Airbnb First Aid Kit Checklist
Most guest injuries in a short-term rental are small: a cut finger in the kitchen, a burn from the grill, a scraped knee by the pool. A well-stocked first aid kit that guests can actually find turns those moments into a minor inconvenience instead of a bad review — or a claim. This checklist keeps the kit complete, in date and signposted before every stay.
Use it on paper, or in our Airbnb safety checklist software to assign it to your cleaner, require a photo for every item and generate a compliance report.
The first aid checklist (5 items)
- 1
First aid kit stocked & in date
Plasters, dressings, bandage, tape, antiseptic wipes, gloves, scissors and tweezers are present and nothing is past its expiry date. Photograph the open kit.
Every booking Photo proof - 2
First aid kit location signposted
The kit is in a consistent, labelled place and its location is listed in the house manual.
Monthly Photo proof - 3
Burn dressing & cold pack included
Burn gel or a burn dressing and an instant cold pack are in the kit — kitchens and grills cause most burns.
Monthly Photo proof - 4
Medicines & chemicals stored safely
Cleaning products, pool chemicals and any medicines are stored out of children's reach, ideally locked.
Every booking Photo proof - 5
Emergency numbers & nearest hospital posted
Emergency number (911 in the US, 999 or 112 in the UK), property address, nearest urgent care or A&E and your contact number are posted next to the kit.
Monthly Photo proof
Why it matters
- Airbnb lets hosts list a first aid kit as a safety amenity, and families with young children often look for it when choosing where to stay.
- Some local short-term rental permit checklists include a first aid kit alongside smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.
- Kits get used and not restocked. Dated photos of the open kit show it was complete when each guest arrived.
This checklist reflects common US and UK safety guidance and is not legal advice. Requirements vary by city, state and UK nation — check with your local authority, fire service and insurer.
FAQs
- What should be in an Airbnb first aid kit?
- Plasters/bandages in assorted sizes, sterile gauze and dressings, a crepe bandage, adhesive tape, antiseptic wipes, disposable gloves, scissors, tweezers, a burn dressing or burn gel, an instant cold pack and a foil blanket. Avoid supplying medicines unless local rules allow it.
- How often should I check the first aid kit?
- Glance inside before every booking to restock anything that was used, and check expiry dates monthly. Replace any item that has been opened, damaged or is past its date.