Parenting Checklists

Car Emergency Kit

• Battery-powered radio and extra batteries
• Plastic flashlight and extra batteries (reverse batteries when not in use to prevent accidental burnout; replace yearly)
• Blankets or sleeping bags
• Booster (jumper) cables
• Fire extinguisher (5-pound, A-B-C type)
• Bottled water
• Nonperishable, high-energy foods: granola bars, raisins, peanut butter, etc.
• Compass and road maps
• Dry clothing, gloves or mittens, boots
• Telephone card and quarters for phone calls (consider carrying a cell phone)
• Sack of sand or cat litter (for tire traction)
• Tire repair kit, air pump, basic tool kit
• Pencil and paper
• Knife
• Shovel
• Tow rope or chain
• Flares and reflectors
• Metal cup for water
• Rope (tie self to car when leaving vehicle during a storm)
• First-aid kit with essential medications
  • Antibiotic and hydrocortisone ointment, antiseptic wipes, eye drops
  • Oral thermometer (non-mercury, nonglass)
  • First-aid instruction booklet
  • Aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.
  • Tweezers
• Assorted bandages, dressings
  • Adhesive bandage
  • Adhesive cloth tape
  • Sterile gauze
  • Instant cold compresses
  • Roller bandage
  • Absorbant compresses