We all love to have a good time, whether that be going camping, being outdoors, enjoying times with friends and family, traveling to a new place, or spending time with children. In any situation, there is always risk of injury. Anyone who has kids (or has ever been a kid) knows that kids fall off of bicycles, people get poison ivy, sunburns happen, and siblings get into fights. These events may be less likely to happen, but it's important to be prepared and have emergency aid if needed. Every family can prepare for an injury or emergency by having a proper first aid manual and first aid kit.
You can purchase a first aid manual and first aid kit from your local store, but they can get quite expensive. Instead, make your own first aid kit at home containing the necessary emergency first aid supplies. Jodi Beck is here to give you a list for first aid kit supplies. aid kit.
Family First Aid Kit Supplies
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Bandages of different sizes
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Peroxide or alcohol wipes
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Gauze
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Tweezers
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Disinfectant spray
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A pair of small scissors for trimming gauze
Place first aid supplies in a safe and air-tight container. You can use makeup bags, tackle boxes, plastic art bins with dividers, and even hardshell lunchboxes. Regardless of which container you choose, it must be water-tight, locked, and stored out of the reach of children.
Additional First Aid Kit Supplies
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Allergy meds (adult and kids)
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Fever reducer
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Pain reliever
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Calamine or other anti-itch lotion
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Neosporin or other antibiotic ointment
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Burn/sunburn ointment
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Cotton balls/swabs
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Tape for rolled bandages
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Mosquito/insect spray
Some of these first aid kit supplies might not be necessary for your particular family, but they are smart options to have on hand. If you do not use these items at home, they may come in handy on vacations and while traveling. It might also be fun to keep cute cartoon bandages for the kids. Somehow, cuts seem to hurt less when Elmo is involved. Stay safe and be prepared!
