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First Aid & Just-in-Case
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items Not the exciting part of college shopping, but definitely something I want handled before it’s needed. A small stash of basic first-aid and just-in-case supplies means you aren’t trying to figure out what to buy when you’re already sick, hurt or mise...
Definitely one of those things you don’t think about until you’re sick and really need it. A simple forehead thermometer is quick, easy to use, and something every first-aid kit should have. Especially useful for college students living away from hom...
ANMEATE Forehead Thermometer for Adults
I keep these as a backup to a regular thermometer. No batteries, no charging, and individually disposable easy to tuck into a dorm first-aid kit, backpack, or travel bag so there’s always a thermometer available when you need one.
NexTemp Ultra Disposable Thermometer 12-Pack
I like the spray bottle because it’s less messy than pouring from a big bottle and easy to keep in a first-aid kit. Handy for household uses and minor first-aid needs—just follow the label directions.
Globe Hydrogen Peroxide 3% Antiseptic Spray 2oz
A basic I always keep on hand. Great for those random itchy spots, bug bites or skin irritation when you need a little relief.
Amazon Basic Care Hydrocortisone 1% Anti-Itch Cream, 1 oz
These are the bandages I reach for when a regular Band-Aid just isn’t going to cut it. They stay put, hold up well, and the variety of sizes makes the box genuinely useful.
Curad Ironman Antibacterial Bandages, 50 Ct
Perfect for keeping in a first-aid kit, car or travel bag. The individual packets stay clean, take up almost no space, and are ready when you need them.
First Aid Only FAE-7011 Burn Cream Packets
I love having everything in one place instead of digging through a cabinet when someone needs something. Easy to organize, easy to see what’s inside, and the handle makes it simple to grab and go.
NEMTMCUA Medicine Organizer Box with Handle
Perfect for a dorm first-aid kit. Individually wrapped, compact, and easy to grab for cleaning minor cuts and scrapes without needing a whole bottle of antiseptic.
First Aid Only Benzalkonium Chloride Wipes, 10 Count
Perfect for a dorm first-aid kit. The individual packets stay clean, don’t take up much space, and give you just enough antibiotic ointment for a minor cut or scrape without carrying a whole tube.
First Aid Only FAE-7040 Antibiotic Ointment, 20 Count
I’ve carried a little first-aid kit with me since my first child was born. It started in his diaper bag, and I’ve had one with me ever since. One of those things you don’t think about until you need it.
DecorRack 500pc First Aid Kit, 12 Boxes
These are my go-to when a regular bandage just isn’t long enough. The extra length gives better coverage and helps it stay put, especially on fingers, hands, knees, and other awkward spots.
CURAD Performance Antibacterial Bandages, 20ct
This is the first-aid kit I’d send to college with my own kid. It has pretty much everything together in one organized bag, so when something happens you’re not searching through drawers trying to find what you need.
Surviveware 238-Pc Premium Survival First Aid Kit
Easy to toss into any first-aid kit and so nice to have when someone gets stung or bitten. I’d rather carry them for years and barely need them than need one and not have it.
First Aid Only 19-001 Sting Relief Swabs, 10 Ct
This is the kind of first aid kit I want a college student to have before they ever need it. Everything is already organized in one case, with supplies for the everyday cuts, scrapes, burns and little emergencies that are going to happen eventually. ...
First Aid Only 91248 OSHA 50-Person Kit
This is one of those things I like having in the medicine cabinet before somebody actually needs it. When congestion or sinus pressure hits, I want something easy to grab that works quickly and lasts. Definitely one of those practical products I’d ra...
Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief Nasal Spray 0.5oz
This is another one of those things I like having in the medicine cabinet before we need it. When someone in the house gets really congested, I want something already there that’s easy to grab instead of making a pharmacy run while feeling miserable....
Mucinex Sinus-Max Nasal Spray Decongestant 3/4oz
This is another medicine cabinet staple I like having on hand before anyone gets sick. I love the no-drip spray because it’s easy to use, and the menthol and eucalyptus feel especially nice when you’re starting to get stuffy. Definitely something I’d...
Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Spray, Menthol & Eucalyptus, 0.50 Fl Oz
This is another one of those medicine cabinet basics I like having on hand before someone in the house gets sick. It’s made for cough and chest congestion and lasts up to 12 hours, so it’s the kind of thing I’d much rather already have at home than n...
Amazon Basic Care Mucus DM 12Hr 14 Tabs
This is one of those things I like having in the medicine cabinet before anyone actually needs it. The no-drip spray is easy to use, and when sinus pressure and congestion hit, I want something already in the house that I can grab instead of having t...
Zicam Intense Sinus Relief Nasal Spray 0.5oz
This is another one of those things I like having in the medicine cabinet before we actually need it. I like the no-drip mist, and the extra moisturizing formula is nice when your nose already feels dry and irritated from congestion. The twin pack is...
Afrin No Drip Extra Moisturizing Nasal Mist Twin Pack
This is one of those products I like keeping around for really dry, cracked or irritated skin. It’s thick, protective and especially nice for those spots that regular lotion just doesn’t seem to touch. Definitely something I’m glad to have in the hou...
Welmedix Healing Ointment for Dry Skin 5oz
This is one of those little things I like having around when the inside of my nose gets dry or irritated. The gel is easy to use, and I like that it has aloe because it feels soothing without being complicated. Especially nice during dry weather, tra...
Ayr Saline Nasal Gel with Aloe, 0.5 oz
I like having a simple saline spray around for those times when my nose and sinuses feel dry, stuffy or just need a little help. This one also has eucalyptus and oregano, and I like that it helps moisturize while giving everything a good rinse. Defin...
Beekeeper's Naturals Saline Nasal Spray Max, 30ml