A lot of what I brought in our first aid kit was influenced by Styling You‘s newbie’s guide to Bali. So, many thanks for all your advice and tips Nikki.
One thing I learned researching what to pack or a first aid kit always think sterile and disposable. So things to keep wounds and cuts clean, your hands clean and of course, your body clean. We always have to keep in mind that not everywhere operates like Australia and our way of life, so we need to keep in mind, to enjoy our holiday, we need to think twice about everything we do.
This is what I packed in our first aid kit, which I packed in my check-in luggage and then carried everywhere with us in my carry-on…
Certified Organic Pawpaw Ointment, $7.95 (30g)
Every Aussie knows how good pawpaw ointment is and how versatile it is on many things. They heal wounds and abrasions, aids with dry cuticles and lips. So having pawpaw ointment in our first aid kit was essential. I use this to help stop mosquito itches.
Available from good health food stores. Prices may vary.
Betadine Antiseptic Ointment, $8.99 (25g)
I packed a small tube of this just in case. I’ve always responded quite well to Betadine so it was just common sense to bring it along for any minor cuts.
Available from Priceline, Chemist Warehouse, supermarkets and pharmacies. Price may vary.
Panadol
Ah Panadol, a life saver on so many occasions of my life. I prefer Panadol because it’s safe on an empty stomach and if you are unfortunate enough to catch Bali Belly, it’ll be safest to take even when you’re sick and haven’t been able to drink anything.
Available everywhere.
Tea Tree Oil, $6.99 (15mL)
Like Betadine I respond really well to tea tree oil. It’s great to clean wounds, blisters, boils and any inflammation spots.
Available from Priceline, Chemist Warehouse, supermarkets and pharmacies. Price may vary.
Hydralyte, $11.25 (20 tablets)
Just in case we got Bali Belly, I packed these for us to make a speedy recovery. As much as vomiting is an unpleasant thing, it is a good thing as you body is rejecting the bad stuff out. Once you’re all vomited out, it’s important to re-hydrate yourself. If you don’t have Hydralyte, get some flat lemonade into your tummy. It’s not as harsh as water and the sugar in it will get your blood sugar level (BSL) back to normal. It is also an idea to start off with very basic food. I like eating SAO crackers, but bread is also good.
Available from Priceline, Chemist Warehouse, supermarkets and pharmacies. Price may vary.
Blackmore’s Digestive Bio Balance, $24.99 (30 tablets)
I read that having one of these a day before you started off on your daily adventures was an idea and I’m really glad we got onto these. It kept our tummy’s happy and digestive tract normal.
Available from Priceline and Chemist Warehouse.
SunSense After Sun, $8.39 (200g)
While it is an idea to constantly apply sunscreen, it’s also an idea to apply after sun every time you get in. I tan very easily and I really don’t like getting a tan (as strange as it sounds). I tan the most on my shoulders and it often hurts after a few days in the sun, even with regular application of sunscreen on those areas. I find when I apply after sun, the sting isn’t too bad. Sadly, I did come home with a tan, even if I was so vigorous with my sunscreen.
Available from Priceline and Chemist Warehouse. Price may Vary.
Aesop Resurrection Rinse-Free , $9.95 (50mL)
Like I mentioned in my carry-on post, this is something I have with me at all times. It’s cheap and I find that it’s not as harsh on my hands as other hand sanitisers. One of these will last you forever, but I thought I’d carry one with me in our first aid kit and have a backup just in case. Joe also carried two with him.
Available from all Aesop stores and counters in Myer and David Jones.
Band-Aids
For minor cuts. I like the fabric band-aids over the plastic ones. I find the fabric band-aids stick better last a little longer. These ones are the ‘Silver Healing’ band-aids. I don’t really see the difference but they were the ones I just picked up.
Aerogard Tropical Strength, $5.69 (135mL)
I’m one of those people who mosquitos LOVE! Every Summer in Australia I am eaten alive by these suckers. So, I made sure I got the tropical strength Aerogard, which apparently lasts up to 6 hours. Pfft, not me. I applied this at any chance I could! They do have these aerosol cans as well, but I thought just to be on the safe side of packing buy the pump instead.
Available from Priceline and Chemist Warehouse. Price may vary.
Lavender Essential Oil, $22.99 (25mL) & Peppermint Essential Oil, $18.99 (25mL)
Now when I read on Styling You that Nikki brought Lavender and Peppermint oils to rub on her tummy to ease pain, I knew I needed to get these as well. I also find by applying a drop to my temples before I go to bed allows me to fully relax and have a rested sleep. If you’re one of those people who don’t sleep well in foreign beds, this might just help you out.
Available from Priceline but my mother raves about Perfect Potion and their essential oils.
Alcohol Swabs
Ideal to sanitise small things. I use them on my iPhone screen. Like the hand sanitiser, they’re just good to have on hand. You can buy these from most pharmacies in boxes up to 200 for around $6.00.
Miscellaneous
Other things I brought but didn’t picture are cotton balls and rounds (packed with toiletries) to clean any wounds or cuts with Betadine or tea tree oil.
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