Do you know that a burn sustained in the kitchen could easily cause you a sleepless night? Of course you need not be told that a cut from a kitchen knife or even a scraped knee from the garden can make your life very difficult. The pain is not the only thing that you will have to grapple with. There period between when you got cut to recovery will be one hectic one. Simple tasks like wearing clothes might turn out to be too difficult. This is why it is important for every home to own a high quality first aid kit.
What must your first aid kit have?
When someone mentions a first aid kit, the first thing that comes to mind is a red box with a red a plus sign on it. Well, you are excused if this is the image you got. It is the standard face of first aid kit. There are people who have bag while others have that box. Regardless of how your kit looks like, there are several things that cannot be missing from it. These items include the likes bandages and cotton swabs. In the case of burns and cuts you will need an ointment to sooth the pain.
For sprains you will need something to immobilize the joint. Another thing that you cannot afford to lack in your first aid kit is a disinfectant. Cuts and scalds can become septic if you do not clean them and disinfect. Of course you should not miss out on having a pain reliever and the more natural the reliever is, the better it will be. One of such pain relievers that has parents all excited is the ‘Make it Better’ from some brand known as Vi-Tae. A natural first aid kit with natural pain relief cannot be matched.
Top quality pain relief
An ample supply of pain relievers in your first aid kit is always good. A good pain reliever will not only take away the pain the pain but will be able to do it fast. When you bump into a door at home you will be confused for a moment thanks to the pain. As such you will need a pain reliever that works fast to provide relief instantly. Who wants to stay confused for a whole day because they bumped into a door?
There are pain relievers (topical ones) that present antiseptic features as well. Even the smallest of cuts and scratches can present an opportunity for bacteria and other disease causing germs to attack your body. All it takes is a small entry point into the body and these pathogens will work wonders on you. A good pain reliever should also possess some antiseptic abilities as well.
As the pain is being relieved, the skin should be hydrated. A majority of pain relievers are renowned for making the skin dry. However, if you go for natural pain relief products which contain ingredients like sunflower oil and chamomile then you will not have to worry about your skin lacking hydration. It will not only be hydrated but also get nourishment.
Author bio
Hillary Killian is a mother of three who has armed every room in her house with a natural first aid kit. She values brands like Vi-Tae that provide high quality natural pain relief solutions.
