Of Cuts And Scrapes

Like it or not, children are prone to accidents, particularly when their summer vacations roll in, and they’re bursting with energy around the playground. And while children will be children, you do want them to be safe and have fun at the same time. This is perhaps where a simple life skill, like learning basic first aid, comes in handy

 

- Dr Santosh Dattar

As parents, we’re constantly doting on our precious little ones. And while we run to their side when they’re learning to walk, or bump their heads somewhere or the other, it’s those moments we turn away that cause our children to fall and cut themselves. The need to effectively administer first aid stems from the very fact that we cannot watch our children all the time.

Children must be taught basic first aid to help themselves.

Moreover, if old enough, they need to be shown how to help their younger siblings or friends. However, in order to teach the child basic first aid, first the parents themselves must be aware of what basic first aid entails. After all, the summer vacations are upon us and this means that your children are most likely going to spending a great deal of time at a day care, playground, or participating in extracurricular activities. Wherever they are, parents must ensure that they are under supervision of a responsible adult and a first aid box is available at the location. However, keep in mind that despite correctly administering first aid, the child must be seen by a doctor.