It's a good idea to have a home first aid kit, keeping your family more safe when an emergency occurs. Sometimes having a couple will help out a lot more when you need one. Having supplies ready before hand, or keeping your first+aid+kit at reach will help you handle an emergency without wasting too much time, resulting in less of a serious injury. You should keep at least one first aid kit in your home, and one in each car. If you and your family like to travel, don't forget to bring along your travel first aid kit on your family adventures. Choose a first aid kit that will be easy for you to use.
YOU"LL SEE SOME EXAMPLE FIRST+AID+KITS ON THE LEFT, RIGHT, AND BELOW.
You may want to keep the following items in mind for your first aid kit. Please check your list of items and see if you need to replace them in your first+aid+kit. You never know when you will need it again. Or, the items may have expired.
first-aid manual
sterile gauze
adhesive tape
adhesive bandages in several sizes
elastic bandage
antiseptic wipes
soap
triple-antibiotic ointment
antiseptic solution
hydrocortisone cream (1%)
acetaminophen and ibuprofen
extra prescription medications
tweezers
sharp scissors
safety pins
disposable instant cold packs
calamine lotion
alcohol wipes or ethyl alcohol
thermometer
plastic gloves (at least 2 pairs)
flashlight and extra batteries
mouthpiece for administering CPR
your list of emergency phone numbers