1. First aid measures
When your baby is burned, first aid should be given immediately. Bandaging the wound is the most basic first aid measure. You can apply cold water or ice to the injured area to reduce pain and swelling. If the burn area is large or severe, you should be sent to the hospital for treatment immediately.
2. Determine the degree of burn
While performing first aid, you also need to determine the degree of burns on your baby. Mild burns usually only cause redness, swelling and slight pain on the skin, and can be washed with water and then applied with ointment. Moderate burns can cause skin blistering, edema, and severe pain, requiring hospital treatment. Severe burns can cause skin tissue necrosis and deep tissue damage, requiring emergency treatment to the hospital.
3. Preventive measures
Prevention is the best treatment. Parents should strengthen supervision of their babies and avoid exposing them to dangerous items and places. Be safe when cooking in the kitchen and keep heat sources such as kettles and pots out of your baby\’s reach. At the same time, you can also set up safety doors and protective fences at home to prevent your baby from entering dangerous areas.
4. Drug treatment
For mild and moderate burns, some medications can be used to treat them. Anti-inflammatory analgesics, antibiotic ointments, etc. can effectively reduce discomfort such as skin redness, itching, and pain. However, drug treatment needs to be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, and attention should be paid to the dosage and duration of medication.
5. Food Preparation
Babies need to pay attention to their diet after being burned. You should drink plenty of water to keep your body well hydrated; you should also pay attention to supplementing nutrients such as high-quality protein and vitamin C to promote wound healing.
6. Psychological comfort
Being burned will bring great psychological pressure and fear to the baby. Parents need to patiently comfort their children and take them to see a doctor for treatment in a timely manner. At the same time, you should spend more time with your children during the recovery period and give them warmth and care.
Baby burns are a common thing, but it is a kind of pain and torture for children. Parents should strengthen supervision of their children to avoid accidents. At the same time, timely first aid and treatment should be provided after a child is burned to promote early healing of the wound.
