First Aid

Learn to handle any emergency with these handy tips from M&B’s panel expert and well-known paediatrician Dr Geetanjali Shah

- SUBARNA GHOSH

MAKE THE RIGHT ORS

You need: 200ml water, a pinch of salt, one tsp sugar

You must: Stir in the water, salt and sugar together in the given proportion. Taste the solution to check that it is just as salty as tears.

Mums don’t need diplomas or certificates to prove their skills when it comes to caring for their little ones. Their special mummy instinct backed by information and awareness can go a long way in dealing with any crisis. While instinct comes naturally, awareness must be cultivated so that one does not make a wrong move. Learning about the techniques of First Aid is the first step towards ensuring that your baby is in safe and confident hands, before you make it to the medical facility. Paediatrician Dr Geetanjali Shah opines, “What makes a lot of difference when a child is hurt is how it is handled immediately after the incidence. Emergencies can happen not only at home but also while travelling and knowing the basics of first aid can be of immense help for proper recovery.” In her years of practice, she has also seen that often, being unaware, parents end up doing things that are completely against the basic rules and, then, treating the injury becomes more complicated.

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