The little ones in the house are unstoppable and their curiosity and imagination know no bounds, and sometimes they fall and bump themselves. Most of the time, these are minor falls that are alleviated with the application of the arnica ointment for bruisingBut sometimes the falls are more serious and having some knowledge of baby first aid can help us to act quickly.
 

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Risks and safety measures with children at home

Leaving a young child alone, even for a moment, may have a excellent idea and can get hurt. Although it is not necessary to be excessive and not to become obsessed, you can take some safety measures to be calmer, here are some ideas:

  • Keep medicines and toxic products out of your children's reach.. Keep in mind that children are imaginative and can find whatever they want. Keep medicines, cleaning products, bath gels and shampoos under lock and key, ...
  • Beware of toys. To prevent your child from swallowing or hurting himself or herself with a toy, make sure that each toy is age-appropriate, does not have excessively small parts, sharp edges or is not made of toxic materials.
  • Protects plugs and sockets. A child may have the idea of sticking fingers or an object into a socket, so it is advisable to use plugging devices to avoid risks.
  • Watch out for the oven and cooker! Children can get burned by touching something that is cooking, for example. Keep them away from the cooker and anything that can burn them.
  • Stores bags, buttons and other small items well. Children love to put things in their mouths or put things on their heads, so be careful to keep plastic bags, buttons and other small objects out of their reach.
  • Sharp objects out of reach. To avoid cuts, knives or scissors should be kept in a safe place so that your child cannot use them.
  • Window and staircase protection. It is all too easy for a child to climb down a ladder or climb out of a window on his or her own, with the risk of falling. Put up fences and railings to avoid the risk of children's falls.
  • If you have a swimming pool at home, put a fence around it.. Drownings in private pools sometimes occur because children are out of sight and there is no protective measure around the pool.

However, the most important safety measure is much simpler: keep an eye on your child.

First aid for babies and children

In the event of a domestic accident and you have to help them until the necessary medical attention arrives, it is a good idea to have a minimum knowledge of first aid for babies and children. Here are the guidelines you should follow:

  • How to deal with a burn. The most important thing is to cool the burned area, so apply cold water and if the burn is small, immerse the area in cold water. If the clothing has stuck to the burn, do not try to peel it off. Cover the area with gauze or clean cloths soaked in cold water.
  • What do I do if my child has swallowed something?? As we said before, children love to put everything in their mouths, but if they swallow it and choke, you will have to act as soon as possible, there is little you can do except act quickly, see what they have swallowed and take them to the doctor for an X-ray.
  • How to deal with an injury. It is essential to clean the wound with soap and water and apply a bandage. If the bleeding is heavy, take the child to the doctor in case stitches are needed.
  • What do I do if my child has a severe blow? When playing, running or jumping, children can hurt themselves and the injuries can be very varied: bruises, sprains, broken bones, etc. The first measure you can take is to apply ice, but bear in mind that it should not be applied directly or for more than 20 minutes. If it is a simple bruise, you can use arnica ointment, which has soothing, moisturising and calming properties.
  • And above all, stay calm. We know that when something happens to your child you get worried and nervous, but remember that you will pass on your nervousness to your child, so take a deep breath, stay calm, act quickly and, if it is serious, take your child to the doctor as soon as possible.

 
As you can see, with these simple first aid tips for babies and children you will be able to act safely and help your child in those first moments when he or she feels frightened.