Going on a trip requires preparation. Of course, you have to think about booking your plane or train tickets and your accommodation, but you also have to prepare your suitcase and a bag to carry everything you will need once you are there. And among the essentials of the suitcase, there is the first-aid kit. Yes, nobody is safe from an injury or getting sick, even on vacation! So here are all the products you need to have with you in order to have a serene stay and preserve your health.
Basic products to put in the first-aid kit
Whatever the destination you are going to in France, Europe or around the world, some products and instruments are essential to treat injuries or recover from a feverish state. The first thing you need in your first aid kit is an antiseptic to disinfect wounds, paracetamol, a little codeine, an eyewash, an antihistamine to counteract allergies, an anti-nausea medication for transportation and hydro-alcoholic gel to disinfect your hands.
You should also remember to include all your useful items such as bandages, sterile compresses, bandages, cotton, tweezers, scissors and a thermometer.
For people who are undergoing treatment, it is essential to go see the doctor before leaving on a trip to ensure that you have everything you need for the entire trip. If the doctor has a busy schedule and it can take a long time to meet with him or her, it is important to anticipate the prescription refill and not to take it at the last minute.
These products in the first-aid kit should be adapted to the destination you are going to
People who are preparing to travel to a country to spend time on beautiful sunny beaches must be prepared and put sun cream with a fairly high sun protection factor in their first-aid kit (at least 30 and 50 for the most fragile skins likely to be burned by UV rays), an after-sun balm to soothe burns after a shower, and even a special burn cream for those who are not really careful. Note that sunscreen and lip balm are also very useful for those who go to the mountains and winter sports, where the sun's glare can damage the skin on the face.
If a trip in the middle of nature is always very exciting for hiking, mountain biking or any other outdoor activities, we must not forget that in addition to getting injured, we can also easily encounter animals and other insects. It is therefore recommended that you include a mosquito repellent and a venom pump in your first aid kit. If mosquitoes are also present, a repellent and a cream to stop the itching will not be too much.
You should also take into account those destinations for which it is necessary to have certain vaccinations. You may also need to bring water purification tablets, an anti-spasmodic medication, an antidiarrhea medication, and even antibiotics if access to medication is difficult.
What to put in the first-aid kit for a trip with baby?
Traveling with a baby requires special care, especially during the first few months. You should therefore make sure to take with you physiological serum to clean your eyes and nostrils, a mild antiseptic, a healing cream and another one to soothe red buttocks, talcum powder, a moisturizing cream, a special sun cream for children, paracetamol (check with your doctor) and a gel to relieve teething problems
