First Aid Kit Checklist

Having a well stocked first aid kit in your home and car could mean the difference between life and death. Keep it in a safe location that’s known to family members and babysitters but away from young children and replace missing items right away. Your first aid kit should include:

• a first aid manual
• an assortment of bandages
• sterile roller bandages
• sterile gauze pads
• cleansing agent/soap
• moistened towelettes
• latex gloves
• sunscreen
• safety pins
• an epipen
• scissors
• tweezers
• needles
• antiseptic
• thermometer
• aspirin, antacid, antihistamine, etc.

Make sure to review the first aid manual so you’ll know how to use the contents of your kit should the time come. It's also a great idea to take a first aid course so you’re prepared for emergencies. It's a good feeling to know you have the skills to help others in distress.