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Baby Emergency Kit Checklist
A first-aid and emergency-preparedness checklist for babies, based on Red Cross first-aid kit guidance. It’s organized into the essentials worth keeping on hand and a few optional extras — it isn’t a substitute for a first-aid course or your pediatrician’s advice.
- SAVE THESE NUMBERS NOW
911 for emergencies, Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222, and your pediatrician’s office (including their after-hours line). No kit replaces having these numbers ready before you need them.
Emergency Information & Contacts (Essential)
- Your pediatrician's name and phone number, including after-hours instructions
- Poison Control's number: 1-800-222-1222
- A card or note listing your baby's known allergies and medical conditions
- Emergency contacts for a caregiver, in case you're not reachable
Wound Care Essentials
- Adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
- Sterile gauze pads and medical tape
- Antiseptic wipes or antibacterial ointment for minor cuts and scrapes
- Disposable, latex-free gloves
- Blunt-tip scissors and tweezers
- An instant cold pack for bumps and minor swelling
- Saline solution for rinsing minor wounds
Fever & Basic Health Essentials
- A reliable digital thermometer
- Any infant fever or pain reducer your pediatrician has specifically approved for your baby's age and weight, stored with its original packaging and dosing instructions — don't add an over-the-counter medication to the kit without your pediatrician's guidance
- A first-aid reference card or your written notes from an infant CPR/first-aid course
Optional Convenience Items (Not Emergency Essentials)
- A small flashlight
- An extra pacifier, if your baby uses one
- A lightweight blanket
- Hand sanitizer for cleaning your own hands before tending to a wound
Sources
This checklist is based on published first-aid kit guidance from the American Red Cross (redcross.org). It’s provided for general education — check with your pediatrician before adding any medication to your kit, and consider a hands-on infant first-aid/CPR course.