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Updated on November 23, 2023
Created on December 15, 2021
Besides a big hug and the magic kiss, you know that nothing beats a recovery cream. When packing for your holiday, put a cooling cream or gel (useful in summer) in your child's suitcase - it will always come in handy when travelling.
As you know, it's case-by-case and you need to judge each situation individually. Before you get too worried (oh, the joy of emotional rollercoasters as a parent...), there are a few signs to look out for to assess the severity of the fall, especially if you didn't see them fall. Not sure? Trust your instincts and don't hesitate to seek medical attention to rule out serious injury.
It's silly, but a splinter can happen so quickly if your baby starts crawling on the wooden deck at the holiday house or your child is playing with wood outdoors.
If this happens, wash the area with soap and water, dry and disinfect. Then take a disinfected pair of tweezers, remove the splinter and disinfect again. Simple, right? In practice, it's not always easy to remove the splinter, especially as you have to avoid breaking it off. And if you find it difficult to see the tiny splinter, you can buy tweezers with a small magnifying glass.
Whether it's your baby (their skin is very sensitive in the first few months) or an older child, you can soothe their skin discomfort with a nappy rash cream. The soothing effect is often immediate for their skin... and for our ears!
Despite all your precautions, your child may still have visible redness and irritation. The most important thing is not to spend time blaming yourself, but to assess the situation.
Symptoms of sunburn: If the skin is red but there are no blisters, fever, chills or vomiting, you can soothe the sunburn yourself by applying a recovery cream frequently until the visible redness disappears. What does a recovery cream do? It soothes by moisturising and helps to heal the skin.
Otherwise, if your child is distressed or has any of the above symptoms (blisters, fever, etc.), it is best to consult a doctor for appropriate treatment.
