First Aid Kit

You can buy them already made (small or really large) at the drug stores - CVS, Walgreen's, etc. I keep one in the car as well as one at home and have used them a lot. The car one has wipes in it, fire blanket, things I wouldn't think to include. The only problem is that things do expire (medications) so you do have to update your supply.

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Your basic items: bandaids (several sizes), gauze, tape, scissors, peroxide, cotton balls, Qtips, burn ointment, rubber gloves, aspirins, antiseptic wipes, calimine lotion, benadryl, gauze wrap (wrist/knee), needle thread good idea, extra large bandaids and anything else you can think of.

The only other things I've used often are antiseptic (either wipes or a bottle), antibiotic cream and cotton balls.

In addition to those things already mentioned, I would add:
tweezers
scissors
eye wash/cup
Caladryl or Calamine Lotion
Benedryl (topical cream & oral medication)
"Wrap" (that flesh colored, stretchy piece of fabric you can use to wrap an ankle, knee, etc. It's also a good way to secure the ice pack on an area.

I agree about having a small first aid kit in your car as well. We purchased a small one for about $10 that has all the basics, and has come in handy for small scrapes and such at the park or other outings.

Good luck!

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This may sound silly, but I also keep a small sewing kit in my first aid kit. You never know when you will need a needle and thread! It has actually come in handy a few times! :)