Children are full of energy and curiosity. They explore, play, and sometimes get little scrapes and bumps. When those injuries happen, treating them with the right bandage can make all the difference in a child's comfort and healing process. Understanding the different types of bandages can prepare you to dress your child's wound properly. Use this bandage guide the next time your child needs one to know what is best!
Adhesive Bandages
Commonly known as the classic 'Band-Aid,' adhesive bandages are strips with a sticky backing. Designed in many shapes and sizes, choosing the best adhesive bandage will depend on the wound.
Tip: You can also choose a waterproof bandage, allowing your child's wound to stay protected from infections while swimming or taking a bath.
You may see these designed as:
Circular ' Best for small areas
Strip ' Best for medium areas
Patch ' Best for larger areas, such as the knee
H-Shaped ' Best for areas like the knuckle
Hourglass ' Best for areas such as the fingertip
Used for:
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Protecting Blisters
Cuts & Scrapes
Burns
Insect Bites
Liquid Bandages
Liquid Bandages are a clear, flexible sealant that forms a protective layer over wounds to allow them to heal without exposure to dirt or water. This can seal the cut and prevent infection.
Used for:
First aid kits play a vital role in any home, dorm, workplace or school, in case of accidents or injuries.
The good news is that a properly stocked first aid kit should be able to handle many minor cuts and burns or mishaps ' whether they involve a scraped knee, bee sting or other issue.
Pre-packed kits are available from BAND-AID® Brand, containing a range of essential items to take care of yourself, loved ones, friends or colleagues after a minor accident. Putting together a DIY first aid kit, meanwhile, allows you to build on this support by including other items, tailor-made to your needs.
Read on to discover what should be in a first aid kit, and how to use one effectively.
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