My Basic Traveling First Aid Kit

On my first trip to Disney I may have carried Band-Aids.  However, each time we went, something new happened:  from stomach aches, to falls, to insect bites, to allergic reactions. These little calamities required a trip to the mini store at the resort.  Always a pricey excursion, I left the store wishing I had been better prepared.  As a result, I learned that there were 8 basic things that needed to be in my Traveling First Aid Kit: 

1. Band-Aids!  Inevitably, there is going to be a blister, a scrape, or a cut.  I take the bandages out of the box to save room, and I try to buy Disney ones for fun. 

2.  Wipes:  From alcohol, to antibiotic, to saline, those blisters and cuts will need to be cleaned.

3.  Antibiotic Creams:  Nothing worse that a cut or blister getting infected, and I pack a variety.   

4.  Cotton Balls and Q-Tips:  So many uses for these staples!  I pull out just a few from each box and store them separately in a small plastic bag.

5.  Pain Relievers:  I also plan for the unexpected headache, swollen knee or cramps.  We all take different types, and I try to pack a few of each.

6.  Stomach Remedies:  We've had everything over the years.  I pull one sleeve from a store box and stick it inside my kit to include ailments such as diarrhea, constipation, indigestion and gas.

7.  Allergy Relief:  Benadryl cream along with seasonal allergy relief is the bag.

8.  Eyes and Ears:  The hot sun and chlorine pools require some added care on the ears and eyes.  A small bottle of Visine and Swim-Ear are in there, too.

Tips:
I use a brightly colored cosmetic bag that I received free from a department store promotion, and clearly mark it "Band Aids  First Aid".  

I place the bag right next to the TV where it can be easily found.

I keep the bag stored in my suitcase while at home so that It will never be forgotten.  I do a quick check a few days before I leave to make sure everything is still within the expiration date, and put what needs to be replaced on my shopping list.

I leave room to add extra items, such as an ace bandage, if I expect to have problems on the trip.

This kit is just my might-need-essentials and is perfect for Disney or any family getaway.  (I do keep all prescriptions separately)

We are learning to be prepared for almost anything - because almost anything happens with us!

What are the basic things in your First Aid Kit?
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