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Health and hygiene

First aid, sick days and the bathroom shelf.

Kits

Everything in health and hygiene (101)

Products we picked

Exact products for the most-needed things here. Everything else opens an Amazon search.

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    First aid kit

    First Aid Only 298-piece all-purpose kit

    A stocked kit to start from. Add your own medicines.

    Good for: Home and car

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    Adhesive bandages

    Band-Aid family variety pack, 120

    Bandages in several sizes and types.

    Good for: Home first aid

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    Bug spray

    Sawyer 20% picaridin insect repellent

    A picaridin spray for mosquitoes and ticks.

    Good for: Camping and the yard

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    Thermometer

    Braun digital thermometer (PRT2100US)

    A fast digital thermometer for mouth, armpit or rectal use.

    Good for: Sick days

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    Masks

    3M 8210 N95 masks, 20-pack

    NIOSH-approved N95 masks for dust and smoke.

    Good for: Smoke and cleanup

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    Electrolyte drink mix

    Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, lemon lime, 50 packets

    Electrolyte drink packets. Ask a doctor for babies or anyone on fluid limits.

    Good for: Heat and stomach bugs

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Food (4)

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    Electrolyte drink mix

    Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, lemon lime, 50 packets

    Electrolyte drink packets. Ask a doctor for babies or anyone on fluid limits.

    Good for: Heat and stomach bugs

    1 packet per person per day

    For heat and stomach bugs. Ask a doctor for babies and people on fluid limits.

    Product link checked Oct 30, 2026

  • Applesauce pouches

    1 pouch per kid per day

  • Bouillon or broth

    Amazon search: “chicken broth”

  • Saltine crackers

    2 boxes for the group

Cleaning and laundry (1)

  • Bleach-free disinfectant spray

    1 can for the group

    Amazon search: “disinfectant spray”

Toiletries (16)

First aid and medicine (30)

  • Must-haveOur pick

    First aid kit

    First Aid Only 298-piece all-purpose kit

    A stocked kit to start from. Add your own medicines.

    Good for: Home and car

    1 kit for the group

    Product link checked Oct 30, 2026

  • Must-have

    Prescription medicines

    Red Cross: a 7-day supply. Ask your prescriber or pharmacy what is possible.

    1 one-week supply each

    Amazon search: “weekly pill organizer”

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    Sunscreen

    Our rule: an 8 oz bottle lasts about four person-days with reapplying.

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    Medical device backup batteries

    Ask the device maker or supplier how long a backup lasts. Ready.gov says to plan for power-dependent devices.

    Amount varies

    Amazon search: “medical device backup battery”

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    Diabetes supplies

    Test strips, lancets and glucose tabs. Ask the care team how much to keep.

    Amount varies

    Amazon search: “glucose tablets”

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    Allergy action kit

    Carry prescribed epinephrine as the doctor says; check expiry dates.

    Amount varies

    Amazon search: “epipen carrying case”

Heat, cold and rain (1)

  • Air purifier

    EPA says a HEPA purifier sized for the room can lower indoor smoke.

    1 purifier for the group

    Amazon search: “hepa air purifier”

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