Accidents can happen at any time to anybody. We can't prevent
accidents but we can be prepared to face an accident. Knowing
first aid procedures and having a first aid kit is an absolute
necessity. It's good that children are taught about first aid in
schools. As accidents can happen due to a wide range of causes
like a fall or an insect bite or poison or an allergy, it is
advisable to buy a good first aid book which has pictorial
description, emergency phone numbers and the local hospital
addresses and also be aware of everything in the book. If the
children are old enough to understand, read it for them. They
grasp things very fast and act quickly, too, and it would be
very handy in case of any emergencies or accidents. To set up a
first aid box, we first need a box that is handy or portable. It
must be kept in a place that is accessible and be known to
everyone in the home, except to very small children. The list of
supplies given below should be kept in a first aid kit: 1. First
aid manual. 2. Sterile cot