Family First Aid Challenge | Win a St Johns Ambulance First Aid kit

Since having children, we have collected a fairly well stocked medicine cabinet. All the usual suspects are in there – Calpol, plasters, Piriton, Sudocrem. Things to treat the everyday bumps and grazes. 

But what about a first aid kit? Is it something you have at home? I know we don’t, not really. This became glaringly obvious when Gemma had a nasty accident recently, and I had to cobble together a makeshift bandage and make do with some Calpol until we got to the hospital.

Recently, we were asked to take part in the Family First Aid Challenge – we sent a picture of our First Aid items off to be analysed by a pharmacist, to see how extensive it was, and what more we could do with getting.

First Aid Kit

Our first aid kit includes:

  • Scissors
  • Thermometer
  • Calpol
  • Plasters/dressings
  • Tape
  • Allergy eye drops
  • Witch Hazel

The pharmacist says:

This first aid box looks a little lean. The plasters and surgical tape will be very useful as will the Calpol for a young child. Witch Hazel gel is also a good choice for cuts and grazes. Some dressings could also be useful and possibly a tubular bandage or crepe bandage for strains. There is obviously concern for eye health as evidenced by the Allergy Eye Drops. However, eyes can often suffer more generally from tiredness, soreness and dryness especially at the end of a long day. An eye drop for dry eye such as Vidisan could be a useful addition this first aid box.”

With regards to irritated eyes, research has shown that: 

  • Nearly half (48%) of those questioned had experienced eye irritation when on the beach with the wind blowing sand into their eyes
  • 45% had experienced eye irritation after swimming in chlorinated water
  • around a third of us (33.5%) suffered eye irritation after gardening
  • and 30% of men particularly suffered from getting things in their eyes when exercising

It’s clear that we need to revamp our first aid kit slightly- a good option for families is the St Johns Ambulance Universal First Aid Kit, and I have 2 to give away.

First Aid Kit

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Terms and conditions. Open to UK residents, giveaway ends 20/10/16. Winners will be randomly selected from all correctly completed entries and contacted by email. Winners should claim their prize within 10 days or it may be redrawn.

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197 Comments

  1. Julie Ward
    October 4, 2016 / 5:59 pm

    Antiseptic wipes/cream, I daren’t look in my first aid box

  2. Claire Elizabeth Noke
    October 4, 2016 / 10:12 pm

    I have 2 out of 3 clumsy kids ! so most definitely plasters … lol x

  3. Christine Lockley
    October 5, 2016 / 2:47 pm

    Has to be plasters – everyone feels better when they’ve got a plaster covering whatever “poorly” it is

  4. maria blythin
    October 5, 2016 / 8:38 pm

    antiseptic cream x

  5. Kate Davies
    October 6, 2016 / 10:44 am

    With a boisterous 4 year old definately plasters and a cool pack.

  6. Deborah Mackenzie
    October 6, 2016 / 2:01 pm

    Only one? Hmmm plasters, because they are always forgotten on my shopping list.

  7. Sharon Latter
    October 6, 2016 / 9:18 pm

    First aid kit, very handy.

    • Sharon Latter
      October 6, 2016 / 9:20 pm

      Bandages, as they can be very versatile

  8. Ema J Lowe
    October 7, 2016 / 1:42 pm

    the long strip of plasters, so it can be cut to the size needed.

  9. Jade
    October 7, 2016 / 7:02 pm

    Saline

  10. Jayne Townson
    October 7, 2016 / 9:27 pm

    Plasters as with three kids I seem to always need one. Thanks for the giveaway.

  11. janine atkin
    October 8, 2016 / 12:36 pm

    plasters and anti-septic spray or cream

  12. Joanna Ford
    October 8, 2016 / 8:41 pm

    Anti-septic wipes

  13. Sarah Lee
    October 8, 2016 / 8:47 pm

    Plasters

  14. kim neville
    October 9, 2016 / 9:30 am

    Plasters as come in handy for the family

  15. Tammy Tudor
    October 9, 2016 / 11:54 am

    some sort of anti-septic is essential in my opinion

  16. Katie Skeoch
    October 9, 2016 / 4:48 pm

    Surgical tape, it’s great for all emergencies

  17. Karolina Rozwarska
    October 9, 2016 / 9:51 pm

    Plasters

  18. MANDY DOHERTY
    October 11, 2016 / 9:03 pm

    Antiseptic spray and plasters

  19. Daniel
    October 12, 2016 / 12:38 pm

    A vodka miniature!

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