First Aid kit.
A first Aid kit is a necessity in your home and in your car especially if you have young children.  It should be a sturdy waterproof container, clearly marked and everyone in your household should know where it is. It should contain at the very least the supplies you'll need in the most common emergencies.
Some items may have expiration dates so replace as needed.
Always re-stock the supplies after using so the kit is always ready. If you tell someone to call 911 tell them to also get the First Aid Kit.
While recommendations about the content of first aid kits vary somewhat, every kit should include these following essentials:
Disposable, non-porous gloves
Adhesive Band-Aids of assorted sizes
Sealed packages of alcohol wipes or antiseptic wipes
Scissors
Tweezers
Thermometer
Bandage tape
Sterile gauze pads (2" and 3" )
Flexible roller gauze (1" and 2" widths)
Triangular bandages
Small splints
Cold pack
Safety pins
Eye dressings
Insect sting preparation
Water
Soap
Resealable plastic bags (one gallon size) for soiled materials
Pen/pencil and notepad
Current First Aid Guide
Emergency phone numbers (911 emergency notification, Poison Control Center, etc.)
Emergency medications or supplies prescribed for each child with special health needs
You can purchase all of the items for a kit at your local drug store.
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