified":"2025-02-11T14:58:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T12:58:27","slug":"building-your-newborns-first-aid-kit-with-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/blog\/2025\/02\/06\/building-your-newborns-first-aid-kit-with-love\/","title":{"rendered":"Building your newborn\u2019s first aid kit with love"},"content":{"rendered":"

Monthly Safety Guide brought to you by Panado<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

When you become a parent, you quickly realise that preparation is key \u2013 whether it\u2019s scheduling life around nap times, keeping nappies and wet wipes fully stocked, or having the right supplies ready to care for your little one when pain and fever strikes.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Adding Panado<\/a> to your baby\u2019s first aid kit gives you peace of mind, knowing gentle relief is on hand when it\u2019s needed most.<\/p>\n

Baby first aid kit essentials:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

A digital thermometer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every first aid kit needs a digital thermometer. Most babies have a normal body temperature ranging from 36.5\u00b0C to 38 \u00b0C.1a<\/sup><\/span> A fever occurs when their temperature goes above 38 \u00b0C.1b<\/sup><\/span> Fever in babies can be scary, so having a reliable way to check your tiny tot’s temperature is absolutely essential.<\/p>\n

A nasal aspirator <\/strong><\/p>\n

Since babies under six months old rely almost entirely on their noses to breathe, even a little congestion can make feeding and sleeping a challenge. While colds and infections can worsen congestion, your baby might have a stuffy nose even when they aren\u2019t sick.2a<\/sup><\/span> Paired with saline nasal drops, a nasal aspirator gently clears stuffy noses, so your baby can breathe easy.2b<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

Nail clippers <\/strong><\/p>\n

For everyday hygiene, include baby-safe nail clippers. Tiny nails grow faster than you\u2019d think (at about 0.1 mm per day)3<\/sup><\/span> and can be surprisingly sharp! Regular trimming helps prevent accidental scratches.<\/p>\n

Gauze, bandages and antiseptic cream <\/strong><\/p>\n

As your baby grows and begins exploring the world (and bumping into it), minor cuts and scrapes are bound to happen. Stock your kit with sterile gauze, hypoallergenic adhesive bandages, and mild antiseptic cream to clean and protect small wounds.<\/p>\n

Teething gels and powders <\/strong><\/p>\n

Teething typically starts around six months old4a<\/sup><\/span>, and can cause swollen gums, excessive drooling, a mild fever, irritability, crying, and disrupted sleep4b<\/sup><\/span>. Teething gels can help numb sore gums4c<\/sup><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Panado: <\/strong>Power to fight their pain<\/strong><\/p>\n

Colic is most common during the first six weeks of life and affects up to one in four newborns5a<\/sup><\/span>. The good news is it typically resolves on its own by the time a baby is three to four months old5b<\/sup><\/span>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Baby\u2019s immune systems are still developing, which means they\u2019re more likely to pick up infections6<\/sup><\/span>.<\/p>\n

An essential item for your first aid kit would be paracetamol. Panado\u00a0<\/strong>soothes pain and fever and is fast-acting7<\/sup><\/span> and gentle, helping your baby bounce back to their happy, bubbly selves.<\/p>\n

Panado\u00a0<\/strong>peppermint flavoured syrup8<\/sup><\/span> – because it\u2019s \u201cmint to be\u201d – is suitable from birth and is tartrazine, alcohol and sugar free. \u00a0Panado\u2019s paracetamol-based infant drops9<\/sup> <\/span>are suitable for babies from the age of 3 months. The calibrated dropper ensures that parents provide the correct amount of medication, based on the weight and age of their child.<\/p>\n

Panado\u2019s paediatric range also includes strawberry flavoured syrup10<\/sup><\/span> which is as \u201cberry nice\u201d as it sounds.<\/p>\n

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Always administer using a medicine measure or a syringe. Do not exceed the recommended dose.\u00a0 Dosage details can be found here<\/a> and are calculated according to your child’s age and weight.<\/p>\n

From those early days of snuggles and butterfly kisses, to your baby\u2019s first tooth and wobbly steps, parents trust11<\/sup><\/span> Panado\u00a0<\/strong>for fast7<\/sup><\/span> pain relief when needed most. After all, when your little one feels better, the whole world feels brighter.<\/p>\n

Panado<\/a> products are available at Baby City, Pick n Pay, Checkers, including Hypers, Shoprite, Clicks, Dis-Chem, and Independent Pharmacies. For more information, visit their website<\/a> and join the conversations on\u00a0<\/strong>Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more info and\u00a0references<\/span>, please view here:<\/em>https:\/\/panado.co.za\/references\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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