we have two first aid kits.

the big white box that we purchased at the pharmacy that has a lot of the bigger supplies sits in our car. i have added some of our own more natural first aid remedies to it. sometimes arnica is a better choice over advil, and sometimes a few drops or sprays of rescue remedy can help cool nerves.

• bandages of various sizes and ideally latex free as latex allergies are becoming more common.
• gauze, small scissors, tape and bandage wrap.
• cold pack that gets cold when you manipulate it is a great idea for bruises or swelling.
• polysporin, insect bug ointment, antiseptic towelettes.
• non-latex gloves, like vinyl ones.
• CPR mask/ pocket mask.

Like I mentioned before, I am not a medical professional, so we wouldn’t have all the equipment like wilson cases, wilson case or a large carry case. But what we do have are the essentials to help anyone in any situation they may find themselves in. As long as we have the basics, we’ll be fine. Our second first aid kit is a small pouch with only the bare minimum of essential “aids”. these are items that come in handy for us, especially if on a hike or even just out on the town. having tweezers are great when a sliver happens, then dabbing it with a little tea tree essential oil and depending on the size of the sliver and if happened in conjunction with a fall, some arnica may help (caplets or topical cream). lip balm is great for sunburn lips or a dehydrated person.

• a hair tie and bobby pins for those windy day emergencies!
• a tampon (great not just for surprise menstrual flow, but also severe nose bleeds… stop giggling!)
• sting swabs and antiseptic towelettes, not super natural, but potentially very helpful.
• i included the rescue remedy tincture and spray bottles just to show options. i prefer the spray, as do my kids.
• i also included the arnica topical cream and caplets, but walk around with the caplets more, unless one of us is nursing a bruise or an ache of sorts.