2. Items to stock up on for winter? First-aid supplies
A first aid kit and first aid supplies, in general, are something that you must have in your home at any given time, not just in the winter. Also, if you know that you take some specific medication, you always need to have it at home. Especially during the winter when you don’t know for sure if you can get to the drugstore.
Purchasing a basic first-aid kit is a wise decision. It might not be necessary, but if the need calls for it, it will certainly be helpful. So, in order to make your first aid kit, you will need at least some of the following items:
Antiseptic spray: We know that most kits have hydrogen peroxide, but we believe that you should consider buying an antiseptic spray. Even if it is a little more expensive, you will get more from it. Besides the benefit of cleaning your wound, you will also benefit from its ability to relieve pain.
Wrap-around bandages: These are something that any first-aid kit should have. In addition to providing wound protection, bandages can help provide pressure if they are wrapped securely.
Burn gel: Burns occur at any time, and they often become infected, so a minor winter injury might turn into a major worry if you are stuck at home. You should include burn gel in your bag since it can reduce pain and help prevent infection.
Other items you should consider are ibuprofen, tweezers, scissors, disposable “sticky” bandages, and, for sure, gauze pads.
These are just some of the items to stock up on for winter.
