Here's How to Build a Complete First-Aid Kit for 2024
Emergencies can happen when you least expect them. To help prepare for the unexpected, having a well-stocked first aid kit on hand can give you a critical advantage..
Here’s a simple way to prepare for most minor emergencies:
Stash first aid kits, customized to meet your family’s needs, in your home, car and carry-on bag when traveling. Be sure to keep them current—periodically check batteries and toss expired products—and keep out of children’s reach.
Here’s an overview of the basics:
For the family:
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Additional Items for babies:
- Acetaminophen
- Baby nail clippers
- Cotton balls and/or swabs
- Petroleum jelly
- Medicine syringe
- Bulb suction and saline drops
- Rectal thermometer
- Diaper rash ointment
- Moist towelettes
- Diapers
- Bottles
- Baby formula and/or food
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