Having a first aid kit on hand for emergencies is very important. Whether you are at home, at work, or even in your car you should have access to first aid supplies in the event of an unexpected emergency situation. First aid kits can be purchased in stores or online, however it can often be more cost-effective to simply create a first aid supplies list and then purchase those items individually to make several of your own kits.
If you already have a few first aid kits, we suggest that you use your first aid supplies list to restock any used or expired items to ensure that your kit is ready for use at any time.
Listed below are the items that are recommended for every first aid kit:
- Adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
- Elastic wrap bandages
- Aluminum finger splint
- Nonstick bandages and gauze
- Cotton balls and swabs
- Instant cold packs
- Pain reliever tablets
- Cough and cold medications
- Disposable non-latex gloves
- Plastic bags in assorted sizes
- Petroleum jelly or other lubricant
- Antibiotic ointment
- Hydrocortisone cream
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellant
- Eyewash solution
- Safety pins
- Scissors and tweezers
- Thermometer
- Breathing barrier
- Small flashlight
- First aid manual
- Emergency phone numbers
Be sure to check your first aid list and kit regularly to make sure that all necessary items can be accounted for and perishable items are replaced. For more information on what should be on your first aid list and other first aid instructions, check out our training courses on SimpleCPR. You could become receive your certification in first aid care today!
