Kids First Aid Kit Checklist: What a Paramedic Recommends for Parents
by Jeremy Manke on Apr 17, 2026
A Practical Buying Guide
Which Children’s First Aid Kit Should I Choose?
Start with where you’ll keep it. Then compare the supplies you want close at hand.
The short answer: Start with the Medium for everyday family first aid. Choose the Mini when a smaller case matters most. Choose the Large Family Kit when you want additional equipment, including bleeding-control supplies.
Mini
For Smaller Bags & Days Out
Choose this when carrying a compact kit is your priority.
Assorted bandages, gauze, ice pack, tweezers, CPR shield and a children’s first aid guide.
See Mini Kit & PriceRead The Contents
Medium
For Everyday Family First Aid
Our most popular kit, with more supplies and a wider range of tools.
Adds trauma shears, nail clippers, eye pads, paper tape, a triangular bandage and an emergency blanket.
See Medium Kit & PriceRead The Contents
Large Family
For Additional Equipment
Choose this when you want bleeding-control supplies and more equipment in one place.
Adds hemostatic gauze, a tourniquet, a splint, a thermometer and separate CPR masks.
See Large Kit & PriceRead The ContentsA Closer Look
What Changes From Kit To Kit?
The Medium adds supplies and tools to the smaller everyday kit. The Large adds equipment for needs beyond routine cuts and scrapes.
| Compare | Mini | Medium | Large Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total pieces (gloves counted individually) | 52 | 97 | 199 |
| Main reason to choose it | Compact everyday carry | More supplies and tools for everyday family first aid | Additional bleeding-control and assessment equipment |
| Bandages & dressings | Assorted bandages, 3 x 3-inch sterile gauze pads and roller gauze | Assorted bandages, 3 x 3-inch sterile pads, a 5 x 9-inch ABD pad, eye pads and tape | Everyday dressings, plus wound closure strips and wraps |
| Tools | Stainless steel tweezers | Tweezers, trauma shears and nail clippers | Tweezers and trauma shears, plus a flexible splint and digital thermometer |
| CPR supplies | CPR shield | CPR shield | Two CPR shields, a child/adult mask, an infant mask and a one-way valve |
| Bleeding-control equipment | No tourniquet or hemostatic gauze | No tourniquet or hemostatic gauze | Windlass-style tourniquet and kaolin hemostatic gauze; added CAT option available |
| Printed guidance | Children’s first aid guide | First aid guide and contact card / stinger remover | Custom first aid guide |
Will It Fit Where You Need It?
Compare Size & Weight
Compare the closed, stocked kit with the space in your bag or storage area. Shipping box measurements are different from kit measurements.
| Measurement | Mini | Medium | Large Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed case dimensions | 7 inches tall x 5 inches wide x 1.5 inches deep | 6 inches L x 3 inches W x 7.5 inches H | 10.5 x 5.25 x 8 inches |
| Stocked kit weight | 0.88 lb | 1.54 lb | 4.26 lb |
Dimensions and stocked weights are approximate.
Inside The Medium Kit
See How Your Supplies Are Organized
Labeled compartments help you find supplies and see what needs replacing after use.
The Medium includes fabric bandages, stainless steel tweezers, trauma shears and paper medical tape. Compare the full contents below with what you want in your kit.
Read The Medium Kit Contents →Materials You Can Compare
What The Kits Are Made With
900D Ripstop Polyester
The cases use 900D ripstop polyester fabric. The ripstop weave helps resist tears.
Water-Resistant Cases
The case material is water resistant. Keep your supplies dry and follow the storage directions on each item.
Nitrile Gloves
The included gloves are nitrile. Quantities are listed with each kit’s contents.
For The Detail People
See What’s Included
Open the kit you’re considering. Item names and quantities keep the list easy to scan. The Mini and Medium use standard gauze dressings; hemostatic gauze is included only in the Large Family Kit.
Mini Kit: Full Contents
Bandages & dressings
- Child-design bandages (5)
- Mini bandages (5)
- Regular bandages (5)
- Knuckle bandages (5)
- Fingertip bandages (5)
- Knee bandages (5)
- Sterile gauze pads, 3 x 3 inches (2)
- Roller gauze (1)
Other supplies
- Saline solution (1)
- Burn gel packets (3)
- Sting relief pads (3)
- Triple antibiotic packets (3)
- Antiseptic towelettes (3)
- Nitrile gloves (1 pair)
- Instant ice pack (1)
- Stainless steel tweezers (1)
- CPR shield (1)
- Custom first aid guide (1)
Medium Kit: Full Contents
Bandages & dressings
- Child-design fabric bandages (10)
- Knee and elbow bandages (5)
- Knuckle bandages (5)
- Fingertip bandages (5)
- Round bandages (5)
- Mini bandages (5)
- Regular bandages (10)
- Waterproof bandages (5)
- Sterile gauze pads, 3 x 3 inches (2)
- Eye pads (2)
- ABD pad, 5 x 9 inches (1)
- Roller gauze (1)
- Triangular bandage (1)
- Paper medical tape (1 roll)
Other supplies
- Cotton swabs (5)
- Saline solution (2)
- Triple antibiotic packets (5)
- Burn gel packets (5)
- Sting relief pads (5)
- Antiseptic towelettes (5)
- Nitrile gloves (2 pairs)
- Instant ice pack (1)
- Stainless steel tweezers (1)
- Trauma shears (1)
- Nail clipper (1)
- Emergency blanket (1)
- CPR shield (1)
- Custom first aid guide (1)
- Contact card / stinger remover (1)
Large Family Kit: Full Contents
Bandages & dressings
- Child-design bandages (10)
- Mini bandages (20)
- Regular bandages (30)
- Waterproof bandages (10)
- Fingertip bandages (5)
- Knuckle bandages (5)
- Round bandages (10)
- Knee and elbow bandages (5)
- Wound closure strips (1 package)
- Sterile gauze pads, 3 x 3 inches (2)
- Sterile gauze pads, 4 x 4 inches (5)
- ABD pads, 5 x 9 inches (2)
- Eye pads (2)
- Roller gauze (2)
- Self-adherent wrap, 3-inch (1 roll)
- Self-adherent wrap, 2-inch (2 rolls)
- Elastic bandage with hook-and-loop closure, 3-inch (1 roll)
- Paper medical tape (1 roll)
- Triangular bandage (1)
Skin care & other supplies
- Sunscreen packets (3)
- Triple antibiotic packets (10)
- Antiseptic cleaning wipes (15)
- Cotton swabs (10)
- Soap wipes (10)
- Sting relief pads (5)
- Burn gel packets (5)
- Saline solution (2)
- Instant ice packs (2)
- Vomit bag (1)
Equipment & guidance
- Hemostatic gauze (1)
- Tourniquet (1)
- Stainless steel tweezers (1)
- Trauma shears (1)
- Digital thermometer (1)
- Flexible splint (1)
- Emergency blanket (1)
- CPR shields (2)
- Nitrile gloves (4 pairs)
- Child/adult CPR mask (1)
- Infant CPR mask (1)
- One-way valve (1)
- Custom first aid guide (1)
Follow the directions, age guidance and storage instructions on each supply. Read the instructions for specialized equipment and seek hands-on training. A CPR shield is a barrier device; it does not provide training or certification.
Guidance That Stays With Your Kit
A Printed First Aid Guide
Each kit includes a first aid guide. Keep it with the supplies so parents and caregivers know where to find it.
Personal Supplies
Compare the kit with your family’s needs. Follow your child’s care plan and the storage directions for any personal medication you carry.
Practice Helps
Explore CPR and first aid training in the Pittsburgh area. A printed guide complements training.
Already Have A Kit?
Replace What You Use
Refill package dimensions: 8.86 x 7.64 x 1.89 inches, from the earlier listing. These describe the packaged refill supplies, not a first aid case.
The refill pack replenishes selected supplies. Compare its contents with your kit before ordering. A case and reusable tools are not included.
See Refill Contents & Price →A Few Questions Before You Choose
Can I use an HSA or FSA card?
What’s the CAT tourniquet option?
Still deciding?
First aid supplies do not replace professional care. Call 911 for a medical emergency.
