HEALTH CONSUMER

A Home First Aid Kit for Moms

By Richard Asa @YourCareE
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September 27, 2023
A Home First Aid Kit for Moms

To be a good family nurse or doctor, you have to be prepared with a home first aid kit that anticipates any emergency or injury that doesn't require a hospital.

Moms have many roles, one of the most important being the family nurse or doctor. 

To do it right, you should be prepared with a home first aid kit that anticipates any emergency or injury that doesn’t require a trip to a health professional. 

 

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During spring and summer, skinned knees and other assorted scrapes and bruises are sure to happen. Be ready with a simple home first aid kit anyone can pull together. 

You can create one general kit and specific kits for age groups, such as infants and toddlers. You should also keep one in your car, so you’ll always have it close by. 

It’s cheaper and easier to buy one pre-made kit and round it out because “otherwise, it’s difficult to find packages of all the different kinds of gauze, tape, and antibiotic ointment you will need,” said emergency doctor Kathleen Berchelmann, MD.  

She suggests finding a large kit and a sturdy container with extra space for the items you’ll add to it. A tacklebox is perfect. You can also use a small duffle bag or backpack to hold your first aid kit. 

If you purchase a pre-made kit or make your own, make sure it includes:

  • Band-Aids or other bandages
  • Gauze
  • Cloth ape
  • Antibiotic ointment
  • Antiseptic wipes
  • Anti-itch or steroid ointment
  • A bottle of water to wash out wounds
  • Benadryl for insect bites, hives, and other allergic reactions
  • An Epi-pen for severe allergic reactions
  • Numbing spray
  • Extra prescription medication (such as an asthma inhaler) 
  • Ibuprofen and acetaminophen
  • Dramamine for nausea
  • Sun block
  • Bug spray
  • Personal medications
  • Emergency phone numbers
  • Compress dressings
  • Emergency blanket

Other suggested items for a general first aid kit include:

  • Aloe vera
  • Cotton balls
  • Cotton-tipped swabs
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Peroxide
  • Reusable health and cold packs
  • Sanitizer gel
  • Sharp scissors
  • Tweezers
  • For infants and toddlers, you can add:
  • Baby acetaminophen and ibuprofen drops
  • Teething gel
  • Diaper rash cream
  • Nail clippers
  • Electrolyte solution
  • Saline nose spray or drops
  • A suction bulb
  • A thermometer

 

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Updated:  

September 27, 2023

Reviewed By:  

Janet O’Dell, RN