I learned early on in parenting that carrying basic medication for my son was a necessity when we traveled. It never failed we’d need to take a temperature or give a dosage of infant acetaminophen at a time when it was inconvenient or we just didn’t have the specific item. Today, I bring a basic kids’ medicine kit any time we travel.

Thankfully both kids are old enough now that chewable options are available for the main medications they might need. These are simpler to pack and dispense than liquid medications. If you have a younger child, you’ll want to carry specific infant labeled medications instead.

Contents

• Children’s Ibuprofen
• Children’s Acetaminophen
• Children’s Allergy
• Children’s Antacid
• Band-Aids
• Pedialyte Packets
• Thermometer and Probe Covers
• Adult Ibuprofen

I found everything we need fits into a small Travelon packing cube with the medication contained in its original packaging. I prefer this so we are certain which medicine is which and what the dosage instructions are. This is an extra handy detail too when we leave the kids with grandparents. They don’t have to guess on dosages. Another tip – I’ll often write the usual dosage and child’s name in permanent marker on the package or bottle.

What else would you add to a medicine kit to help your kids when traveling?

Another item that always goes with us when we travel? Our laundry kit. Messes happen and I like to be prepared.