If you want to reduce the number of trips to the hospital, what children’s medicines should you keep at home?

I have a baby girl at home who is 8 years old this year. Since she was born, she has only been to the hospital three times because of illness.

Others are due to normal experience/vaccination and other reasons. I just went to the hospital.

Indeed, keeping some basic and common children’s medications at home can significantly reduce the number of times children go to the hospital.

Let me share with you my family’s method.

First of all, it must be clear that physical health and strong resistance are the key. Therefore, we must consciously cultivate and exercise children's physical fitness and disease resistance, and do not pin all our hopes on medication or treatment. In hospitals, this must be taken seriously! Many children with good health will not catch a cold once a year, while many children with weak health will catch colds, colds and coughs almost every season. Physical fitness is the foundation and key. Parents should not be too doting on their children, but should combine diet, exercise, and moderate feeding to gradually cultivate a healthy, strong child.

Now, let’s talk about what children’s medicines should be kept at home. 1. Principles and main categories of medicine preparation:

gt; It must be classic children’s medicine from a big brand and well-known pharmaceutical factory;

gt; Try to consult a doctor to determine its efficacy, Clarify the side effects and medication contraindications;

gt; Category list: colds (note that viral colds and colds are different, and they should be distinguished when taking medications; syrups and granules are easier to absorb ); bumps and bruises (Band-Aid, spray, iodine, cotton swabs, gauze, etc.); gastrointestinal digestion (just a little digestion and appetizer is enough, gastroenteritis is not required). 2. Medication principles and techniques:

gt; Everyday due to naughty children, mild (even if there is bleeding), bumps, scratches and other skin injuries, as long as they are not sensitive or high-risk areas (such as the face, do not leave any scars), there is basically no need to go to the hospital. Just disinfect and bandage it in time (note that it must be breathable, it must be breathable!). At the same time, let the child remember the pain, so that the possibility of committing the crime again next time will be smaller and the child's safety factor will be higher.

gt; For cold and fever drugs, do not use them too early as soon as the child has some symptoms. The child’s body needs to naturally resist for a period of time (supplemented by hot baths, drinking more boiled water, physical cooling and other means to reduce fever) ), in order to enhance immunity; take the medicine for about 1 day, and if the symptoms are not significantly relieved, seek medical treatment in time.

gt; If a child has diarrhea or the like, as long as it is not severe viral diarrhea or food poisoning caused by serious food problems, there is basically no need for medication or medical treatment. Pay attention to eating light and easy to digest during this period.