First Aid Kit Supplies

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.