It is time to put the summer things in storage and one of these things is the first aid kit that I store in our camper. We do not use it often but it is important to have it stocked with useful items. It is easy to find on-line lists of supplies to make up a kit and if you need several kits, it may be less expensive. I just use a plastic storage box for the kits we keep in the camper, concession stand, and out in our farm shop. We do not always consider that we may need to include other items in the kit. Emergency phone numbers like your doctor’s number or the emergency room number at the local hospital are a good idea to include. You may want to add the poison control number if you have small children. A copy of your insurance card or at least the phone number may be useful.
It is important to look through the kit and replace items used over the summer or any medications or creams that have expired. Looking through the kit when I put it away in the fall ensures that our kit is fully stocked when we need it next summer.
25 adhesive bandages (assorted sizes)
1 adhesive cloth tape
A small tube of antibiotic ointment
A package of antiseptic wipes
A small bottle of ibuprofen
An instant cold compress
2 pair of non-latex gloves (size: large)
A small tube of hydrocortisone ointment
Sterile gauze
Tweezers
Flashlight
