How to Make a Really Good First Aid Kit at Home

Emergencies can happen at any time, making it important to be prepared. With a first aid kit, you will have many of the supplies needed to take care of minor injuries. It is important that everyone has one within their home and car. It doesn’t have to be big or have a lot of materials, like an EMT would have. It just has to have enough to take care of the injured person until medical help arrives.

Instructions

Step One: The first thing you will need for your home first aid kit is a large box. It can be a cardboard box, a shoe box, etc.



Step Two: Now, you will need to go to a pharmacy or other store where you can buy supplies for you first aid kit. Some of the things you will need to buy include band aids, 2 gauzes, aspirin, big ace bandage, disinfectant cream or spray, medical gloves and a face mask. It is important that you learn skills like CPR as well. The face mask is used for placement between your mouth and the person's mouth to help prevent the spreading of germs.

Step Three: Once you have all of the supplies for your home first aid kit, you will need to place the items within the box you have selected. Keep it in a place that will be easy to find, yet safe from natural disasters, such as hurricanes or floods.

Step Four: Now, you have a first aid kit that you can keep inside your house or vehicle.