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What should I keep in a splash pad emergency kit?
Quick answer
Bandaids and waterproof bandages, antiseptic wipes, instant cold pack, kid-dose antihistamine and ibuprofen, tweezers, hydrocortisone, sting wipes, baby wipes, oral rehydration packets, sunscreen, child's emergency contact card, and a charged phone. Stash in a small dry bag in your car or stroller.
A splash pad emergency kit fits in a small zippered pouch and pays for itself the first time you need it. Wound care: 10-15 assorted bandaids, 4 large waterproof bandages, antiseptic wipes, gauze pads, paper tape, a small tube of antibiotic ointment, sterile saline ampoules for eye flushing, and tweezers. Comfort and meds: instant cold pack (snap to activate), 1% hydrocortisone, sting relief wipes, kid-dose chewable antihistamine, kid acetaminophen and ibuprofen, motion-sickness band. Hydration: 2-4 oral rehydration packets and a refillable water bottle. Sun and bugs: SPF 50 mineral sunscreen, kid-safe insect repellent, lip balm with SPF. Plus baby wipes, hand sanitizer, a thin emergency mylar blanket, a printed emergency contact card with each child's name, age, allergies, medications, and your phone number, and a fully charged phone or backup battery. If your child has anaphylaxis or asthma, the auto-injector or inhaler is non-negotiable.