OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaA first aid kit is a special box filled with supplies to help you when you get hurt! It has bandages, wipes, and ointment to clean up little scrapes and cuts. Having a first aid kit nearby means grownups can fix your booboos quickly.
A first aid kit usually has bandages in different sizes, antiseptic wipes to clean a cut, and ointment to help it heal. It might also have tweezers, tape, and gauze. Some kits even have a cold pack that you can put on a bump or bruise!
You should always tell an adult if you get hurt so they can get the first aid kit. They know exactly how to use everything inside to make you feel better. First aid kits are for helping, so it is best to let a grownup use the supplies!
- First aid kits were first used by soldiers over 100 years ago to treat injuries on the battlefield!
- Most schools, offices, and public buildings are required to have a first aid kit.
- You can help a grownup put together a first aid kit for your home — it is a fun and useful project!
