Here are some things you should have in your medicine cabinet:

• Bandages of various sizes
  
  
• Roll of cotton/cotton balls
  
  
• Sterile gauze pads
  
  
• Ice bag
  
  
• Roll of tape (paper, cloth, plastic) about 2.5 cm (1 in) wide
  
  
• Hot water bottle
  
  
• Tweezers
  
  
• Thermometer
  
  
• Infant antifever medicine (ibuprofen or acetaminophen—not aspirin)
  
  
• Syrup of ipecac. This substance induces vomiting and can be given to your child in the event of accidental poisoning. However, give this to your child only with the advice of a poison control center.
  
  
• Teething gel
  
  
• Rubbing alcohol
  
  
• Petroleum jelly
  
  
• Medicine spoon or dropper
  
  
• Nasal aspirator
  
  
• Baby nail clippers