DIY: Car First Aid Kit

Yikes! Yesterday was the last day of school, which means the Summer Travel Season is about to begin! I have family visiting this summer and we're all planning a little road trip. With 4 adults and 2 small children, one of us is bound to need a Band-Aid at some point, so I thought it might be a good time to put together a First Aid Kit for the car. Sure I could buy a pre-made kit, but they're so expensive and they don't have everything that I want to have available when I need it.

I already had a LOT of the items on hand {from my years of being a home health aide} and the rest I picked up at the dollar store and Walmart. The biggest challenge was finding some sort of carrier that could keep everything organized in the car.

I love how much storage room this little tackle bag has! The front pocket has four compartment boxes that hold bandages, gauze pads, cloth tape, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment, hydrocortisone ointment, an oral thermometer, tweezers and scissors. I even had enough room to include personal hygiene products in case my husband gets stuck in the snow again! The four side pockets hold our space blanket, breathing barrier, cold compress, hand warmers and non-latex gloves. While the large top storage compartment is perfect for keeping small bottles of rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, calamine lotion, witch hazel, and sunblock. Now all of my first aid supplies are stored in one compact bag and everything is organized and easily accessible in an emergency!

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Before you hit the road this summer, why not print this checklist and make your very own first aid kit for your car!