Car First Aid Kit Essentials
We all know we need a first-aid kit at home when we have kids. But do you need a car first aid kit too?
Since we spend so much time on the road with rambunctious kids, being prepared for minor overzealousness and medical mishaps is essential.
Not to mention the need for aspirin to treat the occasional headache caused by a long drive with loud, active kids.
Here are the essentials to include in a car first aid kit.
Car First Aid Kit Essentials
When it comes to storing your car first-aid kit essentials, think outside the box. An art supply box or a simple tackle box can be repurposed to keep your supplies organized and easily accessible.
Items to include inside:
- Adhesive tape
- Bug spray
- Antiseptic wipes or ointment, burn ointment, and hydrocortisone cream
- Emergency contact list (Just in case your babysitter is driving when an accident occurs. Include mobile numbers for you and your spouse and names and numbers for the doctor, the orthodontist, and even the veterinarian if you bring the dog along for most outings.)
- First aid manual with CPR instructions
- Instant cold packs
- Over-the-counter medications such as kids’ Tylenol or Motrin and aspirin (not for anyone under 12, however)
- Prescription drugs (Store what you or your kids
might need if you get stuck unexpectedly, including inhalers
for your little athletic asthmatic, in childproof containers.)
- Sterile gauze
- Stretch and adhesive bandages
- Sunscreen
- Tweezers for bee stings or splinters
- Safety pins
Other On the Road Essentials
Remember, these are not just items for when kids are on board. Everyone can benefit from having these essentials in case of a car problem or accident.
Keep these emergency kit essentials in the glove compartment.
- Auto manual
- Auto membership club information and phone numbers
- Gas cards
- Insurance cards and information
- Registration
Finally, complete your car first aid kit by storing a "Send Help" sign nearby. Just pray that you or your designated driver never need it. If you remember to charge your cell phone, you probably won't.
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