What to pack in your First Aid Bag

·        Disinfectant

·        Tweezers

·        Scissors

·        Pair of gloves

·        Bandages

·        Plasters/Dressings

·        Specific dressings for burns like Burnshield

Medication for:

·        Vomiting

·        Stomach cramps

·        Antacids

·        Anti-diarrhoea sachets or tablets

·        Rehydration fluid

·        Probiotics

(Remember that +/-70% of gastroenterisis is caused by  viral infections and can be resolved by basic medication as mentioned above)

·        Paracetamol and Ibuprofen tablets and syrup. Paracetamol or anti-inflammatory suppositories  comes in handy if a child has a really high fever

·        Prescription medication for specific problems like migraine

·        Anti-inflammatory tablets, gel  and patches for muscle strain or injury

·        Bean bag

·        Anti-histamine cream for itchy bites

·        Anti-bacterial cream

·        Anti-septic cream

·        Decongestive nose spray

·        Saline nose spray

·        Flu and cold remedy

·        Throat lozenges/spray

·        Cough mixture

·        Anti-histamine tablets and syrup for allergies

·        Anti-fungal cream if prone to vaginal yeast infection

·        Citro-soda or OTC medication for bladder infections

·        Laxative/ stool softners if prone to constipation