MM: First Aid Tips

I can still vividly remember when Sabyn was 6 months old and I accidentally dropped the electric kettle on the floor, with boiling water all over my feet, and unfortunately, some splashed on Sabyn’s arm. I, being the paranoid mom that I am, panicked. It took me about 3 minutes to regain my composure, and I immediately brought Sabyn under the shower so that the running water would somehow soothe the burning sensation. I had to wait about half an hour before the nanny got back from the grocery, and we then rushed Sabyn to the emergency room of the nearby hospital. This was VERY traumatic for both Sabyn and me, and although she no longer remembers this incident, it has definitely left me a good lesson to learn.

So for this week’s Mommy Moment Meme, I want to share with you first aid tips for mild burns.

1. Never ever apply toothpaste on top of the burned area. This will only make things worse!

2. Do not immediately place ice or very cold water as this may cause the burned area to swell or fill with water.

3. If an infant or toddler is involved, make sure to bring him/her to the nearest hospital so that the doctors can make sure that everything is OK.

I am not a medical expert, so those tips I shared are just the ones that I have learned from experience.

Till the next Mommy Moments entry!