You can buy a first aid kit or build one using the list below. Check and replenish first aid supplies yearly. Consider enrolling your family in a first aid class.
- Disposable gloves (two pairs).
- Scissors and safety pins.
- Roller gauze and elastic bandages.
- Non-stick sterile pads (different sizes).
- Assorted adhesive bandages.
- Triangle bandages (three).
- Aspirin or substitute.*
- Antibiotic ointment.*
- Current prescriptions medicines.*
- Disinfectant (for cleaning wounds).*
- Petroleum jelly.
- Cotton balls.
- Sunscreen.
- Thermometer.
- Tongue depressors (two).
- Soap and clean cloth/moistened towelettes.
- Tweezers/needle.
- Eye dressing or pad.
- Paper tape.
- Small plastic cup.
- Pen and note paper.
- Emergency phone numbers.
- First aid reference guide or first aid manual.
- Include usual non-prescription medications, including pain relievers, antacids, ipecac, laxatives, hydrocortisone cream and vitamins.
*Keep all medications in original containers. Check expiration dates and replace as needed.