What Every Mother Should Have In Her First Aid Kit When Traveling With Kids

As a mother, it’s my responsibility to make sure that my daughter is always in the pink of health. I don’t worry too much when she’s not feeling well while at home because I keep our medicine cabinet well-stocked at all times. But what if she gets sick while we’re traveling? That could be a big problem because I don’t really know how to buy medicines in a pharmacy in a foreign country. If it’s a hassle to kids her age, what more if it happens to those who are younger.

Traveling is supposed to be fun but traveling with children can be frightening for a lot of parents. Some of the inconveniences that may happen while caring for a sick child include language barriers between you and healthcare professionals, insufficient medical facilities, and the considerable prices that you may have to pay at the hospital. It’s best to travel with the trusted medicines that your child’s pediatrician has prescribed so you’re ready to have fun without any worries.

Here’s a list of everything parents should bring in their first aid kit before they head off with infants, toddlers and older children:

Antihistamine

These are drugs which treat allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, and skin allergies. Some allergy medicines from Unilab formulated for children are Allerkid and Disudrin.

Paracetamol

This is essential for fever, headaches, and other minor body aches associated with the common cold and flu. Medicines like Kiddilets and Biogesic for Kids are some examples.

Simeticone

Your child may suffer from indigestion and when this happens he should take Simeticone such as Restime and Kremil-S. Simeticone is an anti-foaming agent used to reduce bloating, discomfort or pain caused by excessive gas.

Hydration Salts

Diarrhea is the most common problem that most travelers encounter, and which can lead to dehydration. Hydration salts like Hydrite can help in treating initial signs of dehydration by replacing the body’s electrolytes.

Meclizine

This medicine like Dizitab is taken to prevent or treat nausea, vomiting, or vertigo (dizziness) due to motion sickness.

Multivitamins

Your child’s resistance to certain diseases will surely be challenged when you’re under different weather conditions so they’ll need an extra layer of protection. Taking multivitamins like Ceelin Plus and Enervon Syrup can help boost your child’s energy.

Apart from the above mentioned, a first aid travel kit may also contain these items:

You can buy these items at any leading drugstores, but I buy mine at the Negros Grace Pharmacy. Have fun to the max but please make sure that you have all of the items above in your first aid kit.