Back-to-school health supplies

The practical, unglamorous list: the things that quietly cut down on sick days and forgotten forms in September.

When this is useful: August, alongside the school supply list.

These are everyday supplies parents tell us they like to have on hand, not medical advice. Nothing here diagnoses or treats anything. Always follow your pediatrician's guidance, and check labels for your child's age and weight.

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• Insulated water bottle

  Hydrated kids, and no sharing of bottles at lunch.

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• Hand sanitizer for backpacks

  Small enough that it actually stays in the bag.

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• Reusable lunch containers

  Easier to wash properly than the ones that live in the sink.

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• Kids' face masks

  Useful when something is going around the class or a grandparent is visiting.

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• First aid kit for the house

  Restock it once a year instead of hunting for plasters.

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• Digital thermometer

  Before the first fever, not during it.

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• Allergy relief for kids

  Fall pollen looks a lot like a cold. Ask your pediatrician which suits your child.

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• Lice prevention comb

  Worth a weekly check once cases start in the class.

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• Sleep-friendly night light

  Better sleep is the most underrated illness prevention there is.

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• Wall calendar or planner

  Sick days, forms, and half-days in one place.

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