It’s always a good idea to keep some staples in a waterproof box both at home and in your car. The question is- what will you use and what is worthwhile to stash there? Here is a list of some suggestions...
First Aid Kit / Supplies
- Sterile gauze – few sizes
- Adhesive cloth tape
- Non-stick wound pads
- Band-aids in different sizes
- Triple antibiotic ointment (ex: Neosporin)
- Ace bandage(s)
- Finger splints (small and large)
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Hydrocortisone cream (0.5%-face and/or 1%-everywhere else)
- Calamine lotion
- Thermometer
- Alcohol wipe pads
- Tweezers
- Tylenol/Acetaminophen (see medication dosing page)
- Motrin/Advil/Ibuprofen (see medication dosing page)
- Benadryl/Diphenhydramine (see medication dosing page)
- If you have a highly allergic child for whom an epi or epi-jr. pen has been prescribed, keep an extra pen in your kit.
- Medication dosing chart
- First aid instruction booklet
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Blanket
- Duct Tape
- Instant ice packs
-Monique Araya, MD, FAAP
