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Elastoplast Assorted Water Resistant Strips
by Coffeetiere
I'm not a great plaster fan only using them when absolutely necessary as I feel they can finder the healing process. However, there are certain times when plasters are an essential, like for blisters caused by shoes or for my kid's knees when they fall over.
I always buy Elastoplast plasters as these seem to stay stuck the ... best out of all the types I have tried. You may pay a little bit more, but this works out better value if they stay stuck for longer. There are 40 of varies shapes and sizes in this packet, which is helpful, but also invariably there is always one size and shape which doesn't get used. Before I had kids the plaster which least got used was the biggest, however this plaster proves to be very useful for grazed knees. The one I therefore now least use is the smallest round ones, which I guess are for blisters, however I never find they stay stuck for that long. The best plasters are the "average" size ones of about 2x7cm as these seem to be most flexible in their use and are always the ones I run out of first.
These plasters are water repellent, although it would be quite rare that we actually need water repellent plasters and also I find that they do leak slightly down the sides. Cuts and grazes are best washed in the bath rather than left covered and also if the water does leak if you end up with a soggy scabs which is not good. I would much rather let the air get to the wound and dry it out naturally although these plasters are supposed to be breathable. Plasters are however helpful for kids as they are more prone to knocking their grazes and also plasters help keep cuts and grazes clean during the day and I can vouch that they are dirt repellent!
I have to say I am quite mean and refuse to buy themed plasters. I can't see the point of the extra cost, plus then I would have to buy too types as I am sure my husband wouldn't be too impressed if he had to go around with a Barbie plaster on his finger! I also don't like the material, I think they remind me of school and I don't like the feel, hence I always buy the waterproof plastic feeling ones.
I do like the cushiony wound pad on these plasters, which is quite think and comfortable on the wound. I also don't find the wound pad sticks to the wound like with other plasters, which is horrible and can be very painful to get off. I don't however like pulling plasters off, they act like wax strips and these plasters do stick very well!
I do like these plasters, well as much as I can like a plaster and there are always a few in my handbag for emergencies. They are one of those must-have first aid consumables.
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Savlon Dry Antiseptic Spray
by ask_eve
I'm clumsy and accident prone at the best of times and having a young grandson who frequently visits means I like to keep a fairly decent medical box in the house just in case of accidents. I've found that it comes in handy quite often for cuts, scrapes and minor burns off the oven and iron. It's mostly full of plasters and bandages but ... I've started adding to it as it's getting a little low on other supplies.
I bought a can of this spray from Boots for £3.09 for 50ml. It's made by Savlon which also make an antiseptic cream which is something I've used a lot of in the past and found to be very good. This spray is for use on minor cuts, abrasions, burns and blisters. It's a dry, fine powder antiseptic spray and should be used to form a layer over the affected area to prevent infection and help speed up the healing process. It's ideal for use with children as keeping them still to put cream on can be distressing if the area is sore.
The spray comes in a blue can with the Savlon logo on the front in white letters and a yellow see-through pop-off lid. The spray nozzle is similar to that found on a deodorant can and is easy to press and use.
I recently used this on my grandson. He's six now and is just learning to ride a bike, rather unsuccessfully so far. He came off it a few days ago and managed to scrape his knee on the floor. It wasn't a bad cut, more of a graze. I used an antiseptic wipe to clean the dirt off it and make sure there weren't any little bricks in the cut then used this spray. I told him it was magic spray that would make it better and he was much more keen to use this than he has been in the past with creams as I don't have to rub anything in. I held the can about 8 inches away from his knee and sprayed sparingly, covering the whole area. He said it was quite cold and didn't sting like the cream.
The 50ml can is ideal to keep in smaller medical boxes i.e. in the car as it would come in useful when you're out the house too. It's ideal as you're not spreading germs from your own hands onto the wound as you don't have to rub it in and you don't have to worry about finding a plaster to fit or to get off when it's healed. It's ideal for use in awkward places, like when you get a cut on your hand as plasters never stick to my fingers as I'm always busy.
I only apply this once, just after the cut or burn has happened as minor accidents like this tend to heal pretty quickly anyway. I haven't had any problems using the spray and it's adult and child friendly. I've used it on a couple of little burns that I've had courtesy of my oven and found that it provides a little bit of instant relief as it's nice and cool and it prevents further pain from infection or irritation.
It is quite expensive really for what it is, the tubes of Savlon are cheaper but this is just more ideal and easier to use. I'd definitely recommend this as it works well and is very convenient.
It's definitely a First Aid product I recommend and I'm sure that when this one is finished I'll be buying more as it's so handy to have in the house and easy, simple and quick to use. You can get this spray from chemists like Boots and in Asda (It's only £2.50 in asda)!
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Savlon Dry Antiseptic Spray
by basketofbuttons
My medicine cupboard holds a very useful little treatment called Savlon Dry Antiseptic Spray. I've had this now for about four months and I use it as an alternative to the Savlon antiseptic cream as my daughter and my husband are both moaning minnies when it comes to applying cream to cuts and grazes. This is better as it's easier to ... use as there is no need for me to have to touch my daughter's skin (or my husband to have to touch his own) as it's applied by simply spraying over the affected area.
This skin treatment is available to buy in most large chemists such as Boots, but I bought the last one I have from the pharmacy in Tesco's. The blue bottle costs £3.10 and though it's small to look at you don't actually need to use a lot for small cuts and grazes and so it lasts for ages. It's also better on cuts in more delicate areas, such as the backs of hands or knuckles as it doesn't sting quite so much as the antiseptic creams can do.
Whenever I use this on my daughter, I shake the bottle lightly, remove the top and then spray lightly over the cut or grazed area, holding it about 8 to 10 inches away from her skin. You can see a very fine misty dry powder spray come out and settle over the wound. This not only helps to heal the area but it also acts as a protective barrier over the wound, preventing any germs or infections entering it. My daughter loves it and much prefers it to the standard cream I also use and she's far less likely to cry out of I use the spray.
I have also used it on myself once or twice, but not for cuts or grazes, I have used it on small burns when I accidentally caught myself on our oven door. It's quite cold and soothing when it's first applied, I find, and it seems to really help with sore burns and it's definitely preferable to having to apply a cream to an already throbbing area.
It's definitely a First Aid product I recommend and I'm sure that when this one is finished I'll be buying more as it's so handy to have in the house and easy, simple and quick to use.
Highly recommended
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