| Whether played by children or adults, sports | | | | prepackaged first aid kits may not contain all the |
| present a unique opportunity for injury. Be ready | | | | essentials for the sport it will be used. Swimming |
| for common bumps and bruises--or immediate | | | | injuries can be different from rugby injuries. Think |
| treatment of a serious injury--of any sport with a | | | | of including joint braces, sunblock, lip balm with sun |
| well stocked and easily accessible sports first aid | | | | block, insect repellent, Aloe Vera lotion for |
| kit. | | | | sunburn, a misting bottle for hot days, or a sports |
| Like any first aid kit, always include disposable | | | | drink for dehydration. If the sport is high contact, |
| gloves, flexible bandages of various sizes, gauze | | | | packing several ice packs in an insulated container. |
| pads, first aid tape, antiseptic ointment, scissors | | | | Also keep a list of the kit's contents to ensure |
| and tweezers. But for a sports first aid kit, be | | | | that it is always well stocked with its essentials. |
| certain to include soft gauze bandages, a two-inch | | | | Bring a cell phone, too, in case an ambulance must |
| wide bandage for serious cuts, instant cold pack, | | | | be called. |
| and painkillers. | | | | In sports, the body takes a beating and so might |
| Remember that this kit will be used away from | | | | the first aid kit. Store the sports first aid supplies |
| home and water might not be available. Try to | | | | in a durable, watertight, and portable container. |
| find wipes and painkillers that do not need water. | | | | Insulated lunch boxes, Tupperware containers, or |
| For example, stores now carry painkillers that | | | | plastic tackle boxes all make perfect sports first |
| dissolve without water. | | | | aid kit containers to guarantee it can be used for |
| Sport first aid kits can either be assembled from | | | | any injury, rain or shine. |
| supplies at drug or purchased online. However, | | | | |