Packing an emergency backpack for children: what has to be in it?
Created: 2022-11-14, 2:30 p.m
In crisis situations, each family member needs their own emergency backpack.
Children and babies have their own needs.
Whether fire, flooding or other threats: In emergencies, the home often has to be evacuated within minutes.
Then there is usually not much time to pack up the essentials.
In addition, it is difficult in stressful situations to keep a clear head and not to forget anything.
That's why experts recommend always having a packed emergency backpack in the house.
Of course, children should not be without a cuddly toy in an emergency.
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What is an emergency backpack?
An emergency backpack is one of the most important elements of crisis preparedness.
It contains the most important things you need to get by for a few days away from home, such as clothing, hygiene items or medication.
For example, if your home is evacuated because of a bomb or chemical spill, you may have to spend a few days in emergency shelters or with relatives.
In addition, the most important documents that could be important for authorities, doctors and other institutions should be included.
The Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BKK) provides a packing list for recommended clothing, utensils and documents that should be included in the emergency luggage.
In addition, of course, it depends on the individual life situation which things are needed.
Pensioners and single people have different needs than young families with children or even babies.
That's why packing lists can only give a rough recommendation.
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Emergency backpack for children: packing list for emergencies
The same recommendations apply to families with children as to everyone else: one piece of luggage should be planned for each person – no more!
A backpack is preferable to a trolley case, as it keeps your arms and hands free.
In addition to the usual recommendations for clothing and food, the escape backpack should also be adapted to the individual needs of the children.
For example, painting materials, small games, comics or similar should not be missing in the luggage so that there is no boredom in waiting situations.
A cuddly toy gives the little ones a bit of security in uncertain situations.
Also important: An SOS capsule or a labeled neck pouch that contains the most important information about the child, such as name, address, allergies or illnesses.
The following items are recommended in an emergency backpack for children:
clothes for three days
Headwear such as sun hat and cap, scarf, gloves
rain poncho
Mouth and nose cover for children
SOS capsule or neck pouch with name, date of birth and address, information on allergies and illnesses (SOS capsules are available in stores or pharmacies)
Hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, washcloth, soap, handkerchiefs)
Brightly colored towel (to draw attention to yourself in an emergency)
sleeping bag or blanket
Drinking water
Edible foods, snacks & sweets (e.g. bars, pretzels, snack sticks, dried fruit)
stuffed animal
painting things
Music & radio plays, games, comics etc.
Hearing protection for noisy or noisy situations
glow sticks
possibly medication
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Recommendations for emergency luggage for babies and toddlers:
With the emergency backpack for babies, the focus is primarily on the right food and enough diapers and wet wipes to meet the basic needs of babies.
A pacifier gives comfort and calms.
A sling makes transport easier and is usually more space-saving than a baby carrier.
The following should be in the backpack for babies:
clothes for three days
Drinking water
Baby food (milk powder, porridge etc.)
diapers for a few days
wet wipes
wound protection cream
dummy
sling
any medication (e.g. fever syrup or suppositories)
You should check the emergency backpack regularly, especially for babies and small children, after all, children of this age are growing very quickly and their needs are constantly changing.
A longer power outage is now also considered a possible scenario for Germany.
Therefore, you should always have enough food supplies and drinking water in the house.
Other utensils such as a gas cooker should not be missing either.
In the case of gas cylinders, however, the applicable regulations for correct storage in the house must be observed.
