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The right travel first aid kit

Vacationing with children, especially packing, is a unique challenge. The balancing act between happy children and relaxed parents must be considered when planning a vacation. To ensure your child's health isn't neglected and a minor accident or cold doesn't turn into a tragedy, here are some tips for a vacation medicine cabinet from Dr. Kerstin Schallaböck, doctor, mother of four, and KAMI skincare founder.

My husband and I have always loved traveling and have always felt that children don't just feel at home on farms and beaches, but also benefit from getting to know other cultures. We therefore always have a good mix of Austrian mountains and long-distance travel. The right first-aid kit is especially important for long-distance trips, as you never know what the healthcare system will be like in a particular country and whether you'll be able to get the products you're used to there.

So what should be in your first aid kit?

  • Sunscreens with a high sun protection factor, after-sun products (e.g. KAMI 2-Phase Spray)
  • Medicines for pain and fever
  • Medication for coughs and colds (decongestant nasal sprays also facilitate pressure equalization during air travel)
  • Sore throat tablets
  • Medicines for diarrhea and to restore intestinal flora
  • Antiallergics
  • Disinfectant and wound healing KAMI SOS skin care oil or KAMI SOS balm
  • Bandages and blister plasters
  • If a family member is sensitive to travel sickness medication.

For long-distance travel:

  • Medicines for the prophylaxis of specific tropical diseases
  • Circulatory strengthening agents when the temperature difference or humidity is very large.

Also remember to pack the right skincare. Sun and climate change put a lot of strain on the skin. For example, in tropical climates, our skin loses its ability to retain moisture within two weeks due to the high humidity. If you then board a plane two weeks later, where the air is very dry, your skin will dry out severely within hours. Unfamiliar food, lots of sun, and water are other factors that can throw your skin off balance. Skincare with soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, such as our KAMI SOS Skin Care Oil, supports regeneration.

If all of this is included, there shouldn't be any major health problems, at least.

I wish you a nice holiday and all the best

Yours, Kerstin Schallaböck

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