DIY Family-friendly First Aid Kit + Win 1 of 3 $100 VISA Gift Cards

I’m one of those people who likes to be prepared. Probably a little overly so. I overthink everything and like to write lists. So, it will probably come as no surprise to you that I also am all about the first aid kit. We have one in the garage and another in the laundry. {I do need to buy a fire blanket for the kitchen though, been meaning to do that one for a while. I’m not perfect, forgive me! ????}.

I didn’t have one for my car though, and I’d been meaning to do that for a while, so I put this one together with some advice from the team at mundicare and put it together in a blog post for you. It’s just a small kit with the essentials for any mishaps that might happen while you’re out and about. This would easily work for at home too.

If you’re not familiar with the mundicare brand, let me quickly give you the run down; they make a range of natural first aid products with Australia’s natural healer, Melaleuca Oil {also known as tea tree oil}. I can remember as a kid that my Mum would use tea tree oil for pretty much anything. It removed stickers from things we shouldn’t have stuck them on. It was used to get rid of the dreaded nits. And it was even used when we’d had a spill and scraped ourselves. mundicare’s Melaleuca oil comes from plants that are harvested and refined only once a year in Byron Bay.

You don’t need a fancy box or anything special for your kit, I’ve used something that most families have lying around at home; an empty wipes container. I grabbed some alphabet stickers from the local bargain shop, and simply stuck Fix It! on the side, cos that’s what a first aid kit does, right? It FIXES all the things.

Take a look inside…

Here’s what you can put inside your kit:

• • Plasters {you need around 20, in different shapes and sizes}
  • mundicare Burnaid Gel
  • Cotton tips {place these in a little snap-lock bag}
  • Gloves {powder-free if possible}
  • Wipes
  • Scissors
  • mundicare Itch Relief {this is my personal must-have because kids get itchy!}
  • mundicare Antiseptic Spray
  • Antibacterial hand sanitiser
  • Cotton swabs
  • Instant cold pack
  • mundicare Skin Relief {for chafing that happens when you’re at the beach or exercising}
  • Tweezers
  • Saline
  • CPR barrier kit

mundicare ITCH RELIEF

| This itch relief comes in both a gel and spray. We love the spray, because we live in an area with a lot of mozzies and midgies, so it’s essential for the kids. The spray means we can treat the itch really quickly {no touching required!} and the kids can go back to playing.

mundicare ANTISEPTIC | This comes in the gel and spray, but also in a purified 100% Melaleuca Oil {nature’s antiseptic}. These antiseptics all help cleanse, soothe and support healing. They’re a must have for first aid kits, and the Melaleuca oil is actually sourced near to me at Byron Bay {fun fact!}.

mundicare BURNAID | Unfortunately, I’ve had to use this one personally when I’ve burnt myself cooking, and they help a whole lot, so I won’t ever be without them in future. The Burnaid comes in a gel, spray, and also in a handy dressing. They cool burns, while soothing them, and help relieve pain.

mundicare SKIN RELIEF | Tell me you’ve done the surf to car walk and ended up with chafing too? My kids often get it after a long time in the water, so this product is a great one to have in the car or at home. It comes in a powder to absorb excess moisture, which helps protect against chafing, or a cream which is great for soothing any skin irritations.

You can click here for a printable list of what to include in your own First Aid FIX IT Kit!

To help you along with putting together your own Fix It! kit, I’m giving away three $100 VISA Gift Cards thanks to mundicare®, so you can get busy putting together your own kit with all of the above products. You’ll probably even have money left over to buy yourself a muffin and a coffee. How can you win? Simply leave a comment below answering the following question: What always makes you feel better? What fixes your worries or hurts?

By submitting an entry you agree to the following terms and conditions of the Competition: Competition open to Australian residents only. Entrants must be over the age of 18. One entry per person. Entry into the competition must be before the closing date of 10^th May 2018 at 11:59 pm. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winners. The winner will be judged by Chantelle Ellem, and the three most creative answers will be awarded a prize (valued at $100 each). The prize is not transferrable or redeemable for cash. Your personal information will be collected for the purposes of administering the competition, please see our privacy policy on how we handle your personal information. The winners will be individually contacted and the name of the winners will be announced on the Fat Mum Slim blog shortly after the close of the competition.

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