My First Aid Kit Bag – Tips from a nurse

Accidents, falls, and spills are bound to happen, especially when you have young kids. I don’t think I’m alone when I say I’m actually surprised how often those falls don’t happen as I watch my kids run full speed from thing to thing. But being prepared for those times is a lifesaver, truly! And it doesn’t take much to be prepared. Having a ready to go First Aid Kit bag, or however you store it, is key to staying calm when your kids get hurt. That, and keeping yourself calm of course.

You all know I’m not fancy. I store all of this in a tupperware type bin at home. For travel, I use a quart size ziplock bag. I make one of those bags for my diaper bag and also one for each car. If you want to step it up a notch, try this pouch or this container to store your items easily and a bit more organized.

Now let’s take a look at all the essentials I like to keep in my first aid kit at home.

Essentials

These items are a must. Click any link to buy them right from Amazon. Once you are down to a couple left, order more so you always have what you need on hand.

Large Bandaids

Assorted Bandaids

Sting Relief Wipe

Medium Butterfly Bandages– these help with any gashes that need closed up and are too little for stitches.

Vinyl Exam Gloves- Disposable

Active Skin Repair Spray

Triple Antibiotic Ointment

Alcohol Prep Pads

Self-Adhesive Bandage Wrap– these help secure any bandage that needs more coverage or extra support, and helps keep tiny fingers away.

Gauze Sponges

Extras

Here are a few more items I like to keep in my at-home first aid kit. You may not need everything for travel or you just may want to have it all just in case. It never hurts to have a larger variety of items.

Non-Adhesive Wound Dressing– great to place under a bandage so it doesn’t hurt when you pull the bandage off.

Liquid Bandage

Instant Cold Pack

Medical Scissors

Flexible Clear Tape

I hope this is helpful and makes you feel less overwhelmed for being prepared with your own first aid kit as a parent. I would rather have all these things on hand and never use them. But the reality is, I actually do use them, and it helps to have everything ready and on hand when I need it. If you put together your own first aid kit bag, please send me a picture, I’d love to see. And please don’t hesitate to ask questions in the comments about any of the products and how they are used, I’m happy to answer. Like they say in school, no question is a dumb question.

xo, Sarah

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