Travel First Aid Kit Article

Travel first aid kits of course, are first aid kits that are small enough to bring along with you wherever you go. Any size first aid kit is useful when an emergency occurs. No matter how small the emergency, you want to be prepared, especially if you have children. It’s best to try and have a first aid kit for each one of your vehicles. I would recommend a first aid kit that is small enough to fit in your glove-compartment, under your seat, on your boat, in a backpack, or even one that fits around your waist like a fanny pack first aid kit. If you are traveling with your family, just keep the kits small enough so each person can carry their own first aid supplies. If you can keep the kits small like this, it won’t cost much to keep everyone prepared in case of an emergency. You can always buy empty cases or pouches, or use an old lunch box to fill up with your first aid supplies. Even though the lunchbox is a little big, it’s great for a vehicle first aid kit, boat first aid kit, rv first aid kit, or even as a sports first aid kit. If you’re camping or hiking, personal first aid kits or fanny pack first aid kits are the best fit for those activities. Find the first aid kit that best suits your activities and keep you and your family prepared in case of an emergency.

The following items are recommended for a travel first aid kit supply:

Tweezers and needle (for removing splinters)
Fingernail scissors
Cotton balls and/or swabs
Antiseptic soap
Moleskin in case of blisters
First aid book
Lotion for diaper rash
Teething medicine
Nasal aspirator for baby

Adult aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen
Baby aspirin, acetaminophen or substitute

Antihistamine or allergy medication
Anti-diarrheal
Antacid
Cough medicine and/or throat lozenges
Petroleum jelly
Oral and rectal (for baby) thermometers
Dramamine
Anti-bacterial gel for handwashing without water
Antiseptic ointment
Insect repellent
Ipecac
Sunscreen
Ointment for insect bites and sunburn
Adhesive bandages in various sizes, adhesive tape and gauze pads
Premoistened towelettes (make your own by putting paper towels in a weak solution of mild dish soap and water)
Tissues

Frank R