It's very important to have a well-stocked first aid kit in your home and even car so you can deal with minor accidents and injuries. Plus, remember to make sure your first aid kit is locked and kept in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children
Aside form first aid products, another helpful addition to your kit is a first aid manual or instruction booklet which you can use to get quick references on how to treat different injuries and wounds.
Also don't forget medicines in your first aid kit should be checked regularly to make sure they're within their use-by dates.
What should I keep in my first aid kit?
We've put together a list of items that every home/car first aid kit should have. Check yours today and make sure you add items that you don't already have so that you will be equipped to deal with any accidents if they happen.
- For antiseptic cleansing of acute wounds, such as cuts, abrasions, open blisters, first-degree and minor second-degree burns. Can also be used for chronic wounds and postoperative wound care as per your doctor's instruction.
- Wound Healing Gel is a clear hydrogel with alginate which maintains a moist wound environment to promote healing and reduce pain and scarring.
- Reliably remove 99.9% of bacteria on the hands and on different surfaces.
- Soft, stretchable and comfortable bandage for holding dressings firmly in place.
- For covering and protection of minor, everyday wounds such as scratches, cuts and grazes.
- These plasters create a moist environment which prevents hard scab formation to reduce scarring and promote healing. All Boots plasters are hypoallergenic, so they are kind to sensitive skin.
- The kit contains over 50 items to help treat any minor injury, from cuts and grazes, to sprains and strains.
- The Children's First Aid Kit contains the basic first aid items you need to treat minor injuries for your child
- Boots Microporous Surgical Tape can be used to hold dressings in place or alone for minor cuts and grazes. This tape is flexible for comfort and easy to remove. It also has a hypoallergenic adhesive so it is kind to sensitive skin.
- Compeed is a modern type of plaster for the effective protection and treatment of blisters.
- DenTek Dental First Aid Kit Temporary Repair Kit Twin Pack is a temporary filling material that can easily be applied to repair lost fillings or secure loose crowns, caps or inlays.
- A handy age-adjustable thermometer that helps you understand your child’s temperature. Now with Age Precision technology, this Braun digital stick thermometer helps you interpret your child’s temperature even more accurately, based on the age of the c
- Acu-Life Shower Sleeve provides a safe, easy and effective method to keeps injuries dry. Acu-Life Shower Sleeve comes in one size, fits all. It can be used to Protect your hands, arms, knees, feet or legs, and to protect cuts, post-surgical incisions, bur
- Boots Foam Earplugs effectively reduce harmful or irritating noise and they are comfortable to wear. They are ideal for use when your swimming, sleeping, working, and travelling. You will receive 3 pairs of earplugs and a carry case as well.
- BioEars Soft Silicone Earplugs are a hygienic, highly effective way to reduce noise or block out water with Activealoe. BioEars Soft Silicone Earplugs are hygienic, reusable earplugs as they contain antimicrobial Alphasan RC 2000 to inhibit the growth of
- Boots Flight Earplugs are designed to help relieve the discomfort associated with air pressure changes during flights. They will also reduce noise levels, which may help you to sleep in-flight. These earplugs are designed to be inserted before takeoff and
- Boots Protective FFP2 NR Face Masks are designed to fit closer to the face than other disposable face masks, to improve comfort and protect the wearer from breathing in harmful particles.
- Boots Mouldable Wax Earplugs (Q2J) effectively reduce harmful or irritating noise and they mould to fit the shape of the ear. These earplugs are soft and easy to shape and they will not disintegrate in use. They are ideal for use when sleeping, working, t
- Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream has been mum's simple, effective ally for over 80 years and is great for soothing sore skin and treating nappy rash. Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream is versatile enough to be used by the whole family for all of life's l
- Each Andrex Classic Clean wipe is a uniquely designed, lightly moistened toilet tissue with a cotton fresh fragrance and micellar water. Use alongside your regular Andrextoilet tissue to leave you feeling cleaner & fresher and for a Superior Clean.
- When we are feeling under the weather we want a tissue we can trust. Containing Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and Calendula, Kleenex® Balsam tissues leave behind a protective balm to give superior soothing* for the toughest cold.
- Boots Waterproof Plasters provide long lasting protection to wounds from water, dirt and germs. These plasters are durable and flexible for comfort. All Boots plasters are hypoallergenic so they are kind to sensitive skin.
