HOME & FAMILY

Home First Aid

Home first aid means different things to different people — from a box of Band-Aids to a kit ready for sprains, major bleeding, and illness. Build the kit that fits your family.

Home is not the only place for a first aid kit...

If you have kids in sports, a commercial tooth-preserving system added to your car's first-aid kit is a wise precaution. Having the right tool, right there in your car (for something that hopefully never happens), is still the smart thing to do. Plus, it may not be your kid that has the missing tooth! - Grandpa TJ -

Car first-aid kits

Build your home first-aid plan

Common injuries at home

Pros: Knowing typical home injuries (bruises, sprains, cuts, burns — plus hobby-specific risks) lets you tailor the kit.
Cons: Generic lists miss household-specific hobbies like woodworking or sports.

Browse injury articles

Doom and Bloom first-aid kits

Pros: Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy cover medical training with hundreds of videos and books.
Cons: You still choose kit size and contents for your household.

First Aid Kits and Supplies

Create your own first-aid kit

Pros: WikiHow walks through a kit tailored to your family and budget, with a suggested supply list.
Cons: DIY kits take shopping time and you must restock yourself.

WikiHow kit guide

Red Cross recommended supplies

Pros: Clear list of recommended first-aid supplies for a family of four from the Red Cross.
Cons: A baseline list — you may still add specialty items for your household.

Red Cross kit anatomy

Adventure Medical Kits

Pros: Packaged kits for pocket, boating, hiking, travel, and family outings — including hard-to-find specialty packs.
Cons: Pre-built kits cost more than assembling equivalents yourself.

Adventure Medical Kits

Bandage types and treatment

Pros: R4E guide to bandage types and how to treat common injuries once your kit is stocked.
Cons: Knowing bandages is only half the job — practice before you need them.

Bandage Types and Treatment

Locate first-aid supplies

Pros: Jump back to the supplies hub for home and car first-aid kit ideas in one place.
Cons: Shopping still takes a trip or an order.

Back to Locate Supplies

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