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How To Stock A First Aid Kit

Keeping a first aid kit around the house or in the car can pay off when you need to treat minor injuries quickly. What are the essential elements, whether you're buying one ready-made or stocking your own by hand? What factors -- e.g., the age of your children, where the kit will be used -- should affect what you include?

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by patch3boys
Oct 12 '00 First Aid Kits- Always Be Prepared
Having a fully stocked first aid kit is the key to being prepared.... read full review
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by mcmaster
Sep 28 '04 Build your own First - Aid bag +
Build one, buy one, do whatever you need to, just have one!... read full review
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by Debbietipton
Mar 15 '02 First Aid Kits Are Essential
A good first aid kit is a very important thing to have and will come in handy in case of an emergency.... read full review
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by sweetsue_98
Mar 23 '01 First Aid Is Just As Important When You Travel, Plus A Few Extra Tips!
Be prepared when you travel, no matter how far, and you will be much safer.... read full review
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by patsyv
May 27 '01 Flaxseed and mustard poultices, anyone?
When an emergency strikes, you do not want to run around trying to find necessary medical supplies. Be prepared. Gather first aid supplies now, before the need arises.... read full review
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by donnamr
Apr 17 '02 First Aid Kits: Not Only For Humans
Start with something basic and add your own touches. Use your vet as a resource. Make sure everyone knows how to use the kit.... read full review
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by onabreak2
Oct 29 '00 WANT TO TAKE A PEEK INSIDE MY FIRST AID KIT???
Always stock your first aid kit with things that you will need to use in any emergency you can think of.... read full review
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by naphtalia
May 28 '01 What You Need Before You Need It
First get trained, then give aid.... read full review
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by morilla
Aug 16 '09 First Aid Kits Have Evolved Into Emergency Preparedness Kits Or Bug Out Bags
A first aid kit is now viewed by many as part of a larger preparedness kit - thinking and knowledge are more important than shopping lists.... read full review
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by rfish
Oct 27 '00 Be Prepared, With First Aid It Means Everything
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by Donnie013
Mar 10 '01 SANITARY NAPKINS AND BLEACH . . CAN BE USED TOGETHER
This is a quick, easy and inexpensive personal First Aid Supply Kit that was taught during my Certified Responder Course. ... read full review
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by angie420
Sep 21 '01 A SURVIVAL Kit
An extreme survival package should the unthinkable happen.... read full review
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by juliasv
May 22 '03 My First Aid Kit: as an EMT and Mom
When in doubt, call your local emergency dispatch center..... read full review
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by beckish
Sep 04 '00 Essential Items are the Key
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by pogomom
Oct 17 '00 Stocking Your Pet’s First Aid Kit
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