Today, we’ll discuss many uncommon First Aid items we should consider having around and adding to our stash. Building a first aid kit is a great way to ensure that you’ll have easy access to essential tools during a medical emergency.
It’s always a good idea to have one of these kits at home and one in your car, especially if you travel often because you never know what could happen.
While most people know the essential items to include in these kits, such as aspirin, gauze/bandages, and antiseptic ointment, a few unusual items are worth adding to your first aid kit. If you’re unsure what those uncommon items are, check out this detailed list! In case you missed this post, here are the First Aid Kits.
In case you need a Printable First Aid Kit List
Uncommon First Aid Items
Super Glue or VetBond
If you have a small cut, it helps to have some superglue available. You’re probably wondering why you’d need superglue in your kit. When you have a minor cut that continues bleeding, you can clean it off by wiping away the blood and dirt and then quickly apply super glue to the area.
It’s a great way to stop the bleeding so that your injury can start to heal. You won’t need too much superglue to make this happen.
Also, don’t use superglue if you have a significant wound because it won’t work. Be aware that applying it may cause the wound to sting briefly. Super Glue or VetBond
Note that I’ve heard the following items are also good to have around to stop the bleeding:
Blood Stop – Advanced Clotting Spray
Sam Soft Splint
Matt reminded me about having a few bendable soft splints available for broken arms, etc. Sam Soft Splints.
Arnicare Gel
I had a special friend, Lisa, send me pictures of her arm after a particular surgery; she said it was in excruciating pain, swollen, and bruised. Guess what? This stuff helped. Arnicare Gel. Thank you, Lisa, for sharing your pictures and experience with this product.
After Surgery
Two Weeks Later
Hand Sanitizer
Well, it might not seem as uncommon in today’s world because of the widespread use of this item, but hand sanitizer is an excellent addition to your first-aid kit. While most people wouldn’t think to put it in the kit, it’s great to have access to it because it kills germs and bacteria on the spot.
Scissors
Always have a good pair of scissors in your first aid kit. You may consider sharper scissors than the safety ones often found in kits. The safety scissors typically aren’t as sharp as needed when dealing with an emergency. Trauma/Medical Shears
There are a few good reasons to have scissors in your first aid kit. First, you may need to cut gauze and bandages to fit specific wounds.
Second, if you need to make a tourniquet for an emergency, you may need scissors to cut the fabric of a T-shirt or something else. Get yourself a good pair of sharp scissors to put to good use!
To tie in with the scissors theme, I’d also suggest you consider buying a suture kit. Mark and I took a first aid class some years ago, and they taught us how to sew up a wound. I think the instructor brought some pigskin for us to practice with. It was weird, but it was useful information we may need to use someday.
Duct Tape
Many people don’t realize that duct tape can be helpful in emergencies. For example, if you don’t have bandages and need to protect an open wound, use duct tape to apply gauze and keep it in place: Duct Tape or Gorilla Duct Tape.
While you can use it on yourself if you sustain an injury, duct tape can also come in handy for fixing issues with your vehicle and belongings when you’re away from home.
It’s always good to have because of its durability and many uses. If you plan to add it to your first aid kit, ensure you’re getting a good brand that is as reliable as possible when needed.
Dental floss, razor blades, braided fish lines, and goggles are other valuable items in a pinch. Check them out and consider how they could make a difference during an emergency.
Solar Phone Charger
A solar phone charger is a must-have, especially if you like traveling in your vehicle to new places. If you don’t have an electrical source for charging your phone, it can die, and you can’t stay connected with your loved ones. Solar Phone Charger
Bring a solar phone charger with you in your first aid kit if you want to ensure that you can charge your phone if it dies. If possible, you might even want to get a battery-operated one.
Of course, you can always bring spare batteries just in case the battery-operated charger dies when you need it the most.
Strong Antiseptic
It may not be one of the things you’d expect to see in a first aid kit, but it’s beneficial for several reasons. First, the antiseptic works as a disinfectant and an anesthetic, making it a great item to include in your first aid kit. You can use it to clean open wounds to avoid infection by killing germs.
It also works on poison ivy, bug bites, and other skin irritations. Best of all, it doesn’t matter what kind you use. You don’t need to buy an expensive brand to add to your first aid kit.
Instead, grab an affordable bottle and place it in the kit with the rest of your equipment to use when needed. Isopropyl Alcohol and Hydrogen Peroxide
Safety Pins
Be sure to include a few safety pins in your first aid kit. These pins can help you keep bandages in place when wrapping an arm, leg, or other part of the body. They can also keep wraps and bandages secure and in place until you seek professional medical treatment at a hospital or urgent care facility.
Old T-Shirt
Remember to pack an old T-shirt in your first aid kit. You never know when you might need some material, whether to make a tourniquet or stop the bleeding of a wound by pressing down on it. Use a thick and durable T-shirt that you no longer wear. Adding this garment to your first aid kit doesn’t hurt because unexpected emergencies can occur at inconvenient times.
Uncommon First Aid Items We Should All Have
Some other items I suggest could come in handy are listed below. Take a few minutes to check them out and see if you think they are worthy of inclusion in your first aid supply kit or cabinet:
Tampons – Sanitary Napkins
Chewable Ginger
Natural Antibiotics – like honey
Hard Candies
Final Word
Ensure you’re fully prepared for emergencies by packing unusual items into your first aid kit with the rest of your supplies. While things like a potent antiseptic, an old t-shirt, safety pins, and scissors might not sound like the essential items you could put to good use in an emergency, they’re more convenient and effective than you might think.
So, if you’d rather be safe than sorry, grab these items while they’re on sale and add them to your homemade first aid kit. I hope you enjoyed my post on the uncommon first-aid items we should all have. If you have other items you think I should have included; please let me know so my readers can benefit from your experience. May God Bless this world, Linda
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