He is learning to control his body and has found that running bequeaths before, plus what’s more fun. How can you protect him from an accident?
Gone are the hesitant gaits, the little arms stretched out looking for your hands and the first stumbles. Now what was once a simple stumble, can become an accident with a bump or bruise included. Shocks and accidents are now more onerous, but rarely of serious consequence. Maintaining calm and tranquility is essential so that your little one does not panic, to achieve this we leave you this quick guide that will help you heal any wound.
1. Scrape when falling: wash the wound to remove dirt and dirt, and apply an antiseptic solution. If the scrape is large, it can be temporarily covered with gauze (bandits soften the wound and make it difficult to heal). Then, leave it outside and disinfect it every day.
2. It is cut: it washes with warm water or physiological serum, it presses lightly (without doing damage) with a moistened gauze to control the hemorrhage and it goes immediately to a medical center so that they assess the need to put stitches.
3. A blow is given and a bump comes out: check that there are no injuries or breaks (moving the struck area) and apply ice to the bruised area to reduce inflammation.
4. A chip is nailed: introduce the area in lukewarm water to soften the skin and extract it with previously sterilized forceps. If a part stays inside, see your pediatrician or dermatologist for evaluation.
5. The lip bleeds: the wounds in the mouth are very striking because they bleed abundantly (they also heal quickly), that is why it is important to clean the area with a gauze impregnated in water or by rinsing to assess its importance and the need or not to go to the doctor.
Finally, you should avoid scolding him. It is better and more effective to comfort him first and then calmly explain the reasons for his accident: <>, in this way, the little one will understand that for the next he must pay more attention.