This First Aid Kit is great for a Teen
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In our post on the various categories of first aid supplies, I mentioned the Teen Personal First Aid Kit. This post is just about my suggestions on what to include in a kit for a teen.

Every emergency bag needs a First Aid Kit. This is true especially for teenagers. Teens are also very capable of helping others in need.

They can be a valuable resource in an emergency. They will likely be helping and doing more than usual. Any time you add new or unusual activities, minor injuries may follow.

Teens can help others and running errands after an emergency
Photo by RODNAE Productions

This list is a starting point. Adapt it as needed. Customize the contents and make sure the teen knows how and when to use all the supplies. Some older teens may be better served with the Adult Personal First Aid Kit

Teen First Aid Kit Contents

CategoryDescriptionRecommended Qty
Adhesives1″ Silk Tape1
AdhesivesButterfly Wound Strips – Medium5
Antiseptics & DisinfectantsAlcohol Prep pads6
Antiseptics & DisinfectantsBZK Antiseptic Towelette6
Bandages¾” x 3″ Flexible Fabric Bandage5
Bandages¾” x 3″ Plastic Bandage5
Bandages1″ x 3″ Flexible Fabric Bandage5
Bandages1″ x 3″ Plastic Bandage5
Bandages2 ½” x 4″ Large Fabric Bangage2
BandagesFingertip Bandage2
BandagesKnuckle Bandage2
Dressings2″ x 2″ Gauze -Sterile2
Dressings2″ x 3″ Tegaderm1
Dressings2″ x 5 yds Roller Gauze1
Dressings3″ x 3″ Gauze – Sterile2
Dressings4″ Ace Bandage1
DressingsEye Pad2
DressingsMoleskin 2″ x 4″1
DressingsTriangular Bandage1
MedicineSting Relief Wipe6
MedicineVick’s Inhaler1
OintmentsBurn Gel, single dose2
OintmentsHydrocortisone2
OintmentsLip Balm1
OintmentsTriple Antibiotic2
ProtectionNitrile Gloves – pr.5
Tools6″ Light Stick1
ToolsSafety Pins – Large3
ToolsTongue Blades Sterile2
ToolsTweezers1
ToolsWaterproof Bag1
Total Items82
This kit costs $22.99 plus tax and shipping. Local UT pickup available.
Kit with upgraded bag is $29.99 plus tax and shipping.
Lip Balm and Nitrile gloves not included

This kit has most of the items a teen would need to have in an emergency. The decision to add medications and which ones to add are up to the parents. If the plan is for the teen to carry this in a backpack to school, you may have to tweak the contents to ensure the bag does not violate any restrictions. As long as the kit is kept in the emergency bag, it should be fine.

Other Kits Available

If you are looking for a kit for a younger child or if you think this is too much for your teen, check out our Child Basic First Aid Kit. Check out our Adult Personal First Aid Kit and look for our Family First Aid Kit in a future post.

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