Welcome to the 889th Metamorphosis Monday! Ever since moving to Ohio, I’ve had to step up my Band-Aid game. When you live near two active grandsons, and you’re accident-prone yourself, you can never have too many Band-Aids on hand. A few days ago, my youngest grandson needed a bandage for a cut on the lower part of his finger. I knew I had the perfect Band-Aid for it, but I couldn’t find it since it was mixed in the box with a gazillion other styles/shapes of bandages. The one I wanted was a style I had just recently discovered that’s shaped like an H. You can see it there on the box in the photo below. It’s great for fingers since the little H legs can be wrapped around a finger to secure the bandage to almost any part of a finger, including the tip. (Band-Aids below are available here: Colorful Tie-Dye Band-Aids.)
I ended up dumping the entire box onto the kitchen counter, and I still couldn’t find it. Just when I was about to give up and use a regular-shaped Band-Aid, I spotted one. I wish more of that style had come inside the box. I need to see if they make a box of just the H-shaped Band-Aids since they work so well for fingers and other awkward places where bandages are sometimes needed. Anyway, after the frustration of not being able to find the specific-shaped Band-Aid that I wanted, I knew I needed to come up with a more organized system for storing bandages. Also, I am forever misplacing the antibiotic ointment that I like to use on cuts. In Georgia, I’ve always kept the ointment in the box with the Band-Aids, but here, I have way too many boxes, which means it’s like an Easter egg hunt every time I need it.
I was also tired of Band-Aid boxes constantly falling over inside the bathroom cabinet where they are stored. The boxes are so flimsy and lightweight, they are forever getting crushed during shipping—then they refuse to stand up on the pantry shelf. A few days ago, I decided to do something about ALL of these frustrations. I didn’t like how much space all the boxes were taking up inside my bathroom cabinet, and it all felt so disorganized!
After looking at a bunch of storage options online, and ordering a couple that didn’t work the way I envisioned, I finally found one that’s perfect! I like that it includes a handle so I can easily carry it to where it’s needed or where I have better lighting to see inside.
All the boxes of bandages seen above fit inside this storage box!
The way I have it organized is I placed the largest bandages, the type that are great for really big scrapes, in the large section on the bottom far left. I placed the antibiotic ointments I use on top of that, and they fit perfectly. Moving across the bottom drawer from left to right, I placed the next largest size Band-Aids, going down in size as I moved to the right.
The top drawer holds Curad alcohol prep pads in the larger section on the left. (Curad prep pads are available here: Curad Alcohol Prep Pads.) The other sections on top hold smaller Band-Aids. I love this system! (Bandage Storage Organizer is available here: Bandage Organizer.)
Here are some of the really cute Band-Aids I purchased this past summer. I love these and always reach for them when I need a Band-Aid. (Floral Band-Aids are available here: Floral Band-Aids.)
This is the type that I purchased, which includes a variety of shapes and sizes. I didn’t use the H style for a long time because I wasn’t sure how to use it. Now that I see how well it works for fingers, I am going to buy more. My grandsons love the fun colors! You’ll find these fun Tie-Dyed Band-Aids available here: Colorful Tie-Dye Band-Aids.
Such a relief to know that the next time my grandsons, or any family member, needs a bandage, I’ll be able to help them quickly, and everything I need will be in one place. Also, no more flimsy boxes falling over in the pantry and I have so much more space in my cabinet for other things. Being organized makes me ridiculously happy! lol I can’t help it!
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Just an update on using alcohol on cuts or open wounds. While it kills bacteria, alcohol damages healthy tissue, causes severe irritation, and delays the healing process. The best way to clean a minor cut is to wash it with mild soap and clean, running water for several minutes.
I agree, I wouldn’t use it on an open cut or wound. This is what I have been using for my grandsons and they love it since it doesn’t burn: https://amzn.to/4a6W4rF
Very familiar with the Band Aid dilemma- as in last night. I love your box. My problem is I can’t use the ointments or some types of bandages. Years ago, a doctor told me to use an antibiotic in a capsule, break it open for the powder and make a paste for the wound. Big wounds heal faster. Washing with soap and water is essential, particularly for something that will need a dressing for some time. I like the spray and colorful bandages. you are using. Speaking of boxes- lately when I order batteries, they come in a flimsy box instead of plastic. Would you repeat the battery storage box?
Yes, I have a battery storage box here and in Georgia. I’m afraid to store them any other way after hearing about so many house fires that were started by batteries rattling around in bags or drawers. You can see the one I have here at the Dollhouse in this post: https://betweennapsontheporch.net/solar-lights-for-the-garden-drawer-repair-and-more-updates/
Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBFQSHx2PdQ
I recently sorted band-aids too. I need to add some antiseptic liquid/spray as well. Have you made a first aid kit for the kittens yet?
That’s a nice storage box. Also for gauze, and little scissors to cut it.
My problem is I can’t find a bandaid that doesn’t cause a bad skin irritation. I can’t wear the fabric kind. I might as well just go ahead and burn my skin first around the cut.
Susan, do you have any homeostatic bandages in your first aid box? Do you have a tourniquet too? One of the most accidents results in hemorrhage. As a ED nurse for many years I believe you should be ready to stop bleeding. There are classes to learn how to stop the bleeding in person and in the internet. I do like your band aids!!!
Hi Susan, the bandages you’re looking for are packaged as “Fingertip and Knuckle” bandages. I love the case you found to store them. As for batteries, I bought a tackle/fly box at the ubiquitous dept. store and store them in there. As we use the batteries, I adjust the dividers accordingly. Word of warning to anyone thinking of doing this – do not get the box in the crafting department as they are three times the price of the ones in sporting goods! I think the box you ordered will work best for bandages so I’m off to order one.
Just a a thought for you to consider. I use Polysporin instead of Neosporin. Most dermatologists recommend the Polysporin instead of Neosporin, while more broad spectrum, has neomycin, which can have a higher risk for allergic reaction and Polysporin would typically get the job done. If you have a dermatologist you see, you might ask their opinion.
Susan,
Being a former nurse, I have quite the container of bandages and medical supplies…LOL!
Thanks so much for hosting this wonderful party!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links!! I hope you are having a great week!!
Hugs,
Deb
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Susan , this is a wonderful find. I was needing something to put in our RV for when we travel, and also when we have the littles along. This is perfect! All in one spot, I will add a tourniquet, an a few other items as we have hemophilia in our family, my husband and my oldest daughter have this and we can never leave without being prepared. Thanks for the find of the box, and the price is wonderful!
That is a great way to organize them! We use an older first aid kit that was used up, and now it stores all kinds of band aids, wipes, antibiotic cream, ace bandages, too.
My hubs is a bit anal retentive about medical stuff organization and I think he’d love that box. He is a corporate exec by day and a blacksmith hobbyist and seems to ALWAYS be cutting himself. This sure makes it a nice way to keep things perfectly easy. Thanks, Susan. Sorry to learn your younger grand boy cut his finger though, never fun. And don’t the children just adore fun bandaids? We have Frozen Princesses ones here for V. ♥
That is a great idea, I’m sure your grands appreciate that! Grandma Eagle Scout level, lol! Thank you for hosting.