Question 1

what should i put in my home emergency aid kit?

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Several things.: Acetamenophen, ibuprofen, hibiclens, band aids, cotton balls, antibiotic ointment, gauze bandages, gauze 4-4 pads,  telfa bandages, paper and adhesive tape, latex free gloves, an ace wrap, popscicle sticks, and perhaps some steri-strip type of closures for minor laceratins.  Perhaps some rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide and a bottle of sterile water.  This would be fairly comprehensive.

Question 2

what items should i put in a first-aid kit for my baby?

Accepted Answer

Baby first aid kit: Sunscreen, diaper wipes, liquid acetaminophen, diaper cream, topical antibiotic ointment, bandaids, a change in clothing, poison control number, pediatrician's phone number, hospital phone number.

Question 3

what should i put in a first aid kit?

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Check out: I would recommend checking out a first aid kit on the shelf at a box store.  You want to make sure that you have bandages, cold pack, scissors, gloves, gauze, pocket mask, tape... I recommend tweezers, alcohol pads, and telfa too.

Question 4

what must i include in my first aid kit at home?

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Here's a list: Bandages, antibacterial ointment, instant heat pack, instant cold pack, gauze, alcohol wipes or bottle, aspiring, ibuprofen, q-tips, cotton balls, sunscreen, and any other things unique to your health needs such as an inhaler if you have asthma, Epinephrine pen if you are allergic to bee stings.

Question 5

any reccomendations for what to put in first aid kits?

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Basics: Stretch bandaids (multiple sizes), non-stick gauze pads, rolled gauze, antibacterial creme (neosporin) , adhesive tape, scissors, aspirin, ibuprofen, tweezers, needle, white thread, alcohol wipes, antiseptic wipes, cotton balls, and string. Adjust components as needed for size and purpose.

Question 6

what makes up a standard first aid kit?

Accepted Answer

See below: Bandaids, gauze, ace wraps, antibiotic cream, aspirin, motrin. Also tweezers, scissors.

Question 7

first aid kit for road trips, what should i pack?

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Basics: Wipes, antiseptic cream, different size bandages, small roll of gauze and adhesive tape, small scissors. Ibuprofen and Tylenol (acetaminophen). Tweezers. Maybe add Cortaid. and Benadryl. 2 safety pins.  Add / subtract as needed. non-latex gloves.

Question 8

what should all first aid kits contain?

Accepted Answer

See below: Things for wound care, allergic reactions and pain control.

Question 9

what would   need in a car first aid kit?

Accepted Answer

Lots of stuff: Most basic first aid kits have ointment, bandages, gauze, ibuprofen, scissors, tape, instant cold pack, instant heat pack, alcohol rub.

You can of course personalize the kit for any medical ailments that you have such as asthma inhaler, Epinephrine pen for bee stings, etc.

Question 10

what is the best pocket knife for a medical first aid kit?

Accepted Answer

Swiss: I like a swiss army knife or a leatherman because the can serve as a multi-use tool and not just a knife.

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