Home first aid kit checklist — keep it stocked at home
Searching for a thermometer or a plaster at midnight is when you remember what a first aid cabinet is for. This list gathers the basics every home should have, and shared through a room code everyone sees what the cabinet is missing. No sign-up needed.
In short
A home first aid kit should hold adhesive bandages, sterile gauze, a bandage roll, an elastic bandage, a triangular bandage and medical tape. Add antiseptic, saline solution, burn cream, a thermometer, tweezers, small scissors, disposable gloves, a cold pack and an emergency blanket. For pain relief, fever and allergy medicines, ask a pharmacist or doctor what suits you, check expiry dates and keep your emergency numbers written down.
19 items go straight into your new room; delete what you don't need, add what's missing. No account needed.
What's on the list
General
- Sterile gauze
- Bandage roll
- Elastic bandage
- Triangular bandage
- Medical tape
- Antiseptic solution
- Saline solution
- Fever reducerCheck the expiry date
- AntihistamineCheck the expiry date
- Burn cream
- Tweezers
- Small scissors
- Disposable gloves
- Cold pack
- Emergency blanket
- Emergency numbers note
Personal care
- Adhesive bandages
- Pain reliever
- Thermometer
Tips
Keep the cabinet somewhere cool and dry, out of children's reach; bathroom humidity damages medicines and dressings.
Go through the expiry dates every six months, and take expired items to a pharmacy or a proper collection point.
Opened products can have a shorter shelf life, so write the opening date on them and follow the period on the leaflet.
Put together a small second kit for the car or travel bag, so the home cabinet isn't raided.
How it works
1. Open your room
Tap the button and the items land in a fresh room. No account, no email, nothing to install.
2. Share the code
Send the room code or the link to the group; everyone's on the same list in seconds.
3. Finish it together
Who's buying what shows up instantly; bought items get ticked, so nobody buys the same thing twice.
Frequently asked questions
Where should you keep a home first aid kit?
Somewhere cool and dry and out of children's reach; bathroom humidity can damage medicines and dressings, so pick a more suitable room. Make sure all the adults in the home know where it is.
When should medicines in a first aid kit be thrown away?
Anything past its expiry date, or that has changed colour or smell, should go. Take unwanted medicines to a pharmacy or collection point rather than putting them in the bin or down the sink, and check the leaflet for how long opened products last.
When is a first aid kit not enough and you should call emergency services?
For severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, difficulty breathing, chest pain, serious burns or a suspected fracture, call your local emergency number straight away instead of relying on the kit. The kit is for minor injuries; for medicines and diagnosis, ask a healthcare professional.
Can I change the list?
Of course. The ready-made list is just a starting point: delete, add, move items between categories.
Do I need an account?
No. A room code is all it takes — no email, password or signup.
How long is the list kept?
As long as you use it. A list is only deleted after a month without any activity; even opening the room resets the clock.
Can I install it on my phone?
Yes. With the room open, tap "Save Room" to add it to your home screen and open it with one tap.