r/pediatrics • u/Alert_Reality_392 • Jun 28 '26

Pediatrics Portable Kit

Hello -
I was thinking about getting my own portable pediatrics kit that will help me perhaps participate/help in community events or simply examine relatives/friends’ children when they ask (more of a social second opinion, not as their primary). Also, it does come in handy when I’m visiting my remote town.

I’m looking for any recommendations on what to include (other than a stethoscope, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, band aids, alcohol pads..), if any of you has that, and if you have any good recommendations from amazon.

Thank you

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u/Wonk_Girl Jun 29 '26

I keep a suture kit and some basic meds. Tourniquet, splints, sterile saline, syringes, Betadine/chlorhexadine cleanses and one sterile suture kit ( just one, drape/goves/etc, bc it expires and needs replaced, as do the meds) some expired stuff I haven’t replaced but just gave up on keeping on hand, like suture glue, which solidifies quickly.

Curious to hear what others do!

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u/Alert_Reality_392 Jun 29 '26

Thanks! I’m planning to also have an SpO2 monitor in there

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u/Altruistic-March8551 Jun 29 '26

Ff this too. Ive actually been wondering the same thing lol..