In order to be armed to combat minor medical emergencies, include gauze bandages, a box of Band-Aids, scissors, medical tape, small bottles of iodine or hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol, a tube of burn ointment containing aloe vera, and a tube of antibacterial ointment. A couple other medical items you may want to include as necessities are a thermometer, Tylenol, and an anti-itch topical cream, in case your child has a brush with poison ivy. Do not leave a fire or your children unattended, and especially not when both are in the same area. It sounds like common sense, but accidents do happen in a miniscule amount of time. If you need to return to your vehicle or enter a tent, take your children with you.
Communication is essential in heading off disasters before they happen.
If your children are old enough to comprehend safety issues, discuss with them the potential dangers of fire. Most children have been introduced to fire safety by the time they're in the second grade, thanks to local fire departments safety awareness programs. However, it's a good idea to talk about it on the way to the campsite so that it's fresh in your children's minds. Some other topics for discussion you should consider are explaining why it's wise to stay close to the campsite unless with an adult, being careful around water, and potential hazards in nature. If you have older children, you may want to think about implementing a buddy system.