How to build an essential summer first aid kit

By Kathleen Berchelmann, MD, FAAP
Every year the summer arrives with full force in my ER: cuts, ticks, poison ivy, infected bug bites, sunburns, eye injuries, broken bones, and all other kinds of summer fun gone wrong. Luckily, you can easily treat or prevent much of the summer craziness if you are prepared.
Being prepared means you need a "Dr. Mom" first aid kit and know how to use it. Although pre-made store-bought first aid kits are a good start, these kits typically lack many items you'll need for your family.
Shopping List for Your Summer First Aid Kit
So to help you get ready, I have prepared a shopping list for your summer first aid kit. Get it built now, so that you spend your summer having fun, not in the ER.
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics: healthychildren.org