First Aid Box

[Chloe]

Having a good old sort out at the Mothers and Toddlers group cupboard!! It is so lovely to be appreicated and the words Thanks!!
The toys are now in boxes labelled,old toys and paperwork discarded so brought the first Aid box home to sort out.
Is it a different list for mother and toddler groups were the Mums/carers stay?This is what is in it so will welcome advice,
box of stretch plasters
box of waterproof plasters
pack of fabric dressing slip
Triangular Calico Bandage
White Open Wove Bandage
Micropore Surgical Tape
4 Antiseptic Wipes
Eye Bath
2 First Aid scissors
Many thanks Ladies and Gents maybe!

Dont know if any different for toddler groups but assume mums will be giving the first aid so may be different.

The DFEE guidance on first aid says

minimum provision of first-aid items would be:
a leaflet giving general advice on first aid

20 individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressings
two sterile eye pads;
four individually wrapped triangular bandages
(preferably sterile);
six safety pins;
six medium sized (approximately 12cm x 12cm)
individually wrapped sterile unmedicated wound
dressings;
two large (approximately 18cm x 18cm) sterile
individually wrapped unmedicated wound
dressings;
one pair of disposable gloves
Contents check list
You could also add

A Resusciade (for mouth to mouth)
A roll of non-allergenic adhesive tape (micropore to hold dressings in place)
2 crepe bandages (large and small)
2 conforming bandages (large and small)
A pack of sterile gauze
A pair sharp scissors
A pair of tweezers
Notepad and pencil


we would not have any antiseptic or medicated items in a first aid box

Can't add much to the above, other than perhaps a list of useful contact numbers, ie, local GP surgeries, NHS direct etc.

Plus you will need to check use by dates on any supplies you have. I find at home, often things go out of date before I get to use them. For personal use I'd take a chance, but if you are supplying for the group, discard anything thats out of date.

Do you keep an accident book? If so, perhaps that could be kept in or near the FA box to record any treatment needed.

[Chloe]

Thank you Ladies for your advice,will amend accordingly!!!!