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A first aid kit is important to treat minor injuries. My homemade, multi-purpose first aid kit is used for home, car, work, and travel. The cost is approximately $80.00. Although expensive than some pre-made First Aid Kits, I purchased quality first aid items and I have extras to spare. Here are the items:

Accessories

• 1 Instant Ice Pak
• 1 Scissor
• 1 Tweezer
• 3 Self-Adherent Wrap (2 inches wide X 5 yards length)
• 4 Big Safety Pints (Used for Cloth Diapers)
• 12 Small Safety Pins (Used for Sewing)
• 1 Small Box of Cotton Swabs (e.g. Q-Tips)
• 12 Moist Towelettes
• 1 Pack of Matches (Waterproof a plus)
• 1 Signal Mirror
• 1 Whistle

Bandages

• 15 to 20 Assorted Size Band-Aids
• 3 Medium Gauze Pad (3 inches X 3 inches)
• 1 Rolled Gauze Pad (3 inches X 2 inches)
• 3 Medium Non-Stick Pads (2 inches X 3 inches)
• 2 First Aid Waterproof Tape (1/2 inch wide X 5 yards length)
• 3 Eye Pads

Drugs

• 3 Packs of Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol)
• 3 Packs of Ibuprofen (e.g. Advil)
• 6 Nasal Decongestant Tablets (e.g. Sudafed)
• 1 Small Pack of Cough Drops
• 1 Small Pack of Throat Drops
• 6 Anti-Diarrheal Tablets (e.g. Imodium)
• 6 Upset Stomach Reliever Tablets (e.g. Pepto-Bismol)

Ointments and Creams

• 1 Small Tube 1.0% Hydrocortisone Anti-Inch Ointment (e.g. Cortaid)
• 1 Small Tube of Antibiotic Ointment (e.g. Neosporin)
• 1 Small Tube of Pain Relieving Cream (e.g. Icy Hot)

Miscellaneous

• 1 Rolled Cotton
• 1 Bottle of Eye Drops (e.g. Visine)
• 6 Blister Treatment Cushions

The contents can be put inside a one gallon, microwaveable container.

Be aware of expiration dates for some first aid items. Replacing the items take time and cost money, but nobody should put a price to injuries and lives.