Table of Contents
- 1 What to do if you notice a bruise on a child?
- 2 What would you do if you noticed bruises injuries on a baby who is not yet mobile?
- 3 How do I stop hurting my child?
- 4 How do I ask my child for bruises?
- 5 How do you treat a bruise on a toddler?
- 6 What bruises should you worry about?
- 7 What should a child care provider do if a child bites?
- 8 What should parents look for in a daycare provider?
What to do if you notice a bruise on a child?
“And infants who are 4 months old and younger should not have any bruising anywhere at all. If your child or a child you know has bruises that fall into these categories, he or she needs to be seen immediately in the emergency department.”
What would you do if you noticed bruises injuries on a baby who is not yet mobile?
There is national guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)1 that clinicians should suspect maltreatment if they observe bruising in a child who is not independently mobile, and should refer the child to children’s social care (CSC), following LSCB procedures.
When should I be concerned about a bruise on my toddler?
Bruises are usually nothing to worry about. But you should take your child to see your GP if they have bruises that don’t seem related to everyday childhood bumps and falls. For example, you might want to see your GP if your child: seems to bruise more easily than other children.
What should parents look for when investigating care for their child?
Here are eight things every great daycare has.
- Stellar Reviews.
- A Caring, Stimulating Environment With Happy Kids.
- An Interesting and Varied Schedule or Curriculum.
- Qualified Caregivers Who Really Care.
- Safety, Safety, Safety.
- Low Child-to-Caregivers Ratio and Low Employee Turnover.
- Established Policies and Consistent Rules.
How do I stop hurting my child?
Take some deep breaths. If it’s safe to do so, walk away from your child and have 10-15 minutes alone. Do something that soothes you – for example, listen to some music, go for a run or take a shower. If you can’t walk away from your child, sit nearby and take some ‘time out’.
How do I ask my child for bruises?
I notice that you have a bruise. How did it happen? Tell me more about that….Examples:
- Where did this happen?
- Why did he hit you?
- What did he hit you with?
- How often does this happen?
What is a Section 47?
A Section 47 enquiry means that CSC must carry out an investigation when they have ‘reasonable cause to suspect that a child who lives, or is found, in their area is suffering, or is likely to suffer, significant harm’1. The aim is to decide whether any action should be taken to safeguard the child.
How would a non-mobile baby become injured?
Definition: Mobile baby = ‘A baby who can crawl, pull to stand, ‘cruise’ around furniture, toddling or walking independently’. also be non-mobile. Injury = Bruise, laceration, burns/scald, fracture, eye injury e.g. corneal abrasions, bleeding from the nose or mouth or bump to the head.
How do you treat a bruise on a toddler?
Your child has a fever.
- Apply Ice. Wrap a cold pack in a towel or washcloth and hold it against the bruise for 10 to 15 minutes. Repeat, but no more than once an hour.
- Elevate the Area. If possible, raise the bruised area above the heart to reduce swelling.
- Reduce Pain. Use infant or child-formula acetaminophen (Tylenol).
What bruises should you worry about?
Call the doctor if the bruise is accompanied by swelling and extreme pain, especially if you take a blood-thinning medication for a medical condition. Call the doctor if bruising occurs easily or for no apparent reason. Call the doctor if the bruise is painful and under a toenail or fingernail.
How parents take care of their child?
Being a good parent means you need to teach your child the moral in what is right and what is wrong. Setting limits and being consistent are the keys to good discipline. Be kind and firm when enforcing those rules. Focus on the reason behind the child’s behavior.
Which factors should a parent consider when choosing a childcare option?
7 Things to Consider When Choosing a Daycare
- Program and curriculum. No matter how young your little one may be, it’s never too early to begin age-appropriate learning.
- School environment.
- Facilities and materials.
- Teacher and student interaction.
- Recommendations.
- First impression.
What should a child care provider do if a child bites?
When biting actually happens, the child care provider needs to separate the children immediately, and then the child care provider should first comfort and care for the child who was bitten. Clean the wound and place ice or a cold cloth on it. Console and soothe the child who was bitten. Once the victim is calm, deal with the biter.
What should parents look for in a daycare provider?
Parents should expect their provider to stick to the hours and terms of the child care agreement that you both have signed and agreed to. 6. Knowledgeable. You want a daycare provider that is knowledgeable on developmental stages and milestones of the children in their care.
How often should daycares be notified when a provider closes?
They should be notified in advance of any scheduling changes, new staff, or daycare closures. Obviously there will be times when a provider gets sick and needs to close which makes the closure notification last minute but that shouldn’t happen that often and some providers have a back up plan for this.
How can I protect myself as a child care provider?
To the extent possible, when washing, feeding, or holding very young children: Child care providers can protect themselves by wearing an over-large button-down, long sleeved shirt and by wearing long hair up off the collar in a ponytail or other updo. Child care providers should wash their hands, neck, and anywhere touched by a child’s secretions.