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Things to consider when purchasing a first aid kit<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The amount and type of first aid supplies a family should have depends on your family\u2019s size, health needs, and emergency scenarios you’re preparing for.<\/p>\n

Basic First Aid Kit for a Family of 4\u20136 (72-Hour Emergency)
This should be more than just a travel kit. Here\u2019s what a comprehensive family kit should include:<\/p>\n

Wound Care
25+ Adhesive bandages (various sizes)<\/p>\n

5+ Sterile gauze pads (small & large)<\/p>\n

2+ Rolls of gauze<\/p>\n

2+ Elastic bandages (ACE wrap)<\/p>\n

2+ Large trauma dressings<\/p>\n

Medical tape (hypoallergenic)<\/p>\n

Antiseptic wipes (20+)<\/p>\n

Hydrogen peroxide or iodine solution<\/p>\n

Antibiotic ointment (Neosporin or similar)<\/p>\n

Burn cream or gel<\/p>\n

Cold packs (2\u20134)<\/p>\n

Tweezers, scissors, and safety pins<\/p>\n

Medications
Pain relievers (acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin)<\/p>\n

Antihistamines (Benadryl)<\/p>\n

Anti-diarrheal (loperamide)<\/p>\n

Antacid (Tums or similar)<\/p>\n

Hydration salts or electrolyte powder<\/p>\n

Cough and cold meds<\/p>\n

Prescription meds (3\u20137 days\u2019 worth) if applicable<\/p>\n

Children\u2019s dosages if kids are involved<\/p>\n

Tools & Equipment
Digital thermometer<\/p>\n

CPR face shield<\/p>\n

Nitrile gloves (at least 4 pairs)<\/p>\n

Emergency mylar blankets (1 per person)<\/p>\n

Finger splints<\/p>\n

First aid manual or quick-reference guide<\/p>\n

Eye wash or saline solution<\/p>\n

Cotton swabs and Q-tips<\/p>\n

Small mirror<\/p>\n

Instant glucose (if diabetic or hypoglycemic concerns)<\/p>\n

Documentation
Emergency contact info<\/p>\n

Allergy and medication list for each family member<\/p>\n

CPR\/First aid instruction sheet (printed)<\/p>\n

Replenish & Maintain
Check every 6 months for expired meds, used supplies, or updated health needs.<\/p>\n

Store in a cool, dry, accessible place. Consider one kit for home and a smaller version for cars or go-bags.<\/p>\n

Add for Families with Kids
Thermometer strips or forehead scanner<\/p>\n

Pediatric dosages (Tylenol, Benadryl, etc.)<\/p>\n

Child-safe adhesive bandages<\/p>\n

Teething gel, rash cream<\/p>\n

Oral rehydration solution<\/p>\n

Have Pets?
Include pet-safe:<\/p>\n

Bandages<\/p>\n

Antiseptic<\/p>\n

Meds (vet-approved)<\/p>\n

Muzzle or restraint<\/p>\n

Pet first aid book<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2189,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[59],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2314","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-choosing-the-right-survival-kit"],"yoast_head":"\nThe amount and type of first aid supplies a family should have - Prep Survival Gear<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/prepsurvivalgear.com\/?p=2314\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The amount and type of first aid supplies a family should have - Prep Survival Gear\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/prepsurvivalgear.com\/?p=2314\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Prep Survival Gear\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-05-20T18:51:06+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-05-20T18:55:19+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/prepsurvivalgear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/53205.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Developer 1\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Developer 1\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"1 minute\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/prepsurvivalgear.com\/?p=2314\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/prepsurvivalgear.com\/?p=2314\",\"name\":\"The amount and type of first aid supplies a family should have - 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