The 10 Things You Should Have In Your Bathroom Cabinet

Everyone with children knows that having band aids is a must. Even at the slightest hint of a cut or scratch, they come running for band aids. 

It is always advised to keep a check on your bathroom cabinet to evaluate your inventory and ensure all essentials are in place without them being expired. Here are the 10 things you should have in your bathroom cabinet for any unforeseen event:

1. Painkillers

Everyone needs these. You never know when you might get a sprain and would want to take one. A good painkiller can bring down a fever if used at an appropriate dosage and treat pain at the same time.

2. Thermometer

A digital one works best as it gives accurate reading comparatively to the traditional one. It is a must have so you can read temperatures accurately to know when to administer fever medication or take your child or yourself to the hospital.

3. Tweezers

Tweezers are really helpful for pulling our splinters and you never know when you might need it. They are an essential item for tick bites. According to research, the best way to remove a tick is by using tweezers.

4. Instant Cold Packs or Compressors

These are important for relieving minor pain and swelling for aches, sprains and sore joints. It can help in limiting the bruising. Cold Packs can even help in soothing itchy skin. 

5. Sterile Gloves

Sterile gloves are an essential tool to make sure your family is safe from infection. If you do not have gloves, you can always buy a disinfectant that does not require you to touch the wound.

6. Allergy Medications

Everyone knows how miserable allergy symptoms are. Allergy medications can always help. These over the counter medicines can relieve constant sneezing, itching and runny nose. But be aware since these can make people drowsy.

7. Healing Ointment

To make wounds heal faster, a healing ointment is always an asset in your bathroom cabinet. An ointment can help reduce the scarring and can be used in all stages of healing.

8. Cough Medicine

Most coughs go away by themselves and do not need treatment, however, medicine can help if coughing is affecting your sleep. These over the counter medicines can help relieve cough as they suppress the cough reflex which thins out mucus.

9. Petroleum Jelly

Petroleum Jelly is a wonder. With its multi-tasking wonders, it can relieve dry skin, treat rashes, speed up wound healing, prevent chafing and rehydrate dry nails.

Petroleum jelly is also an excellent asset when removing makeup. 

10. Sunscreen

It is recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) that you wear sunscreen every day when you are outside. This really helps in fighting against skin cancer and visible signs of aging. Just make sure that you have a sun screen which is labeled “broad spectrum” so it gives that extra shield against harmful UV radiation from the sun.

Make sure your bathroom cabinet is stocked with these essentials so when it is time to take action, remember the three easy steps to wound care; clean, protect and heal. The essentials will ensure you are ready to face any situation.