Accidents happen when you least expect it, both at home or out and about. A well-stocked first aid kit can help to treat most any minor injury or emergency. Having one stored in your car and home can help you to feel more prepared and reduce to the stress of an emergency situation. You can purchase first aid kits at your local drug store or can build your own.
Here are the supplies every first aid kit should have:
- 25 adhesive bandages (assorted sizes)
- 2 absorbent compress dressings (5 x 9 inches)
- 1 adhesive cloth tape (10 yards x 1 inch)
- 5 antibiotic ointment packets (approximately 1 gram)
- 5 antiseptic wipe packets
- 2 packets of aspirin (81 mg each)
- 1 blanket
- 1 breathing barrier (with one way valve)
- 1 instant cold compress
- 2 pairs of non-latex gloves
- 2 hydrocortisone ointment packets
- 1 roller bandage (3 inches wide)
- 1 roller bandage (4 inches wide)
- 5 sterile gauze pads (3 x 3 inches)
- 5 sterile gauze pads (4 x 4 inches)
- 2 triangular bandages
- Tweezers
- Oral thermometer
- Scissors
Regularly check and replenish your first aid kit. Being prepared is the first step in treating injuries. When emergencies happen, NiteOwl Pediatrics is the destination for quick and convenient pediatric urgent care.