First Aid Kit for Families

Every parent of kids should have a well stocked first aid kit at home. When my son got stitches, I realized that I should never ever compromise on a First Aid Kit! 

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Here is what you need for a good first aid kit:

-A Plastic Box or Cloth Bag w/zipper

-10 Plastic Bandages (Junior)

-10 Plastic Bandages (Adult)

-5 Comfort Strips (Knees & Elbows)

-10 Fabric Bandages for Normal areas, Knuckles and Small Fingertips

-1 Stretch Bandage

-1 Abdominal/Combine Pad

-3 Gauge Pads

-2 Non-Adherent Pads

-1 Triangular Bandage

-2 Cotton-Tipped Applicators

-Self-Absorbent wrap

-Medical tape

-20 Alcohol Wipes

-10 Benzalkonium Chloride Antiseptic Towelettes

-Water Gel/Cool Gel

-Cool Pack, instant/large

-Antibiotic Ointment (like Polysporin)

-Scissors

-Safety pins

-Infectious Waste Bags

-Latex-free gloves

-Splinter out kit w/tweezers

Put together your kit and keep it updated so that nothing expires. Emergencies or minor scrapes/burns/cuts can happen any time. Having a first aid kit ready is a blessing and will help you as a parent to remain calm during that time. 

Annie