Not all heroes wear capes. In fact, sometimes all it takes to be the hero at a picnic, baseball field, or dinner party is a well‑placed and thought‑out first‑aid kit. From minor scrapes and bruises to an actual emergency, having some extra items on hand could save the day.

The first thing to consider when planning a kit is where to put one. Some ideas include your house, car, cabin, and gym bag.

Next, here’s a list of items to keep in the kit:

• Disposable gloves and plastic bags
• Antibacterial ointment
• Antiseptic wipes
• Over‑the‑counter (OTC) medicines
  • Pain relief
  • Antihistamine
• Thermometer
• Bandages 
• Tweezers
• Scissors 
• Instant cold packs

Hopefully, you won’t have to use the items in your first‑aid kit very often. But when you do, it’s always a relief to have them available.