1. Adhesive bandages (Band-Aid or similar brand) in assorted sizes for minor cuts, scrapes, and injuries

2. Sterile gauze pads, nonstick (Adaptic-type, petrolatum) gauze, and adhesive tape

3. Elastic (ACE) bandage for wrapping wrists, ankles, knees, and elbows

4. Triangular bandage for wrapping injuries and making an arm sling

5. Moleskin to apply on blisters or hotspots 

6. Eyeshields and pads

7. Aluminum finger splints

8. Thermometer to measure body temperature

9. Tweezers to remove small splinters and ticks

10. Small pair of scissors to cut gauze or fabric

11. Syringe, medicine cup, or medicine spoon for giving specific doses of medicine

12. Blue baby bulb or a soft plastic suction device to clear congestion

13. Disposable ice bags for treating injuries caused by slipping, tripping or falling

14. Face mask to reduce wound contamination risk

15. Sterile cotton balls cotton-tipped swabs to clean wounds

16. Hand sanitizer to sanitize your hands and reduce contamination

17. Latex or non-latex gloves to reduce contamination

18. Antiseptic solution or wipes, such as hydrogen peroxide, povidone-iodine, or chlorhexidine

19. Antibiotic ointments such as bacitracin, polysporin, or mupirocin

20. Sterile eyewash such as contact lens saline solution

21. Calamine lotion for stings or poison ivy

22. Hydrocortisone cream, ointment, or lotion for itching

23. Cough and cold medications

24. Laxatives for constipation

25. Antidiarrheals for diarrhea

26. Antihistamines for allergies

27. Pain-relieving pills, sprays, and creams to treat cramps, sprains, swelling due to muscle pain, and minor injuries

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