The 2am hotel room scenario. You want to be ready for it.
Your child has a fever. You're in a hotel in Orlando, or London, or anywhere that is not your medicine cabinet at home. The front desk doesn't have what you need. The nearest pharmacy is 20 minutes away in a city you don't know. This kit means that scenario ends with you handing your child the right medication, in the right dose, without leaving the room. 23 age appropriate items. Every product verified safe for the age it's intended for. Weight based pediatric dosing chart included.
- Children's acetaminophen liquid 4oz (Ages 2+)
- Children's ibuprofen liquid 4oz (Ages 6 months+)
- Digital thermometer (all ages)
- Weight based pediatric dosing chart (laminated, clinical standard)
- Dramamine for Kids chewable (Ages 2+)
- Ginger chews (Ages 4+, drug free)
- Acupressure wristbands 2 pairs (all ages)
- Motion sickness bags
- Children's Pepto liquid (Ages 2+)
- Pediatric oral rehydration solution packets (all ages including infants, the most critical item in the kit)
- Probiotic chewables (Ages 1+)
- Simethicone drops (infants+, gas and bloating)
- Children's antihistamine liquid (Ages 2+, non drowsy)
- Children's decongestant (Ages 4+)
- Saline nasal spray (all ages, drug free, helps airplane ear pressure)
- Sunscreen SPF 50+ pediatric formula (Ages 6 months+)
- Aloe vera gel (all ages)
- Diaper rash cream (infants/toddlers)
- Hydrocortisone cream (Ages 2+)
- Adhesive bandages, fun colorful designs
- Antibiotic ointment
- Insect repellent, child safe formula
- Hand sanitizer travel size + wet wipes travel pack
You save $50.00 (24%). No $50 minimum.
Ships within 1 to 2 business days from our pharmacy. Free shipping. Free pharmacist consultation. FSA/HSA accepted.
This kit is new to the shop. Verified customer reviews will appear here as they come in. Have a question before then? Ask Dr. Mike.
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Children dehydrate significantly faster than adults. What is manageable in an adult can become a medical emergency in a toddler within hours. Oral rehydration solution like the pediatric ORS in this kit is specifically designed for infants and contains electrolytes and glucose that plain water does not. Giving water alone to a dehydrated infant can dangerously dilute their sodium levels. The dosing chart in this kit is the single most important piece of paper a traveling parent can carry. The difference between the right dose and the wrong dose for a child is not just efficacy, it is safety. Weight based dosing is the clinical standard. Age based dosing alone is not medically appropriate when a 4 year old can weigh 30 or 50 pounds.
Children's Tylenol and Children's Ibuprofen are the two foundational products for pediatric fever and pain, and the protocol card includes the alternating schedule pediatricians often recommend for high or persistent fevers. Motion sickness covers four age ranges: Dramamine for Kids (2+, chewable), ginger chews (4+, drug free), acupressure wristbands (all ages including infants and toddlers who resist medication), and motion sickness bags for when prevention isn't enough. Never give aspirin to children under 18. Never guess at doses by age alone.
I am a pharmacist and a parent. Those two roles give me a perspective on children's travel health that is hard to get anywhere else. Children can't always tell you what is wrong. They dehydrate faster than adults. Their immune systems are still developing. And when you are in a foreign city or 30,000 feet in the air, I'll just go to the pharmacy is not always an option. The dosing chart in this kit is the single most important piece of paper a traveling parent can carry. The difference between the right dose and the wrong dose for a child is not just efficacy, it is safety. Every product in this kit is something I would give to my own children. No compromises.
Dr. Mike Acheampong, PharmD, MPH. Fairview Pharmacy, Hattiesburg, MS.
Questions, answered.
When should I order this kit before my trip?
Most kits should be ordered at least 7 days before departure. Some protocols require pre departure time to work. The Tropical Kit probiotic should start 1 week before travel. The Adventure Kit recommends 2 weeks for trip preparation. All kits ship within 24 hours. Free shipping on orders over $50.
Is this TSA compliant for carry on?
Yes. All liquids in the kit are TSA compliant sizes (under 3.4oz). Medically necessary liquids are exempt from size limits and should be declared at security. Always pack your travel kit in your carry on, never checked luggage. A kit you can't reach during a 14 hour flight or hotel arrival is a kit you don't have.
What if I don't use everything in the kit?
Most travelers use 40 to 60 percent. The rest is your emergency coverage. A QuikClot gauze pad weighs nothing and you may never need it. But if you do need it, it is irreplaceable. Every item earns its weight. Nothing is filler.
Will the products in this kit interact with my prescriptions?
Most travel kit products are over the counter and safe to combine with common prescriptions, but specific interactions exist. Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) interacts with aspirin and certain blood thinners. Antihistamines can amplify sedation when combined with sleep aids. Call Fairview for a free medication interaction review before your trip. Dr. Mike personally reviews your medication list in 10 minutes.
Can I get a refund if my trip is cancelled?
Yes. Return unopened kits within 90 days for a full refund. If your trip is cancelled and the kit hasn't shipped yet, contact Fairview for an immediate refund or to delay shipping until your rescheduled travel. Opened kits can be returned within 30 days if products are unused.
Does the kit come with instructions?
Every kit ships with Dr. Mike's protocol card explaining what to use when, in what order, at what dose. The Family Kit includes a weight based pediatric dosing chart. The Tropical Kit includes a destination specific health alert sheet. The Adventure Kit includes a pre trip preparation checklist. This is the pharmacist consultation that used to require driving to a store.
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