What should you have on hand in your home first aid kit?! Look no further! These are all the things I make sure to have available if we happen to need them!
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Medication
Wound care
Other items
Medication
Super important to get a handle on fevers, especially apart young kids or babies
Tylenol | Walmart Canada
In case pain relief is needed!
ibuprofen | Walmart Canada
Works amazing on bruising, muscle, and joint pains!
Boiron Arnicare Muscle And Joint Pain Gel, 75g
For the bug bites
Boiron Apis Mellifica 30C Bonus Pack, Homeopathic Medicine for Bug Bite & Sting Relief, Pain, Itching, Swelling Relief, 240 Pellets
For the cold-like symptoms
Boiron Coryzalia 30 Doses for children, Coryzalia relieves cold symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose and acute rhinitis.
Amazing for teething!!
Boiron Camilia Baby Teething - 30 Drops, 30x1mL
For burns!
Equate Aloe Vera After Sun Gel, 567g
For the congestion!
Vicks Vaporub Ointment, 57 mL
You just never know when someone might be allergic to something. This can help to keep the symptoms at bay until you get to the hospital
Benadryl | Walmart Canada
Wound care
Definitely need something to clean those wounds with
Band Aid Brand Flexible Secure Sterile Gauze Roll and Dressing for Minor Wound Care, Soft Padding and Instant Absorption, 3 Inches by 3.2 Yards, Value Pack 5 Count Medium, 3 Inches by 2.1 Yards, 5 Rolls
To irrigate the wound
Bausch & Lomb Sensitive Eyes Multi-Purpose Solution Saline Plus, Saline solution. For use as a rinse with all disinfection regimens.
Other items
Pretty self explanatory I think lol
Safety 1st 3-In-1 Nursery Thermometer, Infant Health
Something to check pulse and oxygen saturation, doesn't have to be anything fancy or expensive!
Smart Home Blood Oxygen with Electronic Display Rechargeable Battery Type C Charging Port for Accurate Blood Oxygen Testing Green
A good pair of scissors - these puppies cut through tape and bandages like nobodies business!
AMG Economy Universal Paramedic Scissors 7.5 inch
Some type of gloves is very needed!
Equate Nitrile Powder-Free Exam Gloves, 100 Gloves, Large Grand
It may seem like overkill, but it's never a bad idea to have one... You just never know!
Rescue Pocket Resuscitator,Resuscitator Hard Case with First Aid CPR Face Shield First Aid Rescue Face Shield Rapid Response
The angled ones are just so good to have!
Unique Bargains 8-Inch Stainless Steel Tweezers with Curved Pointed Serrated Tip
Multitools are super compact and can be so useful to have!
14-in-1 Stainless Steel Multitool Pliers
Dog poop bags work great for any bloody items!
Vibrant Life Dog Poop Bags,23 cm x 35.5 cm,120 count, 120 bags (23 cm x 35.5 cm)
Can be used for so many things!
Nexcare Durable Cloth First Aid Tape, Nexcare(MC)791-CA
These can truly be lifesaving if they're needed!
Eky Emergency Mylar Thermal Blankets - Space Blanket Survival Rescue Insulating Reflective Foil Kit Camping Blanket,Perfect for Outdoors,Hiking,Survival,Bug Out Bag,Marathons or First Aid - Walmart.ca
I think this one is self explanatory!
Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer Gel- 1L, Triple moisturizing action.
