Orphan Allies Medical Travel Kit vs. Pedia-Pak

Orphan Allies is one of the more well known travel medical kits for international adoptions, often recommended in place of the Texas Medical Kit (which is no longer available).

See for yourself how Pedia-Pak compares to the Orphan Allies Medical Travel Kit in terms of content, convenience, and value —

Pedia-Pak Medical First Aid Kit	Orphan Allies Medical Travel Kit
Tabbed reference book for various ailments and illnesses for infants, children and adults.	Unorganized photocopied sheets that are cumbersome and difficult to use.
Original APA pamphlets on choking and car seat safety.	Photocopied sheets. You would be hard pressed to find the information on choking when you needed it.
Listing of emergency phone numbers in the front of the book.	Not included.
Easy to use multi-compartment bag. Items store easily in various organized compartments and pouches. All medications are together, etc.	Plastic shoebox. Items are difficult to find.
Latex-free bandages in case your child would be allergic to latex.	Bandages are not latex-free.
Childrens Motrin Suspension.	Childrens Motrin Suspension.
Childrens Tylenol Suspension. Useful in case your child can't tolerate Motrin.	Not included.
6 easy to use packets of triple antibiotic ointment.	Cumbersome and messy 1/2 ounce tube of bacitracin ointment.
6 easy to use packets of hydrocortisone cream.	Cumbersome and messy 1/2 ounce tube of hydrocortisone cream.
Not included.	1/3 ounce tube of baby teething gel.
Triple Paste cream. Superior when treating resistant diaper rash.	Tube of zinc oxide cream.
Flexible digital thermometer. The flexible thermometer is superior because it reduces the chances of rectal perforation if the thermometer has to be used rectally. The thermometer also has memory.	Basic pen type thermometer, which is not flexible.
Medication dropper.	Medication spoon, syringe and cups.
Oral rehydration salts.	Oral rehydration salts.
4 ounce bottle of dyphenhydramine. This medication is invaluable in the case of allergic reactions as well as an antihystamine for colds.	Sample size bottle of Benadryl.
Quality bandage scissors. These scissors are good to use due to dulled points. The scissors will cut cleanly and accurately.	Inexpensive and lower quality 3 piece manicure set.
Ace type bandage with velcro closures. This is good for strains and sprains.	Not included.
Needle nose tweezers, which are good for removing splinters and small items.	Not included.
Tick remover with a tick identification card.	Not included.
2 pairs of latex free non sterile gloves for cleaning up situations where there could be blood or other bodily secretions.	Not included.
Instant cold pack which is good for bumps, falls, or sprains.	Not included.
Ipecac syrup. Useful to induce vomiting if poisons are ingested after clearing this with a poison control center.	Not included.
Telfa type non-stick bandage, which is useful if wound sticking could be an issue.	Not included.
Sterile 4 x 4 bandages. Useful for larger wounds.	Not included.
Tube of aloe vera gel. Useful for burns and sunburns.	Not included.
Sting relief pads.	Not included.
Povidone iodine swabs and pads. These are great to clean abrasions or wounds prior to bandaging.	Not included.
Hand sanitizing wipes. Useful prior to providing first aid care.	Not included.
Roll of adhesive tape. This is necessary to secure bandages.	Not included.
Nonsterile gauze roll that will secure a bandage in a large area or one that would be difficult to secure otherwise.	Not included.
Cost: $65.95	Cost: $85.00

Pedia-Pak is very complete, and far superior in terms of content, convenience and value.

Pedia-Pak does not include prescription medications (which are included in the Orphan Allies kit) because these should only be prescribed by your childs pediatrician.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that "Getting a prescription drug by filling out a questionnaire without seeing a doctor poses serious health risks. Don't buy from sites that offer to prescribe a prescription drug for the first time without a physical exam or sell a prescription drug without a prescription" (www.fda.gov/buyonline/).

The compartment for medications in the Pedia-Pak has been intentionally left with room so you can add medications you and your childs doctor deem appropriate.

The Pedia-Pak is easy to use for travel and upon returning home. Take it with you everywhere you and your child go!!!