A "first aid kit" that is used only occasionally but is necessary for the house. Wouldn't it be like this if each family member puts it in their own way?


The messy first aid kit is full of disadvantages, such as being in a hurry but not finding it, or buying the same one. So this time, I will introduce the tips for organizing first aid kits using 100-yen shop goods.

By the way, the image is the first aid kit of the author's house that was actually messed up. I'd like to move it to a slightly smaller case, but will it all fit in?

Step 1: Determine what you need


First , take out everything that is inside, and separate what you need and what you don't (expired medicine, one-time use, no turn, one to move to another place, etc.). You can adjust it later, so it's OK to start with a rough sketch.



Step 2: Check frequency of use

After deciding what to keep, classify "frequently used items" and "necessary items that are rarely used". In my case, I often use nail clippers, headache medicine, throat lozenges, and adhesive plasters, but cold medicines are less common.



Step 3: Think about the storage method according to the item

Next, consider the optimal storage method for each.

Elongated items such as nail clippers and thermometers are easier to remove, so go to a box with partitions. Similarly, here are bottles and stick-shaped gastrointestinal medicines that are troublesome when you fall down.



Boxed medicines and bandages tend to be bulky for their content. Depending on the size of the first aid kit, taking it out of the box can save a lot of space.


Headache medicines and throat lozenges that are often used are individually placed in a "trading card case" so that they can be taken out quickly. Other cold remedies were put in a zippered subdivision bag and put together in a case with a lid.



If you want to take the medicine out of the box, put the cut package in it to make it easier to find. In addition, please attach the usage / dose, precautions, the place where you can know the expiration date, and the instruction manual if you are worried. By the way, you can also check the contents on each manufacturer's site.


■ Step 4: Storage and labeling according to frequency of use

Finally, return it to the first aid kit and complete. Store frequently used items from the most convenient place , such as the front side if you pull it out and the top side if you look from above.


I plan to put this case on the shelf, so I put nail clippers and headache medicine in a place where I can pull it out a little. By placing an adhesive plaster on the top of the cold medicine, even if you get injured, you can treat it without any hassle. By leaving a little extra space, we also secured a place to put new medicines for the time being.


The finish is labeling . It is an important effort to make it possible for the whole family to find it. I use masking tape to make it easier to change, but it looks beautiful when made with a tape printer.



Rather than making the first aid kit bigger just because it doesn't fit, you can find waste unexpectedly once you review the whole thing. After that, let's review the deadline and place at the timing of general cleaning while actually using it. If you are just as interested as the author, why don't you concentrate and try it all at once?