Q: This list will not only help you stock the new kit initially, it will also help you keep track of what items have been used and need to be replaced, expiration dates, and whether or not any items or medications are missing. You should also review this list with your child as you stock the first aid kit, explaining to them what each item is, what is for, and how to use it. Consider the age of your child. For example, a kit for a child who's 5-10 years-old might include mostly bandaids, antiseptic towelettes, and possibly instant cold packs. However, a kit for a pre-teen or teen might also be stocked with medicated ointment, sterile gauze, medical tape, an ACE bandage, a thermometer, eye wash, calamine lotion, aloe vera gel, and cough drops. If your child takes a medication and knows how to administer it themselves, you might include it in the kit. Keep all of your bandages together in a section of the kit. If your kit does not already have dividers built in, put all of the bandages in a clear plastic bag labeled "BANDAGES" with permanent marker. You can also purchase smaller plastic containers to stack within the first aid kit, also labeling the container for bandages with permanent marker. The Red Cross recommends including the following types of bandages and dressings in first aid kits: 2 absorbent compress dressings (5 x 9 inches) 25 adhesive bandages of various sizes 5 sterile gauze pads (3 x 3") 5 sterile gauze pads (4 x 4") Gauze roll Roll of cloth adhesive tape One 3" wide and one 4" wide roller bandages ("ACE bandage") for wrapping wrist, elbow, ankle, and knee injuries 2 triangular bandages Sterile cotton balls and cotton-tipped swabs Depending on the size of your container and where the kit will be used, there are additional items that are recommended to include in a first aid kit. These are more applicable for use with older children, since many of these items might not be safe for young children to handle. Some additional kit items to include: Sterile drinking water Eye protection Sterile eyewash Prepackaged space (warming) blanket Aluminum finger splint Safety pins (to easily fasten splints and bandages) Antibiotic ointment (ones containing ingredients such as bacitracin or mupirocin) Calamine lotion (for stings or poison ivy) Hydrocortisone cream, ointment, or lotion (for itching) Flashlight and extra batteries Turkey baster or other suction device (for flushing out wounds while on road trips or while camping) Depending on the age of the kid(s) using the kit, you may or may not include medicine within the first aid kit. If you do choose to include medications, be sure to keep these separate from the bandages and tools, and make sure the smaller container or bag for medicine is clearly labeled as such. You should also include a measuring cup for any liquid medication, and consider labeling each medicine with the required dosages. Recommended medications to include: Low-dose pain and fever medicines, such as children's Tylenol Antacids to treat upset stomach Small doses of any prescription medications taken by the child/children Epinephrine autoinjector (if necessary)
A: Create a checklist of item to include in the kit. Include a variety of bandages. Consider including additional first aid items. Include medications depending on your child's age.

Q: If your piece of clothing or other velvet item has a wrinkle or crease in the pile, you can use a steamer on its low setting to remove the crease. Hold the steamer about 10 centimetres (3.9in) away from the fabric and move the steamer in the direction of the nap. For accessories like shoes or purses that tend to be lined or structured, steaming won't work as well. If you have a crease, try brushing it out or placing a form or tissue inside of the accessory to help it maintain its shape. For some wrinkles, the steam from a hot shower can release the creases and return the item to good as new. Be careful not to get the item wet as water can leave spots on velvet! You can use an iron on the steam setting to remove wrinkles and creases. Like the steamer, you'll hold the iron about 10 centimetres (3.9in) away from the fabric and move the iron in the direction of the nap. Be careful not to touch the velvet with the iron. Place the spare velvet on the ironing board, pile side up. Then, place your velvet item pile side down on top of the spare velvet. Hover the steamer or iron on steamer setting over the top of the velvet for 15 seconds, repeating until the crease is removed.
A: Use a steamer to remove wrinkles or creases. Hang the item on a strong hanger in the bathroom while you shower. Use an iron on the steam setting if you don't have a steamer. Remove deep creases with a spare piece of velvet and an iron or steamer.

Q: The buttons and valves on the trumpet have the largest impact on changing notes, but your embouchure is important too. Tighten your embouchure when playing high notes and loosen it when playing low notes. Without your mouthpiece or trumpet, practice tightening and loosening your embouchure and notice how the pitch of the buzz changes. This effect is amplified when blown through the horn. Next, practice with just the mouthpiece and notice the siren-like sound you can make by changing the embouchure shape. Your embouchure is not effective when you don't have enough air. Sitting up straight keeps your airways open so that you can blow with enough force to produce the full scale of notes. Good posture also keeps your trumpet raised. Slump down in your chair and notice how you can't breathe as deeply as when you are sitting upright. Practice good posture when you aren't playing so you get used to sitting up straight. Your lips will get tired easily when you are first learning your embouchure. Practice holding it for a few minutes. Then practice buzzing for a few minutes. Add a little bit of time each day so you can build up your endurance. Since many musical pieces are five to ten minutes or longer, it's important that you can buzz your lips for a long time without getting tired. If you are having trouble with a particular part of the embouchure, look for videos that describe that part or the whole process. Watching someone form the embouchure may give you a better idea than reading about it. Ask a teacher or mentor if they have any videos you could borrow, or search online for videos. You'll also be able to see the way players hold the trumpet and sit. If you are in a band class at school, or take lessons with a mentor, ask them to look at your embouchure or listen as you play to see what you are doing wrong. They will be able to help you with specific problems you are facing with your embouchure. If you don't have anyone to ask, find a local instructor who would be willing to help you out. You may be able to get some quick tips without taking a full, paid lesson.
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Adjust your embouchure for different notes. Maintain upright posture. Practice buzzing your lips everyday. Watch instructional videos. Ask an instructor for tips.