--- title: 10 Things You Should Keep in Your First Aid Kit | Golden State CPR description: Whether it is a child that falls off their bike and badly skins a knee, a teenager playing basketball in […] image: https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/kit-1.png --- [Skip to content](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/gshss-blog/2023/04/29/10-things-you-should-keep-in-your-first-aid-kit#main-content) [![Golden State Health and Safety Solutions logo – CPR, AED, First Aid & OSHA Training in California](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GSHSS%20Logo.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=GSHSS%20Logo.png)Homepage](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/home) - [Training & Consultation](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/services) - [CPR, AED & First Aid Training](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/group-cpr-first-aid-training-golden-state-health-safety-solution) - [Workplace Safety Courses](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/workplace-safety-training) - [Cal/OSHA Consulting](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/california-osha-training) - [First Aid Kit Installation & Maintenance](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/first-aid-kit-installation-maintenance) - [Government Agencies](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/government-agencies) - [AED365 Program](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/aed365-program-management) - [Blog](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/gshss-blog) - [About](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/aboutgshss) - [Instructor Courses & Opportunities](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/instructor-courses-and-opportunities) - [Instructor Login](https://www.enrollware.com/admin/class-list.aspx) - [Contact Us](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/contact-us) - [RideSafe Training](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/ridesafe-cpr-first-aid-training-for-equine-professionals) [Save on supplies! 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While many people have a medicine cabinet prepared for illness, a shocking number are not ready for injuries beyond a minor scrape here and there. ## Here are 10 things you should have in your home emergency first aid kit: - **Large Bandages and gauze pads & tape** – to stop bleeding and cover wounds too big for a standard band-aid. - **Antiseptic wipes, ointment, and/or spray** – to clean cuts and scrapes before bandaging. - **Hydrocortisone cream** – for relief from itchy bug bites or rashes. - **Aloe Vera Gel** –  to soothe mild burns (*check out [this post](https://goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/2023/12/18/guide-to-burns/) to learn how to treat severe burns*) - **Antihistamine** – to reduce allergic reactions. - **Tweezers** – to remove splinters or ticks. - **Scissors** – to cut bandages, gauze, and tape. - **Safety pins** – to hold bandages or clothing in place. - **A first aid manual** – to guide how to treat medical emergencies. - **A flashlight** – to help you find what you need in the dark. ## Other things you might want to keep on hand in case of an emergency are: - A **brace for limbs** that have been sprained in the past and are susceptible to becoming reinjured. - **Crutches** in case of a serious sprain or suspicion of a broken ankle/foot/leg. - An **extra inhaler** for anyone who suffers from breathing problems. - Any **equipment given to you or a member of your household by a doctor** because of a previous injury that has the potential to recur   ## Share this post [mailto:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com%2Fgshss-blog%2F2023%2F04%2F29%2F10-things-you-should-keep-in-your-first-aid-kit](mailto:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com%2Fgshss-blog%2F2023%2F04%2F29%2F10-things-you-should-keep-in-your-first-aid-kit) ## Keep reading ### [![](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Modern%20Office%20Conference%20Room%20with%20Safety%20Training%20Focus.png?width=1536&height=1024&name=Modern%20Office%20Conference%20Room%20with%20Safety%20Training%20Focus.png) OSHA Training Financial risks of OSHA non-compliance Avoiding OSHA fines and penalties Cal/OSHA Compliance Consulting California: One Vendor Solution](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/gshss-blog/calosha-compliance-consulting-california-one-vendor-solution) ### [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/content-assistant-images-persistent/1d70b1c4-af61-45b1-a5b5-a3fc84bfb111.webp) Workplace Safety Training OSHA Training Financial risks of OSHA non-compliance New Hire Safety Training California: Cal/OSHA Requirements](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/gshss-blog/new-hire-safety-training-california-calosha-requirements) ![Golden State Health and Safety Solutions logo](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/4.png?width=360&height=360&name=4.png) **Training that saves lives.** *Spanish-speaking instructors available.* [Contact us today](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/contact-us) - [Our Services](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/services) - [Cal/OSHA Consulting](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/california-osha-training) - [Government Agencies](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/government-agencies) - [Shop CPR & First Aid Supplies](https://golden-state-health-and-safety-solutions.square.site/) - [CPR, AED & First Aid Courses](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/group-cpr-first-aid-training-golden-state-health-safety-solution) - [Workplace Safety Training](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/workplace-safety-training) - [AED365 Program Management](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/aed365-program-management) - [About Us](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/aboutgshss) - [Subscribe to Newsletter](https://share-na2.hsforms.com/1LC2CThXQT4W6J_XOCDCm4g40uvqk) - [Instructor Courses & Opportunities](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/instructor-courses-and-opportunities) - [RideSafe for Barns](https://www.goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com/ridesafe-cpr-first-aid-training-for-equine-professionals) **CONTACT US** - **Call us directly:** [(707) 514-0546](tel:7075140546) - **Email us:** [patrick@goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com](mailto:patrick@goldenstatehealthandsafetysolutions.com) - **Business hours: ** Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM PST - Early morning, evening, and weekend training available by arrangement **THIS WEBSITE IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A MEDICAL SERVICE.  IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, GO TO A HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM OR DIAL 911 IMMEDIATELY.** --- Privacy Policy · Legal · © 2025 Golden State CPR LLC. 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