Now, it gives me an extra sense of security every time we go out in the car, and it already paid off when my son scrapped his knee in a parking lot and needed a quick bandage. I felt so prepared and proud!
Contents of my first-aid kit:
- Cotton swabs*
- Cotton balls*
- Bandages*
- Adhesive medical tape
- Wrapped sterile pads*
- Antibiotic cream
- Wrapped gauze
- Tylenol or some kind of pain reliever**—you never know when a headache will hit.
- Benadryl or some kind of antihistamine**—I have a nut allergy and never go anywhere without this stuff.
- Small emery boards—honestly, I mostly keep this around because it came with an infant kit, but if you're traveling with infants, it is the only way to deal with overgrown nails.
- Nail trimmer—may a hangnail never ruin your day again!
- Tweezers
- Travel-sized tissues
- Floss—when food gets stuck in my teeth, I don't trust anything pointy like a toothpick when in a moving vehicle.
- Alcohol wipes—alcohol-free cleansing wipes exist too.
- Compact mirror
- Small scissors—handy for the gauze and tape
*I like to keep these items in a plastic, sealable bag to ensure they stay dry.
**These are for the 12-year and older crowd (as noted on containers). And be mindful of expiration dates.
All of these items fit easily in a small travel bag that can go in my car's glove compartment, my purse or a diaper bag.
NOTE: Some items, like the creams and pills, have instructions to be stored in specific temperature ranges and are not ideal to be left in the car all year round.
A few other items to consider:
- Hand sanitizer—I keep a small container in my purse instead.
- Hydrocortisone cream—for bug bites, poison ivy, etc.
- Instant cold packs—many stores sell these in larger, more expensive quantities. But I believe there is a 2-pack available at Target, and it will soon join my kit.
- Disposable sterile gloves
- Safety pins
- Digital thermometer
Feel free to comment below with other items you would consider adding.
Having this first-aid travel kit made my kids' first trip to the beach last year a much more enjoyable one. May it make all of your trips less stressful and more enjoyable as well!
Winry and Henry's first beach trip, July 2017 |
She's got all the 'tude... and a (plastic) knife! |
Smelling his sand toes? |
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