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School's out, summers here (I know..not technically, but soon!) and along with that comes bumps, bruises, breaks, bee stings and itching!
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School's out, summers here (I know..not technically, but soon!) and along with that comes bumps, bruises, breaks, bee stings and itching!
Macaroni Kid has partnered with Band Aid and Neosporin Brands to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the First Aid Kit!
The first commercial First Aid Kit was used in 1888 by Johnson and Johnson founder Robert Wood Johnson to assist railroad workers on the Denver and Rio Grande Railway train who were injured and far from medical treatment.
We take them for granted now, but back then, it was a revolutionary concept!
Did you know that the gauze bandages came in black from 1901-1911? My guess is that being a Railway worker was not a tidy job and that the black didn't show the dirt as much.
Did you know that Johnson and Johnson made first aid kits for Boy and Girl Scout Troops?
Did you know that you are 3 times more likely to have an accident in your house than outdoors??
So how can you be ready? Build your own kit! and we'll help!
To celebrate the 125th Anniversary, Band Aid and Neosporin are offering a first aid bag at CVS Pharmacies nationwide that you can get for free when you buy 3 of the following products!
Did you know that Johnson and Johnson made first aid kits for Boy and Girl Scout Troops?
Did you know that you are 3 times more likely to have an accident in your house than outdoors??
So how can you be ready? Build your own kit! and we'll help!
To celebrate the 125th Anniversary, Band Aid and Neosporin are offering a first aid bag at CVS Pharmacies nationwide that you can get for free when you buy 3 of the following products!
For every First Aid Kit given away, Johnson and Johnson will make a donation to Safe Kids Worldwide, an organization established in 1987 to help educate kids, coaches and parents on the importance of hydration, warming up, and how to recognize a concussion.
By 2008, the campaign helped reduce the death rate for unintentional injury in children ages 14 and under in the U.S. by 45 percent!
Here are some of the products that you can use to personalize your family first aid kit!
We are even going to give away 2 kits to subscribers! Leave a first aid tip at the bottom to be entered!
Band Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages: These come in really fun designs like "Jake and the Neverland Pirates" and "Monsters Inc." and for Moms, beautiful Cynthia Rowley designs! They will protect your scrapes and scratches from dirt and germs!
Neosporin Neo to Go First Aid Antiseptic/Pain Relieving Spray or Lotion: Convenient and portable. You can put it in your purse, backpack or pocket! It will treat minor wounds and help prevent infection on the go until you can seek medical treatment if necessary.
Benadryl Ready Mist Itch Stopping Spray, Itch Cooling Gel and Itch Stopping Cream: Great to have on hand to relieve the itch of bug bites.
Johnson and Johnson First Aid Hurt Free Wrap and Band Aid Friction Block: The Hurt-Free Wrap helps hold dressings in place and sticks to itself..not to your skin! Sometimes removing a wrap hurts more than the actual injury! The Friction Block Stick reduces rubbing on skin and prevents friction from shoes! Important for hikers!
Johnson and Johnson First Aid Hurt Free Wrap and Band Aid Friction Block: The Hurt-Free Wrap helps hold dressings in place and sticks to itself..not to your skin! Sometimes removing a wrap hurts more than the actual injury! The Friction Block Stick reduces rubbing on skin and prevents friction from shoes! Important for hikers!
Having been a Scout leader and parent for many years I would add a few things! Latex gloves, an instant ice pack ,a thermometer and Vicks Vapo Rub!
Here are some tips that I've learned over the years...
Now that it is berry and cherry picking season, make sure that when you go picking, you wear light colored clothing, long sleeves and tuck your pants into your socks (not that fashionable but you will get less bug bites and the insects aren't as attracted to light colors).
Don't eat a banana if you are going out where there might be bees...the fragrance mimics their fighting hormone and they will probably attack.
If you do get stung, remove the stinger by scraping a credit card against your skin...don't dig and squeeze). Honey works remarkably well to soothe the pain. Follow up with an ice pack.
Speaking of fragrance...don't wear any if you are going camping or hiking. It attracts insects.
If you do get stung, remove the stinger by scraping a credit card against your skin...don't dig and squeeze). Honey works remarkably well to soothe the pain. Follow up with an ice pack.
Speaking of fragrance...don't wear any if you are going camping or hiking. It attracts insects.
Wear appropriate shoes for the activity. We have a troop down in our household because he slipped on some rocks (not a sufficient tread on the shoe!) and now has a broken ankle!
To prevent blisters in the first place, wear good socks! Here is a link to the best around!
Make your own regular ice pack with 1 cup of rubbing alcohol and 2 cups of water in a ziplock bag. It remains pliable and freezes quickly. You can also use bags of frozen veggies (peas work great!)
With all of the railroading that has taken place in Central Pa over the past century, it's not inconceivable to think that some of these products may have been used on those injured during the Johnstown flood of 1889. One place they may have been used was at St. Marks Episcopal Church (by the way this week they are having a Strawberry Festival there! Check out the history and have a cool treat!).
Share some of your best tips for first aid here with us!!
"I received products from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are my own.”
More about the history of Johnson and Johnson
For coupons and tips click here!
Make your own regular ice pack with 1 cup of rubbing alcohol and 2 cups of water in a ziplock bag. It remains pliable and freezes quickly. You can also use bags of frozen veggies (peas work great!)
With all of the railroading that has taken place in Central Pa over the past century, it's not inconceivable to think that some of these products may have been used on those injured during the Johnstown flood of 1889. One place they may have been used was at St. Marks Episcopal Church (by the way this week they are having a Strawberry Festival there! Check out the history and have a cool treat!).
Share some of your best tips for first aid here with us!!
"I received products from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are my own.”
More about the history of Johnson and Johnson
For coupons and tips click here!
