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Must-have items for your family car first aid kid this summer

Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh

December 15, 2021 - 5.35am

It's that time of year again, school is out (or almost out) and families are preparing to leave home on summer road trips.

But whether it is a trip to the beach or a visit to family and friends - long days out can be stressful for parents. Packing spare clothes, food, snacks, toys and more.

So to make things easier and keep your kids safe while out and about - a family car first-aid kit is a must. A simple kit that has everything you need to treat your kids' little accidents when you can't just reach into the home medicine cabinet.

We've put together a list of must-have items to check off, so there is no need to cut the fun short while on a family day out or make a quick dash to the chemist! And having the kit in your car means it's with you wherever you go.

Hot & Cold Pack

A reusable pack that can turn both hot and cold, catering to any situation. Chemist Warehouse Oapl Hot & Cold Pack Small, $8.99.

Elastoplast

Make sure you have a range of sizes to choose from. Pharmacy Direct Elastoplast Kitchen Kit 40 Pack, $4.69.

Antiseptic Cream

To aid in the treatment of mild skin infections and grazes have a small tube of first aid cream packed. Chemist Warehouse Betadine First Aid Cream 20g, $7.39.

Thermometer

For a quick check of your little one's temperature. Coles Vicks Fever InSight Thermometer, $26.50.

Splinter Probes

To help remove any annoying splinters from your little ones hands and feet. Officeworks First Aiders Choice Disposable Splinter Probes 10 Pack, $2.39.

Tweezers and Scissors

Tools that may come in handy when attending to a minor wound. Woolworths Oscar Orsen Tweezers Slant Tip, $4.00 and Woolworths Oscar Orsen Nail Scissors, $7.00.

Bandage

For something easy to work with ensure this is hand-tearable. Chemist Warehouse Elastoplast Sport Elastic Adhesive Bandages Hand Tearable 5cm x 3.5m, $8.49.

Sickness Bags

We've all had to deal with a carsick toddler so be prepared with plenty of sick bags. Priceline Chuckies Sickness Bags & Wipes 4 Pack, $5.49.

Antiseptic Wipes

Helps clean minor cuts and grazes before you apply a bandage. Officeworks Antiseptic Cleansing Wipes 10 Pack, $9.98

Disposable Gloves

To protect your hands from infecting any minor wound and helps if you need to clean up any vomit. Coles Multi Purpose Disposable Gloves, $8.00.

First Aid Guide

In case of emergency, it's important to have a guide to help you navigate an injury. CPR KIDS Essential First Aid Guide for Babies and Children, $24.75.