Written by Editorial Team
Being a first-time parent is an overwhelming experience for most of us. Most of the time we are unsure of how to tackle a difficult situation. And then, of course, you often dread those fearful moments when you blink your eyes for a moment and you toddler may fall or spill or slip. Or, imagine, your busy toddler comes to the kitchen to help you and puts her hand on the hot pan. What would you do? First and foremost, do not panic. Emergencies can happen at any time, anywhere. As a parent, it is important that you stay calm and handle them tactfully.
When you have a toddler at home, falls, bumps, burns, bites and cuts are all inevitable. But as a parent, it is necessary to know what to do when the little mischiefs done by these curious toddlers turn into an accident or an emergency situation. Here is a list of 5 common toddler emergencies and ways to deal with them.
Rush your child to the emergency room if:
When you have a little one at home, it is important for you to stay ready for the ‘big one’!
Get your child prepared to deal an emergency. Even if your child does not understand exactly, it is still reassuring for you that your child is prepared to face any emergencies. Role playing specific scenarios like falling down from a height, cutting hand with a sharp object or spilling hot beverages, is the best way to teach your child about emergencies. Through this, you can also assess the knowledge level of your child and determine how much needs to be talked about.
Whatever said and done the key to dealing with an emergency is not to panic. The same gets translated for children too. Comfort her and assure her that even there is an emergency, she is safe and protected by her parents.
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