First Aid Kit Checklist

20 items · Health · Easy difficulty · 20 min

Assemble and maintain a reliable home first aid kit in 20 minutes.

• Select a clear, labeled, weatherproof container for the kit

  Plastic box or soft pouch labeled 'First Aid' and water-resistant

• Add adhesive bandages in assorted sizes

  Include small, medium, and fingertip sizes for varied wounds

• Add sterile gauze pads and medical adhesive tape

  Pack multiple pad sizes and a roll of medical tape

• Add sterile dressings and a large trauma bandage

  Include an emergency trauma pad for heavy bleeding

• Add antiseptic wipes and antibiotic ointment

  Single-use antiseptic wipes and a small ointment tube

• Gather basic first aid tools (tweezers, scissors, safety pins, gloves)

  Tools to handle splinters, cut dressings, and protect yourself

• Add fine-tip tweezers

  Use for splinter removal and small debris

• Add blunt-ended scissors

  Bandage scissors for safe cutting of dressings

• Add disposable nitrile or latex gloves

  At least two pairs to protect you and the injured person

• Add a digital thermometer and an instant cold pack

  Digital oral or forehead thermometer; single-use cold pack

• Add over-the-counter pain relievers and antihistamines

  Label doses and separate adult/child options

• Document prescription medications and include printed copies

  List dosages, conditions, and pharmacy/doctor contact

• Create an emergency contacts and medical info card

  Include names, phones, allergies, blood type, and doctor

• Include a basic CPR and first aid instruction card

  Pocket-sized steps for CPR, choking, and severe bleeding

• Add a flashlight and extra batteries

  Handheld or headlamp; check battery size and spares

• Pack a spare phone charger or small power bank

  USB cable and compact charger for emergency calls

• Create an inventory sheet listing contents and expiry dates

  Note purchase or expiry dates to simplify audits

• Set quarterly calendar reminders to audit and restock the kit

  Replace expired items and replenished used supplies

• Store the kit in an accessible location and tell household members

  Choose a consistent, easy-to-find place and share its location

• Prepare a travel-sized mini-kit with core essentials

  Small pouch with bandages, wipes, pain relief, and med copy

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