Every parent should know basic first aid skills. A baby first aid kit is a must-have item for both new and seasoned parents.

Bumps and scrapes are a normal part of growing up so it’s important for parents to have some basic first aid equipment at home.

Here’s our roundup of the best baby first aid kits available on the market in 2020. Our team of first aid instructors has carefully reviewed each kit to ensure it contains all the essential items required.

We strongly suggest all parents attend a pediatric first aid course in their local area. 

Our top pick: American Red Cross First Years Kit

This kit from the American Red Cross contains all the essential items required to keep your baby safe. This makes a great gift for a new parent.

The kit contains everything you need to look after your newborn baby including a digital thermometer, medicine dispenser, medicine spoon and toothbrush.

These are essential items for all parents and will help you survive the first few months of parent-hood! 

We’ve had great feedback from our team about this kit and would highly reccomend this to all our readers.

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Runner up: Small Compact Mini First Aid Kit by Preparakit

A close second place. Our team love the design of this baby & child first aid kit! 

Preparakit have produced a comprehensive first aid kit for babies and small children.

With 50 items from trusted brands in your emergency kit, you’ll wonder how you lived without it! 

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Other recommended kits

Not taken by the first aid kits above? Here’s some alternative first aid kits recommended by our team:

Learn basic first aid skills

We believe every parent should be able to perform basic first aid skills. Our online first aid course is a great place to start, but we strongly advise all new parents to take a pediatric first aid class in their local area.

Babies and children are more prone to choking and respiratory diseases. Basic knowledge of how to deal with these emergencies could be lifesaving.