Give him a rubber ball or a toy to squeeze when he gets injections. Carry along a toy doctor s kit, so he can listen to the pediatrician s heart first. Sharp scissors with rounded tips Disposable cold packs Tweezers Rubbing alcohol Calamine lotion. Here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help keep all children safe and healthy. Make sure that children are immunized on time.
Good nutrition makes for a healthy child.
Give your home a safety check. Install smoke detectors and store poisonous substances out of your child s reach. Know how to access emergency services. Keep guns out of the home. Monitor what your children watch on television.