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Babysitting a friend or relative's children can be a great way to earn some extra cash. When you agree to babysit, you are taking on responsibility for the health and safety of the children in your care.
Basic first aid skills are essential for all babysitters. These skills will help you effectively treat minor cuts and scrapes when an accident occurs while you are babysitting.
Keep the child calm.
Falling down or being affected by physical trauma can be frightening for a young child. Small children often don't realize what is happening to them, and they will take their cues from you as the babysitter.
It's important that you remain calm and that you keep the child calm as you begin treatment. Speak in age-appropriate language so the child understands that you are treating the wound. Provide young children with a toy or have them watch their favorite movie while you begin treatment to keep their attention off the pain of a cut or scrape.
Stop the bleeding.
If the cut or scrape is bleeding, you must get the bleeding to stop before you can proceed with additional treatment. Apply direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth. The cloth will help absorb blood flow while the pressure restricts blood flow until the wound is no longer bleeding.
Be sure that the cloth you use to stop the bleeding is freshly laundered. A dirty cloth could introduce harmful bacteria into the wound and lead to infection. If you are unable to stop the bleeding within 15 minutes, medical attention is required to prevent the child from going into shock.
Clean the wound.
Once the bleeding has subsided, you can begin cleaning the wound. Start by running the cut under lukewarm water. Use an antibacterial soap if the cut appears to be dirty or was the result of an animal scratch. This will help reduce the threat of infection.
Pat the cut dry with another clean cloth, taking care to avoid irritating the area so that bleeding doesn't resume. When the cut is completely dry, apply an over-the-counter topical antibiotic ointment. Cover the cleaned and treated wound with a large bandage or a piece of gauze secured in place with adhesive tape.
Cuts and scrapes are a part of life for many young children. As a babysitter, it's important that you know how to provide proper first aid care for these minor injuries in order to prevent them from becoming a major health problem in the future. Consider getting first aid training to help prepare you for times you may need to provide such care.
Share28 March 2018
