Treating Minor Cuts and Scrapes
Clean the wound in warm, mildly soapy water. Apply an antiseptic and cover a https://www.sarazim.com/ with a sterile bandage. Watch for signs of infection, such as redness, swelling or fever in the following days.
Handling Burns and Scalds with Care
If it is a minor burn or scald, cool the burned area under running water for at least 20 minutes, but don’t use ice. Cover with a sterile, non-adhesive bandage. For any burn larger than your child’s hand, seek professional medical help at once.
What to Do When Your Child is Choking
Seeing your child choke is one of the scariest things a parent can experience. For an infant more than a year old (or adult), stand behind the person and give five back blows in between the shoulder blades with the heel of your hand. If that still doesn’t open the airway, give up to five chest thrusts. Place the heel of your hand on the lower part of the breastbone and support the back of the person with each thrust.
For an infant less than a year old, put the baby face down (over your forearm) and allow gravity to work its magic, freeing the airway as you lower the baby’s head below their torso. If further help is needed, give five back blows and five chest thrusts with two fingers. If the airway still hasn’t been cleared, call for emergency medical help. In terms of choking, prevention is the best medicine, and while we are all busy, set aside a few minutes to make sure your child’s ‘play area’ is free from small objects that can harm them.