First aid kit is an essential part of our family travel checklist. As we get ready to explore the outside world, I am making sure that our first aid kit is well prepared. I would like to share with you what’s inside Our Family Travel First Aid Kit.
Disclaimer: I am not a health care professional and this is not a sponsored post. Items listed here are what we bring and use when we travel.
Over the Counter Medications and Vitamins
- Paracetamol – reduces fever, relieves minor aches, and pains.
- Antihistamine – relieves allergic symptoms.
- Salbutamol – used for asthma attacks.
- Antacid – for hyperacidity, it relieves heartburn and indigestion
- Motion Sickness Pill – prevents dizziness, nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness.
- Oral Rehydration Salts – rehydrates the fluids and salts that are lost due to diarrhea.
- Vitamin C – immune system booster and helps in reducing cold symptoms and duration.
Wound Care
- Antiseptic Solution/Wipes – used to disinfect wounds before applying dressing.
- Alcohol – for disinfecting scissors, safety pins, hands, etc.
- Antibacterial Ointment – a topical antibacterial for cuts and wounds, it helps to avoid infection and aids in healing wounds faster.
- Cotton Buds – used for applying ointments and creams.
- Plasters – intended to cover small cuts, blisters and wounds.
- Gauze Pad – covers bigger cuts and wounds.
- Medical Tape – secures gauze in place.
- Scissors – for cutting gauze, tapes, etc.
- Safety Pins – helpful in removing splinters and tiny objects that get stuck in the skin.
Skin Protection/Remedy
- Bug Repellant – applied on the skin to keep away bugs.
- Topical Analgesic – used as treatment for minor muscle and joint pain.
- Calamine Oinment – for rashes, bug bites and minor burns.
Extras
- Bandage – for sprains.
- Face Mask – helps prevent spread of disease, it also prevents you from contracting any airborne infectious germs.*
- Face Shield – provides full face protection from contamination.*
*Note: The government highly encourages the public to wear face mask and face shield in public places, so better come prepared with extras.
I hope we could all travel soon. When we get to travel, let us support our own country first. Travel the Philippines, buy Filipino products, let’s do our part in helping our economy to get back on track. Wishing everyone a healthy and safe journey.