According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, even FDA - approved cardiorespiratory monitors — the kind doctors
prescribe for use at home to detect apnea or abnormally low heart rates — have not been shown to save babies from dying suddenly in their cribs.
Some things to include are:
prescribed medications, antibiotic or first aid cream, disinfectant, ointment
for cuts or ear infections, gauze bandages, adhesive tape, Pepto Bismol
for diarrhea, aspirin, thermometer, Q - tips, wet wipes, wash cloths, towels, an ice pack, soap, scissors and any other items which you
use on a regular basis
at home.