First Aid

Every home, office and car needs a first aid kit. You never know what may happen, so it's important to keep a first aid kit in any place you may want it. You'll find everything required for first aid when you're online shopping in the health and beauty store on Overstock.com.

What is essential to your first aid kit? Doctors recommend filling a first aid kit with sterile gauze, assorted bandages, adhesive tape, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic creams or ointments, elastic bandages, hydrocortisone cream, an antiseptic solution like hydrogen peroxide, soap and a pain killer like ibuprofen or acetaminophen. It's also important to add tweezers, plastic gloves, scissors, safety pins, a flashlight and a thermometer to your first aid kit. Be sure to include a first aid manual and a list of emergency contact phone numbers, as well.

Being prepared doesn't just mean having a first aid kit nearby; knowing what to do with your first aid supplies is just as essential. When your children are old enough, teach them about first aid kits and the importance of first aid. When they know what to do in a family health emergency, they'll be more confident when a situation arises.

You'll want to check your first aid kit regularly to see if anything needs to be replaced. When you do, be sure to come back to Overstock.com and let our discount prices help you restock your first aid kit without spending too much money. With healthcare supplies at up to 70 percent off the retail prices, Overstock.com will be your online outlet for first aid supplies and so much more.