Essential First Aid Kit Checklist: What to Include

Basic First Aid Kit Contents

* Adhesive bandages (different sizes)

* Antibiotic ointment

* Gauze pads (different sizes)

* Elasticized wrap

* Triangular bandage

* Adhesive tape

* Scissors

* Tweezers

* First-aid guide

* Pain relievers (such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen)

* Antihistamines (for allergies)

* Activated charcoal (for poisoning)

* A cold compress (such as an ice pack or cold water bottle)

* A heating pad (for muscle aches and pains)

* A first aid kit should be easily accessible and should be checked regularly to make sure that all of the supplies are still usable.