Holiday First Aid Kit for Traveling with Kids
Here is a list of the most common ailments in young children:
motion sickness,
food poisoning,
diarrhea,
fever,
sunburn,
sprains, dislocations,
bites,
allergies.
Basic Medication List
Holidays are a time when children have more free time and are more eager to spend it outdoors. However, increased outdoor activity can result in various injuries and illnesses, such as cuts, insect bites, or stomach aches. Therefore, it is important for parents to have a basic list of medications on hand that they can give their child if needed. In this article, we present some medications that are worth having in your home first aid kit for holidays, to provide your child with quick and effective help in case of sudden ailments.
Motion sickness – Aviomarin Lokomotiv (for younger children)
Food poisoning – nifuroxazide, diosmectite, and activated charcoal
Diarrhea – Enterol, Tasectan, Smecta + electrolytes and probiotics
Fever – Paracetamol, Nurofen, Ibuprofen
Sunburn – Panthenol, Entil, Alantan
Sprains, dislocations – elastic bandage, Altacet, OptiTherm, instant ice pack
Bites – Entil Bites, Sio after bite, Propolis, Fenistil
Allergies – Fenistil, Allertec, Zyrtec
Additionally, the first aid kit should include:
adhesive bandages with and without dressing,
sterile gauze,
standard bandage,
hydrogen peroxide,
scissors,
tweezers,
saline solution,
tick removal kit and a thermometer.
All the listed medications are available over the counter and can be purchased at any pharmacy. However, remember to consult a pharmacist and inform them about any potential illnesses and allergies of the child or medications being taken. If necessary, we can seek help from a doctor at the nearest medical facility, but bringing a first aid kit for the above ailments can help us solve the problem independently and enjoy a carefree vacation time.
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