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Must-haves for any first-aid kit include: two pairs of latex (or alternative material, if family members are allergic to latex) gloves, sterile dressings and gauze pads to stop bleeding, soap or antibacterial towelettes to clean wounds, antibiotic ointment, sterile pads and tape for dressing wounds, eye wash (saline is fine), ice pack, thermometer, a 3-day supply of prescription medication for each family member who needs it, and prescribed medical supplies, such as those used for diabetes or asthma. Tweezers, scissors and other medications, such as laxatives, Benadryl (for allergic reactions) and pain relievers are helpful as well. If your first-aid kit includes medications, then it's important to note expiration dates and rotate the medication as needed, discarding the expired medication and adding new ones. A first-aid kit is only as good as the people using it, so teach your family how to handle emergencies and how to use the tools in the kit. Always keep medications out of the reach of small children.
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