How do I customise my kit?
How do I customise my kit?
Once you have assembled a basic first aid kit, you can customise it according to its intended use.
For use at home — add extra items according to the number of people in your home and their ages. If you have older children who play sport, you may want more thick elasticised bandages.
For babies — add extra items such as: a digital thermometer, basic pain reliever medicines (such as paracetamol or ibuprofen) and a plastic dosing syringe.
For known medical conditions — add the medicines and or equipment you need to control your condition. For example, an asthma inhaler or an adrenaline autoinjector (often called an Epi-pen).
For the car or caravan — add a highly reflective vest as you may be near a road and traffic.
For camping — add a disposable poncho, a compass, and a torch and batteries.
For use at the beach or on a boat — you may want to include vinegar to pour over some types of stings.
