To prepare for minor childhood injuries as well as common illnesses, use this list help stock your medicine cabinet.

When is the last time you checked your medicine cabinet? If you’re like most parents, it’s probably been a while. It’s important to remember to re-stock, declutter and update any expired medicine every six months. When your child is sick or hurt, the last thing you want to do is try to remember where the antibiotic ointment is or if the fever medicine is expired.

To prepare for minor childhood injuries as well as common illnesses that your child may get, consider stocking your first aid kit with the following items:

You should also stock items related to any medical conditions your family has, such as EpiPens and asthma inhalers.

Don’t store children’s medications directly next to adult versions. This will reduce the chances of someone accidentally grabbing the wrong package.

It’s important to keep either a portable caddy or travel bag stocked with the first aid essentials listed above that you can just grab when going on vacation or a car trip.

It’s also a good idea to keep basic emergency information stashed in your portable kit, such as:

Every six months, check for any expired medications and throw them out. Also make sure the medications you have on hand are appropriate for your children’s weights and ages.

You can prolong the life of most medications by storing them at room temperature and away from moisture or humidity. Unfortunately, this means that your bathroom may be one of the worst places to keep a medicine cabinet. Instead, use a nearby linen closet, powder room or similar central location.

Download our medicine cabinet checklist here.