Review: Easy Care First Aid Kit

The Tender Corp. not only sent me their Easy Access Bandages to try out and review, they also included one of their Easy Care First Aid Kits :) 

If you've read my blog for any amount of time, you would know that my husband and I are pretty big on being prepared for emergencies. Living in Central Florida, there is always a big concern with hurricanes and making sure we have enough supplies and food to wade out a disaster scenario. One thing I think people often overlook is being prepared for medical emergencies. This is true not only for disasters but also for out daily life. What do you do if you child falls and gets a deep cut? What if you burn yourself while cooking? There are so many daily situations that can become precarious if we aren't prepared with both supplies and knowledge. 

Now, from how I talked above you may think I want us all to become medical professionals or something :) While that would be nice, it certainly isn't always possible. Instead we need to arm ourselves with basic knowledge to take care of things until other help arrives. If there is one thing I have learned with having a cop for a husband it's that quick thinking can save lives.

Anyway, onto how this relates to this first aid kit. The thing that separates this kit from the countless other kits out there is how it is organized. It's not just a zipper case full of bandages and ointments. When you open the zipper pouch, you see 6 plastic pouches all clearly labeled with what their ingredients treat.

The kit will treat:

1. Cuts & Scrapes
2. Blisters, Splinters & Stings
3. Bleeding, Wounds & Burns
4. Headaches & Pain
5. Sprains & Strains
6. CPR & Shock

The front of each pouch gives step by step instructions (with pictures!) on how to use the items inside. The opposite side of the pouch is clear so you can easily see what is inside.

So, say I was at the park and my nephew falls down and scrapes his knee - I just open the Cuts & Scrapes pouch to get not only a bandage but an antiseptic towelette and antibiotic ointment. 1,2,3, everything is right there where I need it and finished before I have time to stress over it. Pretty cool huh? The kit even goes so far as to include a CPR Breathing Barrier in case of real emergencies. There is an instant cold compress, splint, ibuprofen, gauze bandages, gloves, tape, burn gel, sting relief wipes, and so much more!

What's also great about this kit is its size and price. It's conveniently sized for travel, camping, bringing along to sporting events as well as having an easy to get to place in your home or office. Also, these retail for $19.99 so it's very affordable. I even found these available on Drugstore.com for only $17.99 which tells me these are also easy to get your hands on.

What's the verdict? I would definitely recommend this kit to anyone. It can't hurt to be prepared and this even gives you the instructions on how to use what it contains. With this, you can be ready for any small emergency you come across and be able to take better control of the situation yourself. I'm really excited to have my kit and I'm going to make it a nice place in my car after I post this :) This kit helps you be prepared in all the necessary ways to make any unpleasant situations just a little bit easier.

If you want more info about Easy Care First Aid Kits and more from the Tender Corporations, you can see their website or 'Like' Easy Care First Aid on Facebook to stay connected with new products and info :)

*I received the Easy Care First Aid Kit for free to facilitate my review, but all opinions expressed are 100% my own and not influenced in any way.

Review: Easy Access Bandages

When I first heard about the Tender Corporation and their new Easy Access Bandages, I was really curious. What makes a bandage 'easy access'? I had never seen them before and I was very intrigued with what they could offer. When I received a box yesterday with some to try out for myself, I was really excited :)

The Easy Access Bandages are designed for those who may have their hands a little full :) The box contains 2 compact packs of 15 bandages that can easily be put in your purse or diaper bag or anywhere else you may need them. To use one, you just hold the bandage where indicated:

and pull out your bandage :) While it pulls out, one half of the sticky part is exposed so you can go straight from the package to your skin, then just remove the other cover from the sticky part and press down. It can all be done with just one hand! How cool is that?

Sorry for the strange photo, but I wanted to show the size of the bandages. These are nice and medium sized and would be perfect for busy moms. Got one kid in your arms when your toddler falls down? No problem! Just pull out your convenient little pack and you only need the one hand to go from tears to healing in seconds - no muss, no fuss. Also, these sell exclusively at Walmart and they are only $2.97 for a pack of 30. You can get regular bandages (like the ones above) or finger and knuckle shaped ones.

For those who need to know these are latex free fabric bandages, so you don't even have to worry about any strange reactions. Just pull one out and get back to what you are doing without the stress a minor injury can cause. I don't have any wounds at the moment, but I did stick that bandage to my hand just to try it out and it held on very well. It kind of makes me excited to have these in my purse for the next time I need them :) If you want more info, you can go here to watch a video. Also, you can 'Like' Easy Access Bandages on Facebook or visit their website for more info.

Want to try some of these for yourself? 
You can grab a coupon for these babies here and get $1 off and they are available exclusively at Walmart. So just grab a pack next time you're over there :)

*I received a pack of Easy Access Bandages for free to facilitate my review, but all opinions expressed are 100% my own and not influenced in any way.