Cuts - Bites
On a deep wound that bleeds abundantly, wash the wound, use a pressure bandage and call your doctor. Call a health line to find out if you should see a doctor for an examination or for stitches, butterfly bandages or tissue adhesive to heal the wound.
If an animal has bitten your child, wash the wound under running water, and soap for several minutes. Rinse and cover the wound with a dry bandage if it’s bleeding; otherwise leave it uncovered. Most bites don’t break the skin. Teeth marks and bruises aren’t considered broken skin. If the skin is broken, you should go to the nearest clinic to find out if your child should receive a vaccine.
Fall
A baby less than a year old falling off the changing table or the bed is always a looming threat to parents. Even if he seems in good shape, it is better to take your baby to see a doctor where he will make sure that his neck and his head are not wounded. If your child is older, assess his condition and watch him over to see if he is half-asleep, if he vomits or if he is overly tired. In any of these situations, it is important to see a doctor.
Electric shocks
Even if no burns are visible on the skin, it is impossible to know if the electricity caused a serious internal burn. Call 911 to find out what to do and who to see.
Car accident
Whatever the force of impact, a doctor should always see you and your children.
Mouth wound
Be cautious! Don’t panic too quickly because there can be a lot of blood when the mouth was hit. It often takes a bit longer to heal because the mouth is wet and moving. On the other hand, if the palate is hurt, go to the emergency room.
Injury to the teeth
A baby tooth that falls or that is broken or shifted requires care. If you can’t see a dentist, call a doctor or go to the emergency room. The guide “From tiny tot to toddler” suggests keeping the fallen tooth in cold milk until you find a specialist.
A small object in the nose
If you can’t remove the object, you will have to go to the emergency room. Be careful! If you try to remove the object, you can push it further into his nose. If your baby is less than 18 months old, you shouldn’t try to remove the object because your baby can’t keep his head still.
Burn
From hot liquid or from fire, don’t remove the clothing, get the burn into cold water and go to the emergency room!
Choking
If your baby chokes, cannot cough and cannot breathe, call 911 immediately.
Insect bites
Allergic reactions to insect bites can affect a person at any age. If, after a bite, you notice an extending swelling or if your child has difficulty breathing, call 911.
Poisoning
If you find your child unconscious next to medication, quickly call for help. If your child swallowed a hazardous product (or if you suspect him) or if he took medication, quickly call the poison center or 911 and they will transfer you. Don’t make your child vomit and don’t give him anything to drink unless a specialist recommends it.
Drowning
If you saved someone from drowning or if you see someone in danger (in a lake, in the sea or in any other water), call 911. If you know the Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) technique, administer it.
