How to Clean a Minor Cut

Children are forever falling, getting scrapes and bruises. That’s why it’s important to keep this tip from BlissfullyDomestic.com close at hand:

Carefully and thoroughly clean wounds with warm water and soap, working from the inside out and going beyond the actual wound area so that the bandage sits on clean skin. Pat dry the area with a sterile gauze pad and carefully apply antibiotic ointment, and cover with a sterile bandage. When applying a bandage it is crucial not to touch the white pad that covers the cut; it is sterile and touching it would introduce potentially harmful bacteria.

Get Your Child to Take His Medicine

I remember when my son contracted pneumonia at 2 years old. That was one of the worst ordeals I have ever been through. On top of general worry, there was the need to get medicine into him every 2 hours, and feeling as yucky as he did, he was not a very willing participant. Battling the will of a stubborn 2 year old is never easy on the best of days. Thank heavens for this tip from Parents2parent.com:

Break them and crush them or indeed take the beads out of the capsule and put it in syrup, honey , yoghurt, nutella or any other thing your child thinks is yummy and give small amounts at a time. Remember when you do this you may affect the strength of the medication but at least you get it in. You might need to strike a deal to get it in.

How to Get Help for a Developmentaly Delayed Child

A mom’s instinct can be spot on, especially when it comes to her children. If you feel that your child might be developmentally delayed there are several resources you should know about. BlissfullyDomestic.com provides 5 tips it’s important to know when you want to know if your child is behind:

…Begin with your pediatrician or family doctor. They can help evaluate if there is a problem and refer to necessary resources for assistance. If your pediatrician or family doctor has brushed you and your concerns off, try another doctor in the practice or find a new doctor through mom referrals and your insurance directory, if you have insurance.