First Aid Kit for Small Children
When you have young children, one of the first things you prepare before going on vacation is the first aid kit.
This particular box, can be a large toiletry bag, as long as it is waterproof and cannot be easily opened by curious little hands...
Essential products for the first aid box
My children are constantly running, falling, and usually hitting their knees and hands. That's why I always have with me, large sterile gauze pads, wound disinfectant spray, betadine, and hansaplast spray bandage.
Sometimes when they hurt and cry, they refuse all these products. So I discovered a little trick. I give them a saline ampoule and they put it on the wound themselves.
Then, I apply a Hansaplast adhesive bandage with children's heroes that makes the wound more fun in their eyes!
Many of these hits will turn into bruises. It is essential to have a special cream that reduces swelling and soothes inflammation in the affected area. A cream with arnica is ideal for this.
Some deeper wounds may require better care, and for this reason, there are adhesive stitches.
For milder injuries, I apply a small amount of wound healing cream for faster healing.
An essential item in the first aid box is an anti-mosquito cream, as well as a cream ideal for insect bites, stings, and contact with nettles.
Because little bugs touch everything and sometimes minor accidents happen, I always have with me a cream or spray specifically for burns. Many times, if their sensitive skin turns red from the sun, I apply the same cream.
I am sure they will take countless dives and their eyes will turn red, or sand will blow and get in... One solution is saline solution. However, there are also single-use sterile wipes for eyes and eyelids.
Useful extra tips
I never leave the house without applying children's sunscreen with a high protection factor on their faces and hands.
A few days after bathing, we sit at a tavern for our lunch. Disinfectant spray, single-use toilet seat cover, and baby wipes are essential if the little ones need to use the toilet.
It may seem excessive, but I always carry travel-sized bottles of children's bubble bath, children's moisturizing face and body cream, children's lip balm, and small towels.
Finally, a thermometer to check their temperature if I feel their forehead is a little warm.
This particular first aid kit is a large toiletry bag that I always have in my bag... even when we go to the playground!
Before we leave for summer vacations, I first prepare my own toiletry bag with the necessary care and beauty products.
Immediately after, I prepare the first aid kit for my little ones.
I check the expiration dates of the products and replace those that have expired...
Now, I feel ready to face whatever happens on our summer vacations and enjoy these unique moments peacefully...
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