When we had sick kids, I got out thr paper towels with a trashcan with a lid and foot lever to open. ( We always seem to have a dog who likes to eat paper products.) I also taught my kids to turn off the faucet with their elbow or the paper towel. Always the rule in public bathrooms.
Don’t forget the vomit bags in your kit. They contain it better than a bowl or bucket and can be tied off and put in the trash.
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When we had sick kids, I got out thr paper towels with a trashcan with a lid and foot lever to open. ( We always seem to have a dog who likes to eat paper products.) I also taught my kids to turn off the faucet with their elbow or the paper towel. Always the rule in public bathrooms.
Not a fan of “alternating” antipyretics. There is some old lore about it and more recent concern about using both together.
The likelihood of error also goes up.
It’s usually sufficient to stick with either ibuprofen OR acetaminophen or switch if one doesn’t seem to have the desired effect.
Having correct doses, provided by your pediatrician based on weight, also helps.
Spot on! Thanks so much for this excellent guide to managing minor illnesses at home! Reposting on LinkedIn