I cannot stress enough how important it is to have a first aid kit in the home or even in the car! Working as a nurse for 10 years, I always must sure that the kits are well stocked and not expired. Accidents happen all the time and having a kit available is always handy than searching high and low for a clean plaster!
Kids often fall and hurt themselves while they are out. Ms C is quite clumsy and often falls and hurts herself. She has mild visual impairment and because of this, she often doesn’t see hazards until it is too late. So I have learnt that having a small first aid kit in the car is very handy. Premier Healthcare & Hygiene Ltd have kindly sent me this Kids First Aid kit for review.
Inside this kit, it comes with bandage, eyewash/woundwash pods, gloves, dressing, microporous tape, plasters, triangular bandage and wipes. They are all the essential items. I personally love the plasters as it comes with creatures which will be loved by both boys and girls. It also comes with a bag that has a mini handle and a waist belt holder. Inside the bag, there are two compartments with zips which prevent the items from dropping out of the bag. The first aid kit is inexpensive (only £5.52) and is great value for money. Personally, I would add a couple of extras in the bag like antiseptic cream, gauzes, waterproof dressing and a sachet or two of Calpol just in case kids are in pain.
Have you personally made up your own first aid kit or bought one from a shop? If so, do you keep one in your changing bag, in the car or at home?
Disclosure: We received the sample for the purposes of writing this review, however, all thoughts and opinions remain our own
I need to update me first aid box and get it all together as it all seems to end up in different places. This kit is one of the best i have seen around though. Also seen soemone saying about having a kit in the car and think this is a really good idea, so will be getting two first aid kits sorted.
Keeley Shaw
We have one in the cupboard, one in the car and a small one in my bag. I decided to get prepared a few weeks ago and I’m really pleased I did!
I have bits and pieces in the cupboard but should really look at what I’ve got and be more organised with it in case I need it.
I always start off with a basic kit but add to it, remembering each year to check and throw away out of date items. Having helped out at a horrific crash on the motorway a few years ago I realised how limited and useless ‘shop bought’ car first aid kits are.
I have a homemade first aid kit – It’s very basic though with plasters, savlon, scissors, calpol, adult paracetamol and a bandage. I’m always glad of it when the kids fall over & scrape their knees. Fortunately there have been no more serious accidents x
I always make sure I have bits in but not a specific first aid kit!
I have two kits, one in the kitchen and one in the car
I have a kit, and one for out and about, it has proved very useful. When my son was small I even had one that fitted in my handbag!
More than a first aid kit I have a first aid draw.. Im not sure what half stuff in there iss but safe to say theres always something for every situation