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What should you pack in your family first-aid kit?
Summer is here! That means fun in the sun, but also scrapes, bruises and bug bites. Here's what you should be packing in your family first-aid kit.
Jun 11, 2019
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Family first aid kit
Tape
$8, well.ca
Antihistamine
$25, well.ca
Topical antiseptic cream (like Betadine)
To protect minor cuts from becoming infected and sticking to bandages (make sure you clean the wound before applying), betadine.com
Hydrocortisone cream
Or calendula cream for itchy bites, $12, well.ca
Cotton swabs
EpiPen
If previously prescribed by a doctor
First-aid manual
$17, amazon.ca
Flashlight (with batteries)
$25, amazon.ca
Gauze
$7, well.ca
Instant cold packs
Lighter (for sterilization)
$36, walmart.ca
Safety pins
$14, walmart.ca
Scissors
$24, well.ca
Pain relievers
Like kids’ ibuprofen or acetaminophen, $8, well.ca
Needles or pins
Insect repellent
$10, well.ca
Sunscreen
Minimum SPF 30 with both UVA and UVB protection, $30, well.ca
Tensor bandage
$8, well.ca
Waterproof bandages of various sizes
$5, well.ca
Tweezers
Digital thermometer
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