Coping with sores Baby
Bumps, cuts, insect bites: how to react when a baby has small scrapes? Here are some tips and some home remedies to relieve baby. Attention all these tips are valid only for superficial wounds. See end of article for signs that you need to visit a doctor urgently.
Baby bump
Baby has hit a bump and a bruise appears or without the skin is open, however. To prevent the hematoma from spreading, use a small piece of ice. If you go for a walk, you can take with you a pocket cooling cryotherapy. This comes in the form of a bag containing the gel heat. Leave the freezer a few days before leaving. The principle is the same as a piece of ice.
Another solution is to put him in the vanilla, which should stop the hematoma.
Baby has been bitten by an insect
Mosquito, horsefly, bee, if baby is not allergic, do not panic! There are of course the solution “medicine cabinet”: soak the bite of a soothing or antiseptic product. More rustic, apply a bit of vinegar on the area stung. You can also wrap in lemon juice or a slice of onion. Et Finally, remember that the stone alum is also effective to soothe the irritation.
Bebe was injured with a thorn
Above all, avoid breaking the thorn on the surface of the skin. Then, using tweezers sterilized in alcohol at 60 ° if possible, enter the overlap and pull the axis where it sank. Clean the wound, sanitize, apply a bandage and watch for a few days.
Baby pinched finger
Whether in a door or using an object, finches sores are common among toddlers. There is not much to do against the pocket of blood that forms beneath the nail or the skin. However, you can ease the pain of putting her baby sparrow in cold water a few minutes.
Baby has cut
First Wash the wound with water to clean. Then disinfect with an antiseptic pad before putting a bandage. Later, to remove the dressing, rub it with some vaseline, it will detach itself. If the wound is a little deeper, stop the bleeding by compressing 3 minutes with a compress. Then consult a doctor quickly.
Note: Never use cotton, which unravel in the gall. To disinfect, use an antiseptic such Biseptine and not alcohol at 90 °.
Baby has singed
Place the burn 10 minutes in cold water and cover with ointment “special Burn” and a bandage.
When calling for help?
First, remember that prevention is better than cure. So do not particularly ashamed to call for help, even to take baby to the emergency room for anything.
The warning signs that should alert:
- Excessive sleepiness;
- Vomiting
- Headache;
- Impaired vision (watch especially if the eyes move symmetrically);
- Mobility problems;
- Incoherent (if already speaks);
- Convulsions.