Earthley Wellness

Knowing what to carry is pretty important. And, especially for the naturally-minded, knowing what you really need on the go (and how to make it or where to find it!) is important. There used to be a company that offered cute little homeopathic and herbal remedy kits, but they unfortunately went out of business a while ago. So now we make our own.

What Goes In a DIY Summer First Aid Kit

I pack this in the summer because that’s when we’re outside and we’re subject to cuts, scrapes, bumps, and bugs. In the winter, it doesn’t matter so much, and health focuses more on preventing illness. That sort of thing is mostly an at-home deal, whereas summer injuries can happen anywhere.

So…what to carry?

Bentonite Clay Paste

It can be as simple as bentonite clay and a bit water in a container. It has many uses, including:

Bug bites
Stings
Poison ivy
Other rashes

Bentonite clay has “drawing” powers. It will help to pull the poison out of stings, bites, and so on.

We do sell this Black Drawing Salve with bentonite clay.

Arnica Salve

Arnica salve is for bumps, bruises, and swelling. It helps for minor muscle strains or twists, bruising, and more. It’s good if you’re hiking and are feeling sore at the end of the day. It’s also good if little ones trip on the playground and bump their knee (but it shouldn’t be used on broken skin). You can make your own or buy Earthley’s Arnica Salve.

First Aid Salve

Salves with antibacterial properties are great for basic cuts and scrapes. Apply and cover with a bandage to keep the cut clean. You can make your own or buy Earthley’s All Purpose Salve.

Hand Sanitizer Spray

You never know when you’ll get dirty on the go, especially in the summer (hiking and such). Then you're left to clean up with no sink in sight! I make safe hand sanitizer to keep with me all the time for just such occasions. (We follow up with a cloth wipe from the diaper bag if needed, if hands are really messy.) You can make your own or buy Earthley’s All Purpose Spray.

Herbal Bug Spray

In case of bugs, shoo them away with herbal scents. Use directly on skin without fear, or spray around the area. You can make your own or try Earthley's Pest Aside.

Sun Salve

I tend not to use sunscreen and just carry a homemade sun salve to use as needed. You can make your own (recipe at the bottom) or buy Earthley’s Sun Shield.

Bandages

Of course, a good first aid kit needs bandages! We keep standard sizes in ours, since they’re mostly used for small cuts and scrapes.

Gauze Pads

In case of any bigger or deeper cuts, we keep gauze pads in the kit. We’ve only needed them once, but they’re handy to have to clean and wrap around wounds.

Sports Tape

I have special fabric sports tape that sticks to itself, and not to skin. It can be used to wrap minor strains or to hold gauze on a wound. I recommend this type over the “normal” tape because it can be reused, and it won’t hurt a young child’s skin.

Essential Oil Rollers

I keep some essential oil rollers in my bag. They include:

Lavender — 10 drops of lavender oil + 1/3 oz. apricot oil (calming, good for burns, minor bug bites)

Sore muscles — Earthley's Tension Relief EO Roller (not for use in children or pregnant women)

Bug bites and cuts — 10 drops of Earthley's Ouchie Stop + 1/3 oz. apricot oil (not for use in children under 2)

Check out our Essential Oil Blends Collection.

Tinctures

I keep a couple tinctures in my bag, too.

Earthley's Digest Ease — Helps upset tummies after eating or in the vehicle

Earthley's Teeth Tamer — good for teething or any oral discomfort (if you fall and bump your mouth, for example)

That’s about it!

I pack all of these items into a travel case (make your own here or buy Earthley’s Travel Bag). I recommend not leaving it in the car, just because the salves would melt and could be messy.