I’ll never forget our nightmare eventful first morning on our trip to Turks and Caicos. I woke up to the sound of birds chirping and waves crashing as I rolled over and wrapped myself up in our fluffy down comforter. Oh, and did I mention it was a white comforter? When suddenly I noticed my sleepy five-year-old standing by my side lean over and throw up all over our bed. Perfect start to our vacation!
You can’t prevent your kids from being sick or getting hurt, but you can be prepared for these vacation hiccups by packing a few supplies. We’ve seen it all…pneumonia in the Turks, ear infection in Florida, stomach bug in St. Lucia, sliced chin in Grand Cayman, jellyfish sting in Santorini, and countless sunburns. (Holy cow…we’ve had some really bad luck!) I’ve learned to pack for many “what if” situations. Here’s what I always carry on vacation for these occasions:
Chewable Advil (or the liquid kind)
Cough medicine
Vicks
Aloe
Thermometer
Afterbite
Antibacterial wipes
Neosporin
Band-Aids (several sizes)
Tweezers
Tissues
Cough drops
Allergy medication
Drops to dry up ears
Vitamins
What does your family pack for these types of situations?