This list is nice and simple. If you get these 10 items, you can feel quite prepared. To this list, I personally would add cough drops and a small bottle of water (to flush a wound).
TOP TEN ITEMS IN FIRST AID KIT
The 10 most important items to have in your first-aid kit, according to the American Red Cross.
Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes.
Sterile gauze pads in various sizes and cloth adhesive tape to secure them.
Latex-free disposable gloves, to protect you from bodily fluids or other matter.
Latex-free material prevents potential allergic reactions.
Tweezers.
Thermometer (the digital variety is safest).
Triple-antibiotic ointment (such as Neosporin).
Antiseptic wipes.
First-aid instructions.
Topical antihistamines and aspirin
(or some other type of over-the-counter pain reliever recommended by your doctor).
A face mask to protect you from germs or bodily fluids when administering CPR.
You can also buy first-aid kits through the American Red Cross website, www.redcrossstore.org.
Your first-aid kit should include a sheet listing your family’s known medical conditions,
emergency contact numbers, and insurance information for hospitals and emergency medical services.
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