When planning a holiday, I always find packing one of the hardest parts. I always over pack and my case is filled with items for every eventuality – just in case! Whilst I can share with you my packing lists, always adapt these to suit your family as I don’t want you to miss something out that is important, just like your travel DIY first aid kit – do you have one?
Travel First Aid Kit
Has it even crossed your mind to bring a travel first aid kit with you on holiday? I won’t leave home without ours, especially as we travel so much with the children. We have always used something in it on every holiday. Is should be a priority, regardless of your travel destination, you never know where the nearest pharmacy is, or you may need something in the middle of the night.
Saying that, my first aid kit is always fairly well stocked, no matter where in the world I am. Whether I am on a farm stay in Devon, a family friendly beach holiday in Lanzarote, in the French countryside or on safari in Africa, we have it with us. I will share what we pack in ours with you now, but do adapt it for your family and their needs too and if you are travelling to countries that require jabs and malaria tablets, be sure to do your research well in advance before you go. It is essential to know how and when to use the first aid supplies in your kit.
Use this checklist to prepare for your next holidays and add to your DIY Travel First Aid Kit:
For Emergencies
Tweezers – this helps remove splinters.
Plasters – used for minor cuts or skin injuries.
Eye drops – used for removing foreign objects from the eye.
TCP – Use for disinfecting and cleaning wounds
Antiseptic Wipes – To clean grazes or skin injuries
Digital thermometer – Avoid bringing those with mercury besides a digital one is more accurate and can be easily read
Scissors – Helps to cut bandages
Bandages – Support to strained limbs, reduce swelling or hold dressings in place.
Adhesive Tape – Used to hold dressings
Medication to Take On Holiday
Pain killers for Children – Calpol / Ibroprofen
Paracetamol
Nurofen
Cough Mixture
Anti-Diarrhea Medicines – I always bring Imodium for emergency purposes when an unwanted call of nature comes along the way!
Rehydration sachets – Dioralyte
Cold & Flu Tablets – Due to exposure to foreign microbes, there is a good chance that you will get a cold at some point during your travels. There are tons of Cold and Cough medicines and may have different usage, I advise you to bring what could be very helpful for you.
Anti-Histamine for children and adults – One of the important things I usually bring in travel is anti-allergy meds.
Savlon
Anti sting & bite cream
Witch Hazel
If we are in Africa, I also take a malaria testing kit with me for emergencies. You are often far away from a doctors and if you do get Maleria, you need to know and seek medical help urgently.
Be sure to follow the same precautions with the medicines in your holiday first aid kit as you do with all medicines.
In addition to the above list, your first aid kit should also contain a contact and information card that can be easily accessed and is legible in case of an emergency.
If you are interested in reading more about our holidays, then why not take a look at these articles below;
Safari Packing List – To Follow
Our Favourite Holiday in Lanzarote with Young Children
Glamping with Kids in the UK
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