DealDash First Aid Kit Essentials

If your first aid kit consists of just a handful of band-aids, then this article is for you. Read on for more information from DealDash.

If you’ve never bought or made yourself a proper first aid kit, then now is the time. Since it’s summertime and there is beautiful weather, people are spending more time outside. This, I find, leads to many more cuts, scrapes, bug bites, and rashes from plants than in the winter time. Personally, I can get through the whole winter with nothing more than a paper cut and a headache, but when summer comes I have little scratches and bug bites all over my legs and arms! Making a first aid kit is easy. Keep reading for some directions from DealDash.

The First Aid Kit Container

There are many different ways to make up a first aid kit. Some people like to put the kit in a box that specifically says “First Aid”, other people like to put the items in a basket for easy access, and other people like to put the items in a bag so they are easier to take on-the-go. Depending on if your family spends a lot of time either at home or on-the-go will determine what kind of container that you will use to make your kit.

Bandages and Wound Covering

Surprisingly, you will need many more bandages in your first aid kit than just band-aids. Band-aids are great for tiny cuts or minor scrapes, but when your cut is longer than 1/2 an inch or so, then you’ll want to go with a bandage with more coverage. Here is a list of the bandage items that you will need for your first aid kit.

• Assorted adhesive bandages
• Butterfly bandages / adhesive wound-closure strips
• Gauze pads (various sizes)
• Nonstick sterile pads
• Medical adhesive tape
• Hemostatic (blood-stopping) gauze
• Liquid bandage

Keep It Sterile

You need to sterilize your wounds, especially if you are already outside and have dirty hands and a dirty wound area. Here is what you should have in your first aid kit for cleaning and sterilization.

• Antiseptic wipes (BZK-based wipes preferred; alcohol-based OK)
• Antibacterial ointment (e.g., bacitracin)
• First-aid cleansing pads with topical anesthetic
• Hand sanitizer (BKZ- or alcohol-based)

Medications

These medications and treatments are a good idea to keep in your first aid kit. Be sure to check the expiration dates on them every year. Try to pick an easy date to remember to check them every year such as during the first week of the year, or at the beginning or end of summer.

• Ibuprofen / other pain-relief medication
• Insect sting relief treatment (anti-itch)
• Antihistamine to treat allergic reactions
• Aspirin (primarily for response to a heart attack)
• Antacid tablets
• Throat lozenges
• Lubricating eye drops
• Poison ivy and/or poison oak treatment
• Prescription medications (e.g., antibiotics, if needed)
• Injectable epinephrine to treat allergic reactions (if needed)

Thanks for Reading

Finally, thanks a lot for reading the newest DealDash article on making a first aid kit. I hope that you have learned a little something today that will be useful for your life.

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This sponsored DealDash blog article was written by Dawn E, a mother of 3 who loves DealDash. Dawn was compensated for writing this article. Read even more at DealDashBlog.com, DealDashTips.com, or on her own blog, DawnBlogtopus.