How to Make a Bicycle First Aid Kit for Kids
My children and I enjoy taking short bicycle trips across the valley. Whether it’s a trip on designated bike paths or a two hour jaunt up into the foothills, we never leave our car without our bicycle first aid kit.
There are bicycle first aid kits you can purchase for around $20. I prefer to make my own, and customize it for the sorts of emergencies a parent can expect with children. Because this kit will travel with you on your bicycle, it must be compact and lightweight. With the items listed below, you should be well prepared for the usual scrapes, sprains, cuts, and bug bites that typically happen on family bicycle outings.
How to assemble your bicycle first aid kit
The first thing you will need is a water proof container. A zippered or plastic or vinyl cosmetic bag works very well; these can usually be purchased at …