Everyone knows what a first aid kit is, right? But the term can mean so many different things. Each kit you open will probably be a little bit different than the last one. What do you put in a first aid kit? Well, that is really up to you. What do you want in your first aid kit? How far from help are you? Where are you going to store this kit? A car kit might be smaller than your general at-home kit. And a kit for your purse definitely will be. Here are some suggestions:
- Container (metal, wood, or plastic) with a fitted cover to store first aid kit
- First Aid Booklet (including CPR)
- Prescribed Medications
- Any critical medical family histories
- Adhesive
- Ammonia
- Bicarbonate of soda
- Calamine lotion (sunburn/insect bites)
- Diarrhea remedy
- Elastic bandages
- Gauze bandages
- Hot-water bottle
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Ipecac syrup (induces vomiting)
- Knife
- Matches
- Measuring cup
- Medicine dropper
- Needles
- Paper bags
- Razor blades
- Rubbing alcohol
- Safety pins
- Scissors
- Soap
- Thermometer
- Triangular bandages
- Tweezers
- Prescriptions
- Consecrated oil
Additional First Aid Kit Supplies
- Immunization records
- Medications for children (if applicable)
- Fever reducing medications such as aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen
- Allergy medication
- Antibacterial wipes
- Antibiotic ointment
- Antiseptic wipes
- Band-aids
- Burn ointment/spray
- Cotton balls
- Cough syrup/cough drops
- Disposable blanket
- Eye drops/eye wash
- Feminine Hygiene
- Gloves
- Hand sanitizer
- Hot and cold instant packs
- Hydrocortisone cream
- Lip ointment (chap stick)
- Medical tape (waterproof & regular)
- Nail clippers
- Needle and thread
- Snake bite kit
- Sterile strips
- Sunscreen/lotion
- Tourniquet kit
- Vaseline
- Water purification tablets
This list came from {HERE}. Adapt the contents of your kit(s) as you see fit. You can also purchase kits already assembled, just Google “First Aid Kits”. The Boy Scouts might have been on to something when they said “Be Prepared”.
Krista
