Here are some things to have in your first-aid kit. Keep all items in a waterproof container.
- First-aid manual
- Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
- A dozen 2-inch and 3-inch sterile gauze pads
- A dozen 3-inch sterile gauze pads
- Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
- Three triangular bandages
- Three rolls of 2-inch sterile roller bandages
- Three rolls of 3-inch sterile roller bandages
- Scissors and tweezers
- Needle, for sewing and removing splinters
- Bar of soap in its own plastic bag or waterproof container
- Packets of moistened towelettes
- Antiseptic spray
- Hydrogen peroxide, for cleaning wounds
- Rubbing alcohol
- Iodine, for purifying water and disinfecting wounds
- Thermometer
- Petroleum jelly to relieve itching
- Ointments for burns and cuts
- Various sizes of safety pins
- Latex gloves
- Aspirin, acetaminophen and antacid tablets
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