Family Safety Kit: Inclusions Of The Emergency Kit

Filed in archive Emergency Kit , Travel Planning on May 20, 2010

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Everyone, either living alone or with kids, must have a first aid kit for unforeseen incidences that may require immediate medical attention. However, most people are often unaware of its importance until such circumstances happen. I knew this when I accidentally spilled just-boiled water to my then-5 month old baby. I was in a panic for I didn't have any burn ointment.

I promised myself this will never happen again and have to be prepared for such accidents. Simple cuts and burns, fever and allergies and rashes need to be addressed as soon as possible. You make use of materials available in your first aid kit. These could happen at home, during picnic at the park or when trekking or traveling. There are different kits for home/office, car and travel/outdoor.

One could easily purchase a first aid kit from drugstores or supply shops or you could always prepare your own, put in a secure bag and keep in a safe place which you can easily retrieve when needed. Usual inclusions of a first aid kit are:

• Bandages (different sizes and types)


• Sterile gauze


• Band aids


• Cleansing agents like antiseptic wipes, soap


• Burn ointment or gel


• Non-prescription medicines for fever and diarrhea, antacids, cold medicine


• Cotton swab


• Cold pack

For more information about emergency preparedness at home or during disasters, you could check out the American Red Cross website.