30 AFFORDABLE First Aid Items From Dollar Tree

[@CityPrepping]

Download our free preparedness survival guide here: cityprepping.com/getstarted ... items in these kits: 1. Bandages - gauze, band-aids, sheer adhesive 2. Tablets - antihistamine, cough and flu, throat lozenges 3. Gloves and tweezers 4. Sanitizers and wraps - alcohol wipes, peroxide 5. Pain meds, sleep aids, laxatives, and antidiuretics 6. Creams - chap Stick, oral analgesic, hemorrhoid 7. Cold and flu - Sudafed, cough suppressant 8. Heat wrap 9. Hydration - electrolyte packets 10. Individual first aid kit

[@rhylin26]

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[@br2080]

Great information. I would add a pair of readers or a magnifying glass for people who need help reading so you can make sure you can read the dosing directions, and maybe a small flashlight in case you don’t have power. Alaska granny suggests having 2 bins. One for adults and one for children, just to make sure you don’t give a child an adult medicine.

[@CathyJ-st2ps]

Great tips. Thanks

[@joannc147]

Was just going to add reading glasses & a light….gonna need help on splinter or glass shard removal. Cheap scissors to access sealed items - altho your org method seems to have eliminated that.

[@ronndapagan]

Also a pair or two of tweezers. My mother in law gifted me several pairs of tweezers and I have them in all of the first aid kits at home and travel first aid kits.

[@amisanthropiccurmudgeon8119]

Regarding the alcohol wipes. Those should never touch a wound. Alcohol damages the tissue. In a perfect world, you'd use those to clean the equipment, like the tweezers. To clean the wound or wound area you would use something like Povidone-iodine.

[@bparkerfool]

clean the area for addhesive

[@joyspringob2599]

Those are fine to initially clean a wound. An infection is much worse.

[@virgilsplabodavic1765]

Hey Kris. Thanks for being so relevant all the time. Three points: (1) Benedril for allergic reactions in case of stings bites or poison ivy. (You may have covered that with the sleep aid, but you'll have to make sure it's diphenhydramine HCI). (2) Anti itch creme for the same.(3) The Rexall brand cloth bandages at Dollar General are sooo much better at staying on in adverse conditions. There's no comparison. Thanks again for all you do.

[@CynthiaVicario]

Great additions .

[@patriciatinkey2677]

A cravat regarding Benedryl... my adult son got a rash on his leg, & everyone said "Benedryl" 2 days later, it's worse, & now he is taking Benedryl pills, too. 2 days later, he's in the hospital! Hospital gives him Benedryl. He gets worse, checks himself out, talks to his Doctor, gets checked into the other hospital his Dr can practice at... HE IS ALLERGIC TO BENEDRYL!!! 😢 That wasn't the cause of the rash, but just a real heads up, that rare people are allergic to it. If someone is using it, & their problem gets worse- STOP using it IMMEDIATLY. Ps, Thank God, he is OK now. Hydrocortisone cream from the dollar tree works great on itchy rashes, stings, & both human & canine 'hot spots'. Just be sure to get the straight Hydrocortisone, not the one that also has Lidocaine. Don't know about it's effect on dogs. (& I'm allergic to Lidocaine, so that will never be in my kit.) 😅

[@brad4817]

Make sure you’re not taking Benadryl and also using Benadryl cream with the same active ingredient. Need to use topical cream with a different medication.

[@Silvy08012]

Hi Kris, a couple of comments one it was really smart to put the items in Ziplock bags to also protect them from getting wet or dirty due to something leaking. Keeping the original package though cutting or bending them down is so important not only for directions and dose but for the allergic and medication interactions as always great information. I just wanted to add to the reasons why it's such a great idea. Thank you so much for everything you do may God bless you.

[@DanielBelliveau-y5x]

Pepto & Imodium & Gravol & Benadryl would be good to add .

[@connie8492]

Eye wash is a must have. It's sterile saline great for all sorts of things.

[@belindadunne4312]

Butterfly bandages are a must in our first aid kit. Mostly have used them on my sons who are fearless and end up splitting open a knee, eyebrow or whatever. Clean it up really good, apply antibiotic, then the butterfly bandages, and no need for expensive urgent care or stitches. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@The_DailyCuppaJo]

Thanks for the reminder to add those to my kit!

[@Moffit366]

Stool softener is more easy on you system than laxative I buy several bottles of meds and combine as there’s lots of room left over in most jars. So two or the bottles of aspirin.

[@c.cmanakabubba9708]

Yes, so very true.

[@SherryEllesson]

Chris (Kris?) not a SHTF emergency, but one any woodworker could encounter is a cut from a blade on a table saw or band saw going faster than the speed of a heartbeat. I keep a box of women's sanitary pads near my table in case I'm working when I should've gotten more sleep and do something stupid.

[@The_DailyCuppaJo]

A retired Navy medical pro suggested the same thing to me when I began building my kit.

[@michellemullally9217]

I just came to say the same thing. ❤❤❤ Comes in handy for larger wound. I actually had a diabetic patient that preferred these over the typical wound dressing. They stated because they stayed in place more than typical wound dressings.

[@mikefarmer4748]

This was a basic component in an army 1st aide kit 50 years ago. Still an excellent idea.

[@TheJourneyman2012]

Besides sanitary pads, I read that potty training pads are also very absorbent and provide a larger coverage.

[@mackenzie4734]

Great content, I have been teaching medical courses for years. I always preach “Process over product” there are some amazing products out there but without the skills to employ them effectively, they’re a paperweight.

[@jonawesolowski-thecommunit9968]

I've got a stock of adult pull up incontinence underwear. May sound strange but if you have a large bleed you can use this with duct tape or hold it in place. Can get them for cheap at thrift stores. Also rolls or kerlix and abd pads. Leftover med supplies from home are clients or family members etc. May no longer be sterile but in a SHTF situation it'll beat a blank. Same for disposable bed pads will offer a semi "clean" area to do wound care if necessary.

[@prophet8photo]

Aloe vera for burns or sunburn. I also keep bug spray in my first aid bag.

[@lisamcnelly8868]

Also a good idea is liquid bandage. I saw it at dollar tree and failed to buy. I will definitely go back and hopefully can still get it! Great ideas!

[@ronndapagan]

I picked up a couple of them from Dollartree.

[@heatherregimbal4552]

Remember to add a solvent, hospital grade can seal fingers together a little to effectively 😉

[@ronndapagan]

@@heatherregimbal4552 good point

[@brad4817]

Careful because these liquid bandage products can feel like glass to some people after they dry, sometimes a day or two later. Common complaint.

[@EssentialTam33]

I have potassium iodide capsules in my kit, small glass bottles of vodka, eye wash, and a tooth kit. Also, I keep a collapsable cane in the car kit, but could come in handy anywhere. Great starting list Kris!

[@elliekraus]

Last night I introduced my sweetheart to dollar tree shopping for preps 😂 took him down the medical supplies while you were making this.

[@danamissouri]

Thank you for doing a low cost prepping video.

[@cp7730]

Thanks, Kris, you reminded me of a couple things I forgot! I appreciate that Dollar Tree bandaids are USA made. Love your space saving ziplock idea, thank you!🎉😊

[@maple78]

Thank you for the time you and your team put into the videos. I would add nausea/upset stomach medicine, saline nasal spray, eye drops and emergency c packs.

[@Old-man-of-the-forrest]

Great content for a standard kit. Just a few things I would add, anti diarea meds, anti acid, charcoal tablets, alergy meds and asprin.

[@MikeSanders-u3u]

Activated charcoal can be found at Walmart for about $9 and it is a must have for sure.

[@mickeymch876]

That reminds me, I need to pick up some superglue for small cuts.

[@bc4yt]

Make sure it's brand name superglue, those dollar store tubes are often almost completely empty!

[@ronndapagan]

@@bc4ytbut they are better than nothing.

[@bc4yt]

@@ronndapagan hopefully!!! :D

[@SoilToSoul]

I definitely use the Dollar Tree to stock up on this type of stuff. Just watch the amount of product in the package. Sometimes it is cheaper per ounce or measurement of size, to get at Walmart, for example. That said however, it is great for making a first aid kit for your vehicles, or a short term emergency, or you need an immediate stock on a budget. My oldest and his fiance are finally able to move out on their own, and we went to Dollar Tree to stock their beginning first aid kit, and kitchen dry pantry and spices. It is an underrated store. Also good to have for a short term emergency or power outage is their packs of wet wipes, can't find those for $1.25 anywhere else and they work just as well.

[@justjoanish]

Thanks for the great discussion on an affordable first aid kit. Plenty of ideas for what I need to add to mind.

[@kimskluckers2951]

Some of these items can also be found at Dollar General for $1.00 instead of $1.25. Hey every quarter adds up. 🥰

[@waullyg6112]

Even better is to hit the dollar aisle armed with a $5 off $25 [20%off] coupon, and this weekend they also have a $10 off of $40 [25%off]! Must be getting tough, they rarely do the $10 off $40 and this is the second time in 3 weeks.

[@faithcrisis2138]

Literally just finished getting over a cold my son brought home from school (yay extra-credit). For gloves, you can also use nitrile gloves, used in the healthcare field and restaurants. Super cheap and, in my opinion, easier to get on my hands.

[@steveacosta1389]

Calamine, hydrocortisone, poison ivy cream, hand lotion.

[@daveb7408]

if you are building a "to go" kit you can get 0.5 oz. individual packs of Neosporin on AMZ, and antiseptic wipes. Take up a lot less space than tubes and mini bottles. Bee/insect sting ampules are nice to have, too, especially out in the woods and on the trails. A 50 ml bottle of Stoli is multi-use: antiseptic and "pain relief"

[@feralon9570]

Just an FYI if you have HSA or FSA you can get some really nice kits, without breaking the bank. Many people don't think about it.

[@HisGlory768]

Great idea

[@frankbarton5025]

I’m not giving medical advice, but working in the electrical trade for years, electrical tape is a wonder tape to use over a gauze or other sterile bandage. But I must admit, many a cut or abrasion has been wrapped with just electrical tape after I washed the wound.

[@jasonpendergraft4511]

I can see it now…when SHTF, the @City Prepping survival center will have “Here we treat lips and buttholes” on the sign..😂

[@joannc147]

DONT mix those two items up! 🤣

[@stepheneddington1667]

Even though they became the $1.25 store, it's still a great place to get the basics at an affordable price especially if your on a budget. I tell everyone that want to build their own first aid kit to start with a trip to the Dollar Tree.

[@dewrunning]

neosporin is great, but some people (like my son) are allergic to it, thus we use polysporin …… just in case …. Thanks Kris !

[@krashnkev]

If the sleep aid is diphenhydramine. It also can be used as an antihistamine

[@HisGlory768]

Yes! The Nyquil Sleep Aid (name??) Is the equivalent of 2 tablets of the brand Benadryl, fyi.

[@bc4yt]

A couple of other things to include: an epi pen if you have access to one, and a small can of lemonade (normal, not diet/zero) or sugar gummies in case you run into a diabetic having a crash.

[@stuartaminion511]

epi pens cost here in michigan $240 bucks. so i will not be having one in my first aid. (wish i could though)

[@durgan5668]

@@stuartaminion511 Same. Otherwise it would be a no-brainer.

[@MikeSanders-u3u]

Did not think of this!👏🏻

[@wayne2411]

I tip I learned a couple years ago is FSA money from your work can be used for first aid items. It's a great way to burn any money at the end of the year rather than just lose it for items you will use anyways.

[@MikeSanders-u3u]

Great info!

[@tylerstout1549]

For chapstick, especially for those in hot climates, I recommend going with a squeeze tube style like carmex or similar so that it doesn't melt all over in the summer

[@bc4yt]

Was there an anti-diarrea medicine in here? Might also include a lighter to sterlize metal objects if need be. Suppository poop aids are good to have too. I got really dehydrated once and couldn't poop, but the suppository saved me.

[@kathleenkaufmann2084]

You can usually find the triple antibiotic ointment for $1.00 in the bargain aisle at the larger grocery stores. As a former health care person, I would recommend checking with your physician about adding: Benadryl (liquid) for allergic reaction and tagamet for allergy and stomach upset, and pepcid/famotidine for stomach issues. You should also always have Vit. A&D ointment for rashes for adults as well as babies. Works great on heat rashes. And I would add 3 in. wide vet wrap elastic wraps that stick to themselves.

[@faolansforest8574]

Anti-diarrheal, small bag of Epsom salt & Dollar Tree sometimes has witch hazel.

[@danielkirkland8592]

Cough drops are always good to have on hand. Also Children's Motrin for the random fevers that can happen sometimes. Ginger tablets/stomach ache meds are also really good to have around.

[@colleenr946]

Small pair of scissors.

[@zenyeti3076]

Hi Kris - Thanks for walking people through this Kit. Have made many of these in all sizes; & yes, $ store will do fine in most cases! Again, Thanks for sharing this with us!☮️&🌱

[@Robert_H_Diver]

Good stuff, I usually pick up a thing or two every time I go to the store. It all adds up.

[@paxorra5528]

I would also add aspirin tablets. :) Thanks Kris!!

[@The_DailyCuppaJo]

Great topic and an affordable prep to add to the repertoire!

[@Gunnyfelker]

I backpack solo a lot. My general use kit is basically alcohol pads, bandaids of different sizes, a few gauze pads, coban, petroleum pad, moleskin pads, pain relief neosporin & some aspirin/ benadryl tabs. If you cant get a fire started the petroleum pad works well too. I have duct tape around my nalgene bottle too.

[@debbiecurtis4021]

In addition to boxes organised in bulk, maybe make up a dozen ziplock bags with single use sets of gloves, band aids, burn cream, wipes and bandages. That means you won't bleed over all your kit if you are badly cut. You can store these in any accessible place, such as car trunk/ boot, glove locker, handbag, man bag, kitchen drawer, bedside nightstand, caravan, or boat.

[@firstclasscitizen1978]

I made an emergency kit for my son's business last March. I went to Dollar Tree and put together a nice sized first aid kit for a reasonable price. This video is very accurate because I purchased most of these same items in March. My only suggestion is this: I found different first aid items at two different Dollar Tree stores. So, if you do not find what you need at one Dollar Tree, just go to a nearby Dollar Tree, and they may have the item in stock. I also bought ten bottles (small) of vodka from a local liquor store (one dollar each bottle) for cleansing wounds (antiseptic), soothing rashes, and reducing stress (consumption). The full kit cost less than one hundred dollars.

[@MikeSanders-u3u]

Bingo. We have three Dollar tree stores in our town within an easy drive to shop the selection of each.

[@heatherregimbal4552]

As someone who washes and reuses ziplocks-this was a great video to help me organize medical kits for my dogs and myself. In Extreme worst case scenario we can share most things after consulting with my vet. Good info. Thank you sir🤗

[@andrea48164]

I keep sanitary pads and ace bandages for scrapes on knees or other large area. Another thing I found while caring for my dad is gauze and that self sticking bandages for large scrapes but the self sticking roll bandage is expensive at the pharmacy and there’s not much on the roll. I started picking it up at the farm store with the horse care stuff. A lot cheaper and a lot more on the roll.

[@decormiamour]

I started my med kit with the dollar tree items and they work great! FYI you may be able to get a better deal at Walmart on certain items, so do your research.

[@georgeblair7129]

My local ones sometimes have "wound care" kits. Mostly is larger sealed sterile gauze pads and rolls and some tape

[@ronndapagan]

My family always buy our basic medical supplies at Dollartree. I had to buy the X-Large wound pads at the pharmacy or at Dollar General. I stock up on the thermometers when they are available in the Dollartree stores. The small first aid kits that is premade can be used as a barter item.

[@myckbeddall4472]

I used to use ziplock bags (mainly as my most used first aid kits were for search and rescue) for the protection from water when out in all weathers. I now use a cheap food vacuum sealer and seal them in vacuum bags that I can make to size and then vacuum. this does both waterproof them and reduce the size for storage. You can make a small cut in the vacuum bag (not so that it breaks the seal) so that you can then rip the bag at that point but scissors or knife are better to open them.

[@earlshaner4441]

Outstanding subject brother

[@Tassie-Devil]

A few thoughts: Eyedroppers and graduated pipettes. "Eyebath" - for irrigation of eye after foreign object, smoke or irritant VERY sharp dental probe (needle ends) to use with tweezers in extraction of splinters. Small dedicated rechargeable LED flashlight w/floodlight. Cyalume/glowstick Butterfly elastic bandage clasps Triangular 'bandage' - can be fashioned into 2 sorts of slings and many other purposes Permanent marker for important records - can write on patient Pencil (writes when wet) and notebook for times, doses, symptoms, events when history is given

[@theanimalmedic]

Bottle of saline, yes. Tampons for packing wounds. Feminine pads for bandages. Duct tape rolled up on wax paper for making adhesive bandages. I like to shrink everything with my food sealer in vip-loc bags in food sealer bags WITHOUT heat sealing. Just zip the bag shut while holding vacuum and it will stay. Use the same vacuum bag repeatedly. I like to have roll gauze and "Elasticon" type tape also. Cover the stool softener and antidiarrheals for sure. I use Excedrin type stuff for headaches.

[@evilbarb]

Really great info. The only things I would add is a glucose meter, test strips, lancets and hard candy. My husband went into diabetic ketoacidosis and a glucose meter would have let us know before we went to the ER. Anyone who is already T1 or T2 will already have one or two lying around but I would consider it for a general first aid kit

[@robertogomez3698]

Nice, it's amazing everything you were able to find at your Dollar Tree. The ones in my area don't have as many items anymore; not sure what happened. I would recommend also looking into Family Dollar, since they are both from the same company.

[@do-it-yourself-skills]

I would add Aquaphor (my doctor recommends that over any other topical ointment), OraGel for toothaches and meat tenderizer (in the spice aisle) for making a paste to apply to bee stings.

[@mccraerider973]

Awesome kit! One thing that I have in every one of my medical kits that you didn’t mention is anti diarrheal medications. It only takes getting bad food or water once to get a bad if not deadly case of diarrhea so having something for that is a must in my opinion.

[@carolgold-boyd9287]

Love, love, love my ziplock bags - God's gift to preppers. Or just people who want to be more organized. How did we used to live without those? Also, unlike the norm on KZbin, lots of great suggestions in the comments, too.

[@MittenPrepperVet]

I'm a Combat Medic Vet and HOPE that every household has basic OTC first aid on hand. What would be a HUGE asset is for each household to take classes for CPR (adults and children), which should include clearing airway techniques and also a stop the bleed course which would include using a tourniquet. THESE situations are what will cause the MOST lives lost over a cold or flu.

[@leopardwoman38]

I put my first supplies in a red 5 gallon bucket and the tubes if creams in a small plastic box. The red to me signifies first aid.

[@The_DailyCuppaJo]

I’m on the same page with the red. I thrifted a sturdy red duffle bag for under $5 bucks for my kit.

[@leopardwoman38]

@@The_DailyCuppaJo Great idea! 👍👍👍

[@kevinbrown9831]

Good video, if you are lucky you can find a small zippered bag that you can use for your med kit, also you can look for a "tool box" or pencil box.

[@Mytubehereat]

Or a "tackle box" from a sporting goods store

[@pippa3557]

They have women's pads...those are good for larger bleeding wounds. Even thinner pads could cover a long wound and use tape to hold it in place.

[@chupacabra304]

I just txted with a friend and former coworker who is a trauma nurse now about what medicine would be best to stockpile. They had a terrific answer The main 4 medicine classes they recommended were : Antihistamines Antipyretics Antibiotics & Analgesics That means Benadryl, Ibuprofen AND tylenol (don’t take these at the same time) JASE CASE can prescribe prophylactic antibiotics (DONT TAKE THESE WILLY NILLY UNLESS YOU’RE TRYING TO CREATE ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANT BACTERIA -> know which ones to take and when!!) And for analgesics If you cannot source pharmaceutically safe opiates , get Kratom ! Southeast asian plant with similar properties and will do in a pinch

[@chupacabra304]

They also added anti-diarrheal medicines In short these 5 medicines have saved more lives than we can imagine

[@CynthiaVicario]

Great informative video that is budget friendly and gives access to the masses. I truly appreciate this topic that is crucial . You know it’s a great topic when the conversation are filled with everyone contrition what are practical additions . Thanks for the tips on ziplocks to save space . I also would add Benadryl, anti diarrhea, all vera , bug spray and anti itch cream. Does anyone have any low budget ideas on obtaining extra antibiotics for my first aid kit ? If disaster happens antibiotics will be needed .

[@chupacabra304]

@@CynthiaVicario Look up JASE CASE , you pay like … 200$?? I think? 🤔 And they do an online consultation and then you get the entire spectrum of antibiotics, which is incredible They’ve also expanded into non-DEA monitored medicine, things someone may need to function during an extended disaster

[@justjoanish]

Great list of items to have in a first aid kit. Good ideas for what I need to add to my store bought little kit.

[@kpheathen9370]

Greetings from Louisiana and good to have during hurricane season

[@MikeH-sg2ue]

Nice kit! Something comes up that we’re not prepared for now & then. My Son hurt his thumb a few years ago closing it in his friends truck door. I met him with my car, & a first aid kit with no ice packs. I gave them to a young girl that had twisted her ankle badly, a few months earlier, with out replacing them. There are a few in there now! A thermometer is good to carry in there also!

[@TheJourneyman2012]

Hello Kris, Id sugges to get the tiger balm for local pain management. The active ingredient (Menthol) has a higher concentration and its not limited to a one time use. Also elastic bandages with the mentioned sport bandages. I did find a set with two little bottles, one with a sprayer thatbI filled with Bactin(antiseptic and analgesic all in one), the other bottle I filled it with antibacterial gel, space savers! A pair of scissors would be good.

[@SJ-db1lh]

I use ziploc bags for 1st aid items, as well as keeping an extra sets of clothes available. I keep a Vicks Stick in my kits, they are great for colds, flu, sore muscles, etc. Moleskin and hydrocortizone creams are also good to have. Thanks Chris, these are great reminders!

[@Hennlynn7]

I recommend including something like oragel for tooth pain.

[@monicawhite7699]

That’s awesome, your dollar tree definitely has more then mine but I will be making one for my house 😊

[@alaskangrandma2566]

Excellent video. As an RN I'd add an anti-diarrhea medicine like loperimide or lomotil. If you have something for nausea put that in there also.

[@kathydias5070]

Thanks for the suggestions, I really like the idea of the ziplock bags.

[@johnbowman6715]

Pepto bismol! Chewable tabs and liquid

[@georgeg7840]

‘Cold season’ ? , you’re in southern California, I’m in Montreal, Canada and I don’t use lip balm, I do have several sticks in reserve, it’s actually my ‘most bang for the buck’ prepping item for it’s versatility (first aid, fire starting, lubricating things, …).

[@M_Samp]

I would add pepcid(Famotidine), Prilosec,or something else for digestive/gastric issues. Not sure if dollar tree carries these type items. I became very ill and the doctor thinks I have a peptic ulcer because I let the stress of the election/civil unrest/prepping get to me. So I’ve had to step back a bit. If you can’t get items at dollar general as I’ve mentioned above, get them somewhere cause you just never know when you could get sick/or what you could get sick with. Also- I was very dehydrated from not being able to eat. Had to have IV fluids. The powdered drink mix like you suggested IS good to have on hand.But if you’re too sick to drink it than it’s no good. Try to stress less & take good care of your health as best as you can. And I agree with the pills to help you go to bathroom. Those are VERY important to have on hand.

[@sjTHEfirst]

I got stung by a bee on the lower arm during my last camping trip. Whipped out my multi tool and got the stinger out with the pliers. Just put a cold drink on the spot to keep the swelling down.

[@joannc147]

Wonder if they carry a cheap “cold pack” for those bumps before they swell up?

[@durgan5668]

I have those, but my kit is a bit more substantial than most would have on hand (Mom was an RN). A bag of frozen veggies will work in pinch just fine, just have a thin layer of cloth between the frozen material (veggies, berries, whatever) and your skin to prevent cold damage to the skin/nerves.

[@snapdragon2441]

I organise my kits into 4 main sections, drugs, dressings and tools, ie thermometer, blood glucose monitor, scissors, tweezers, eye bath etc. The last one is technically the first, PPE (personal protection equipment, gloves, masks, waste disposal bag).

[@robyndowning2990]

Thank you for taking the time to show how we can create a starter medical kit. I, too, have seen the $200-$300 kits for sale. Honestly, the only items in them that really interest me are antibiotics and other more focussed meds. Not sure if I can ask my PCP for a prescription for those ... probably not. However, I appreciate you showing how we can make our own basic medical kit on the cheap.

[@joannc147]

Robyn - absolutely ask your Dr! Many are on board with this especially after Covid supply chain bits. You may need to maneuver around insurance if you use that. Mr Dr wrote a generic script for me to take to a 2nd pharmacy and yow, I had a six month supply. Doesn’t work for controlled meds tho. Pretty easy to get extra antibiotics.

[@robyndowning2990]

@@joannc147 Thank you for your suggestion. I will call her office and see if she is willing to help me with some basic meds.

[@KR8Z]

❤In hospital we use baby shampoo to clean.

[@benosborne6062]

I keep a small, medium and large safety pin in each of my kits. Great for splinters.

[@arthurdorst8406]

Very good DIY kit. I would recommend hydrocortisone and anti itch cream. Both are available at Dollar 💵 Tree 🌳

[@paulganzell442]

Another informative video. You included end to end for lips and butts however, i would have included anti diarrheal with the laxative. Apologies if I missed you mentioning it.

[@lplyons8685]

This video is awesome. Straight to the point. I have been doing this overtime Remember another option is the( gas station ex: QT) you can purchase lil packs of sutifed, Pepto, etc.

[@adamanddadmathieson4689]

Hi, I would also include wound dressings, medium and large, triangular bandages and paper stitches. Also, 5ml eye was pods.

[@amisanthropiccurmudgeon8119]

Might not be found at a dollar store, but you might want to include burn cream, insect bite relief, moleskin for blisters and something for upset stomach like Pepto, Gravol or Antacid. While it definately wont be in a Dollar store, splurging for a tourniquet is always something to have in a kit. It's one of those things that you really hope you never need, but you will kick yourself if you need one and don't have one. They can be improvised, but in a panic situation, the brain always seems to shut down.

[@ronndapagan]

The Boy Scout and Girl Scout handbooks have an excellent chapter about first aid and what to use as a tourniquet. I put together a basic trama kit of the X-large gauze pads and the bandanna or two as a tourniquet or sling for a broken arm. Check out the first aid chapter if you have children in Scouting. Check out the neighborhood fire department on first aid classes.

[@durgan5668]

Make sure it's a quality made TQ. The cheap ones (china) the handle will snap in two trying to apply pressure. Refuge Medical and North American Rescue both have good, made in USA quality TQ's. At a minimum, I'd have one in the car and one at home. One on you if you're doing anything remotely risky such as firewood with saws. I say minimum, because if you and the family are in a car accident, you really don't want to choose who gets saved.

[@andydroid9782]

I take the cardboard tube out of a roll of toilet paper so it will compress better. Not sure if you can do that with the wrap you tried to compress flat.

[@walterridgely6855]

I would also include scissors

[@Jason_The_Man]

Well done!

[@TonyaApplegate]

I like the Ziploc idea. Also anti itch cream and Aloe would be great

[@MrLandphill]

that is a great list , good for people new to prepping and those that have been preppers for a while.

[@RomanVarl]

Awesome video! 👍🙂

[@Sniperfox1]

For your pill bag. IMODIUM. You’ll thank me later.

[@danielcortez9362]

Yo CP, great video lots of items we may have overlooked great reminders. Time to review my med kids this month 👍

[@Johnnycbtx]

Tea Tree Oil is a must have as it be used for many ailments from bug bites, fever blister onset, small burns.

[@barbarad.517]

If you add a few cotton rounds to the sanitizer bag, it doubles as a fire starter.

[@garylucero3030]

Caffeine is known to enhance the efficacy of some of those pain. Relievers such as aspirin and acetaminophen