First Aid Kit Stocking Checklist

14 items · Health · Easy difficulty · 20 min

Assemble a complete home first aid kit in 20 minutes.

• Choose a durable, waterproof first aid container

  Hard case or zippered bag labeled 'First Aid' for quick grab-and-go access.

• Stock wound care supplies

  Group core wound items together for quick access.

• Add assorted adhesive bandages (various sizes)

  Include fingertip, knuckle, and standard sizes.

• Add sterile gauze pads and adhesive tape

  Multiple pad sizes and roll tape for larger wounds.

• Include single-use antibiotic ointment packets

  Single-use packets reduce contamination risk.

• Add antiseptic wipes and antiseptic solution

  Alcohol wipes or povidone-iodine to clean minor wounds.

• Pack pain relievers and fever reducers; label dosages

  Include acetaminophen and ibuprofen and note age-appropriate doses.

• Include allergy medication and prescribed epinephrine auto-injector

  Add antihistamines and store EpiPen upright as directed.

• Include a digital thermometer

  Digital oral or tympanic thermometers give fast, accurate readings.

• Pack disposable nitrile gloves and a CPR face shield

  Protects you and the patient during first aid and CPR.

• Add scissors, tweezers, and safety pins

  Use blunt-tip scissors for dressings and tweezers for splinters.

• Include an instant cold pack and elastic bandage

  Cold pack for bumps; elastic wrap for sprains and support.

• Create an emergency contact and medication list; place inside kit

  List doctors, allergies, current meds, and emergency contacts.

• Check expiration dates and restock every 6 months

  Discard expired meds and replace single-use items promptly.

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