13 Items for Every First Aid Kit
Everyone should have a home first aid kit ready to go in case an emergency should arise. If you have small children, being prepared with an up-to-date first aid kit becomes even more important. Keeping a first aid kit within easy reach will provide you with considerable peace of mind. Here's a handy checklist of the items that your first aid kit should, at a minimum, contain:
1. An Antiseptic (such as Bactine): Cleaning scrapes or wounds is important for preventing infection. If soap and water are not on hand, using an antiseptic will help flush out debris and provide a mild pain relief. Antiseptics may come in cream or spray form. Many, such as bactine, also provide pain relief.
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 bactine original first aid liquid 4 bottles $12.00 |  BACTINE FIRST AID LIQUID 2OZ $3.17 |  Bactine First Aid Liquid 4oz $4.25 |
 BACTINE ORIGINAL FIRST AID LIQUID 4FLOZ ANTISEPTIC/PAIN $3.90 |  BACTINE FIRST AID LIQUID 2OZ (5 Pack) $19.99 |  2 BACTINE ORIGINAL FIRST AID LIQUID NO STING 4 oz 11/10 $9.95 |
2. Bandaids and gauze pads. Bandaids help treat injuries of all sizes. Your best bet is to buy a large package that comes with a variety of sizes.
For gauze pads, buying larger sizes works best, because you can always cut them down to the size you need. Gauze pads work well for more serious injuries.
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3. Scissors. Speaking of cutting, scissors are often overlooked in many first aid kits. Scissors come in handy not just for cutting gauze pads, but for cutting clothing, adhesive tape, and any other materials or obstructions that may present themselves in an emergency.
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 50 Bandage Scissors 4.5" Nurses EMT Surgical First Aid $29.99 |  LISTER BANDAGE SHEARS SCISSORS 7.25" FIRST AID $.99 |  LISTER BANDAGE SHEARS SCISSORS 5.5" FIRST AID $.99 |
4. Ace Bandages. Ace bandages come in handy in a variety of situations, such as sprains and breakages.
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 6" ACE TYPE DYNA FLEX ELASTIC BANDAGE J&J BOX 12 ROLLS $17.99 |  1939 Ace Bandage celluloid blotter cover $.99 |  4" ACE BANDAGES 72ct CASE $44.99 |
5. Instant Cold and Hot Pack. These packs are for one-time use only, so itss a good idea to stock up your first aid kit with them. They can be applied on sprains, bruises, and bumps to reduce swelling.
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6. Adhesive Tape
Adhesive tape can be used to form splits, tape gauze, and secure any other bandages.
7. Tweezers. Like scissors, tweezers are often overlooked, but come often come in handy. They can be used to remove stingers, ingrown hairs, splinters, and hang nails.
8. Latex Gloves. Latex gloves are a helpful addition to any first aid kit. Latex gloves will provide a clean and sanitary way to protect you against bacteria, blood, bodily fluids, and other potential contaminants that you may encounter in an emergency situation.
9. Analgesic. An analgesic is a pain reliever. Include a small bottle of aspirin or ibuprofen to combat headaches, migraines, or pain due to injury.
10. Antibiotic Ointment. A small tube of antibiotic ointment can go a long way. Antibiotic ointment can be used on scrapes, cuts, wounds, and other injuries to prevent infection
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11. Rubbing alcohol and disinfectant. These are helpful for cleaning insect sting bites or for cleaning wounds. Alcohol wipes are particularly convenient to have in your first aid kit because they don't take up much space.
12. Antihistamine. In the case that someone may suffer from severe allergies, having some sort of antihistamine on hand is a good idea.
13. A list of emergency phone numbers. Keep an index card with the numbers of your doctor, the national poison center, and all other emergency contacts. Also, it's a good idea to write down the name of members of your family who have allergies, and any medication they take on a regular basis.
Here's a selection of complete first aid kits:
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 W P A safety FIRST AID kit box DEPRESSION us GOVERNMENT $25.00 |  first aid kit combat trauma bag $15.00 |  299pc Large First Aid Kit - Zipper Case/ 40 page Guide $17.49 |
 OSHA & ANSI First Aid Kit 234 Pieces With CPR Barrier $16.99 |  WWII Large Vehicle First Aid Kit Metal Box $20.00 |  Old Johnson And Johnson First Aid Kit With Contents $.99 |
 Vintage Boy Scout Emergency First Aid Kit $.99 |  NIP ~ American Red Cross First Aid Training Kit $.99 |  Lexus First Aid Kit-All Models-New/Sealed-L@@K $2.99 |
 NW Emergency First Aid Kit Medicine Pill Big Case Green $9.99 |  BMW FIRST AID KIT~~~P/N 170085-NS $16.00 |  MERCEDES BENZ FIRST AID KIT #4 86 0043 $8.00 |
 North First Aid Kit Construction Bulk Industrial Osha $15.99 |  Girl Scouts Official First Aid Kit $5.99 |  Vintage first aid box kit VW Audi Porsche Mercedes BMW $4.99 |
 First aid kit+disease pulsed electromagnet Edgar Cayce $.99 |  Mercedes Benz First Aid Kit. Part # Q 4 86 0026 $.99 |  Mercedes Benz First Aid Kit. Part # Q4 ** 0043 $.99 |
 SAFE-TEX FIRST AID KIT $9.90 |  Vintage Boy Scout First Aid Kit-VGC $6.99 |  Atwater Carey Backpacker First Aid Kit Survival Gear $25.95 |
 WWII HOME FRONT SENTINEL FIRST AID KIT W/CONTENTS $24.95 |  Vintage Official Girl Scout First Aid Kit $9.95 |  First Aid Kit 8 Person NIB $5.99 |
 1936 UNION OILCOMPANY OF CALIFORNIA FIRST AID AUTO KIT! $7.99 |  First Aid Suture Kit $5.99 |  J & J Official Boy Scout Personal First Aid Kit $4.99 |
 OSHA ANSI First Aid Kit 25 Person 106pc 223-AN $21.45 |  Johnson First Aid One Stop Sports Surgery Care Kit $.99 |  Johnson and Johnson First Aid Kit Tin $14.99 |
 Sperain First Aid Kit model RWS-50002 $9.99 |  205 Piece Outdoor First Aid Kit FAO-440 (No Reserve) $23.99 |  FIRST AID SNAKE BITE POISON VENOM SURVIVAL KIT CAMPING $6.47 |
 1940's Tin Boy Scouts First Aid Kit w/ original items $5.99 |  LEXUS FIRST AID KIT WITH FREE SHIPPING $25.00 |  BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA VINTAGE OFFICIAL FIRST AID KIT $24.99 |
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