First Aid Kit Contents

A first aid kit is most useful if you know how to use it. The Red Cross suggests learning first aid and CPR.

The list below follows the American Red Cross for a family of four. Canada.ca’s basic kit calls for adhesive bandages, tape, gauze, antiseptic wound cleanser and disposable gloves. Check for your household’s own needs.

This page lists kit contents only. For any medicine, follow the package directions and ask a pharmacist or doctor what is right for you. For prescriptions, see medication planning.

Keep cuts clean and covered. Get medical care if a wound becomes red, swollen or starts oozing.

Check the kit once a year, and replace anything used or expired.