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No matter what the family size, or the different ages in the family it's a great idea to have a family first aid kit. Everyone in the family should know where the first aid kit is located in the house and how to use the most common components. There are a few essentials that you need in your kits that most families forget to put in. The following is a list of all the essentials you will need for a proper first aid kit.

Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes, safety pins, cleansing agent/soap, latex gloves (2 pairs), sunscreen/mosquito repellent, 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6), 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6), triangular bandages (3), non-prescription drugs, 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls), 3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls), scissors, tweezers, needle, moistened towelettes, antiseptic, thermometer, tongue depressors (2), tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant, first aid manual, adhesive tape, alcohol-based hand cleaner, tongue depressors (2), instant hot / cold packs, package of eye pads, 1 laerdal pocket mask with head strap and 1 way valve. Remember to put in a pencil and a first aid replacement booklet to keep track of what's being used.

This is just meant to be a guide, depending on the family you might need more of somethings and less of others.

Information from internet sites; Red Cross, Ottawa and Vancouver Fire Rescue services.

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