Inside: What to pack in a soccer first aid kit. This post has been sponsored by Johnson & Johnson. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
How to Make a First Aid Kit for Your Soccer Team
We built this soccer first aid kit with young players in mind, so many items are kid-friendly, including Children’s Benadryl and Children’s Zyrtec. The same kit can easily be adjusted for teens or adults by substituting age-appropriate medications and quantities.
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In youth sports, bumps and scrapes are inevitable. Keeping a well-stocked first aid kit at practices and games ensures you can treat minor injuries quickly and responsibly.
Keep reading to see how to put together a soccer first aid kit and which items we recommend from Johnson & Johnson.
What’s Inside Our Soccer First Aid Kit
This list gives a practical starting point for a youth sports first aid kit. Adapt quantities and items to suit your team size and the ages of players.
- Children’s Benadryl — For temporary relief of allergic symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and hives. It can also help with mild allergic skin reactions.
- Children’s Zyrtec — Offers 24-hour relief from allergy symptoms. Because it contains a different active ingredient than Children’s Benadryl, we include both options for flexibility.
- BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages — Assorted sizes and flexible fabric types are useful so you can cover a variety of cuts and scrapes and keep the bandage in place during activity.
- NEOSPORIN® Original Antibiotic Ointment — Apply before covering wounds to help guard against infection and promote healing.
- Neutrogena® Ultra Sheer Sunscreen — A non-greasy sunscreen with high SPF protects young skin during practices and games. Apply before heading onto the field and reapply at halftime for extended exposure.
- COACH® Sports Wrap — Self-adhering wrap bandages are convenient for stabilizing minor sprains or strains and don’t need clips or fasteners.
- Scissors — A sturdy pair of scissors is handy for cutting tape, gauze, or clothing if needed.
- Hand sanitizer — When a restroom isn’t available at the field, hand sanitizer helps reduce the spread of germs.
- Bug repellant — In warm climates or evenings, insect repellent prevents bites that can distract players or cause irritation.
- Tissues or paper towels — Useful for quick cleanups, nosebleeds, or drying hands and surfaces.
Here’s a closer look inside our first aid kit for soccer players:
Any durable container works, but a hard-shell case with compartments helps keep supplies organized and protected from spills or dirt. Label the kit and store it in an easily accessible spot at the sidelines or in the coach’s bag.
Do you have anything else you’d add to a first aid kit for soccer players? Share your tips in the comments below!
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