What to include:

• Thermometer- to check temperatures
• Child’s paracetamol- for headaches and temperatures
• Antiseptic cream- to keep germs out of cuts
• Plasters- to protect cuts and scratches
• Olive oil- to use as ear drops for earache
• Antihistamines- for hayfever, allergies and insect bites

As well as your home health kit essentials, having a well-stocked medicine cabinet at home will help you treat common children’s illnesses.

Community Pharmacist, Mary Oaiya, explains what medicine it should include and how to use it when required.