Part of what makes medical emergencies so scary is that, by nature, they can happen completely unexpectedly.

Having a properly stocked first aid kit is vital for parents or anyone dealing with babies and children – and it's just as important to know what to do if your child injures themselves or is poorly.

While accidents are not common, there's nothing wrong with being prepared ahead of time — and if you ever are in a situation where you need additional supplies, a first aid kit should be your go-to.

We don’t have any Boy Scouts in our family, but we try and travel with as much preparedness as we can stand, which means that ...