First aid kit

Essential items to put in your first aid kit to take with you

Here is a list of essentials:

• Alcohol

• Bandages (take 3 different sizes)

• Disinfectant wipes

• Mini scissors

• Arnica homeopathic granules (takes up less space, for bumps and bruises)

• Smecta (for stomach problems)

• Biafine (for sunburn or minor burns)

• Saline solution (if you get something in your eye or have a minor wound, etc.)

• 1 bandage

• Compresses

• Tweezers (for splinters)

• Cotton wool

• Soothing cream for mosquito bites

• For those allergic to insect bites: Aspi venom and Cetirizine tablets (anti-allergy)

• 1 Swiss Army knife

• 1 box of painkillers (such as Paracetamol, Doliprane or Efferalgan)

• 1 box of anti-inflammatories (such as Ibuprofen or Nurofen)