8 Emergency hacks for smart parents
In the demanding journey of parenthood, being prepared for the unexpected is a crucial skill. From scraped knees to sudden spills, parents often find themselves facing a myriad of everyday emergencies that require quick thinking and resourcefulness. Whether it’s handling tantrums with finesse or managing minor medical mishaps, these tips are tailored to equip parents with the tools they need to navigate the challenges of child-rearing with confidence and composure.
1. Cough syrup with no drama
Disguise the taste of a syrup by pouring it over a lollipop. Your children will be pleased to take their medicine if it looks as sweet and colorful as a lollipop.
2. Relaxing balloon
For those times when your kids are feeling nervous or restless about something, try this anti-stress toy.
Things you’ll need:
- Hydrogel balls
- A balloon
- An empty plastic bottle
How to do it:
- Put the gel balls inside the bottle
- Cover the mouth of the bottle with the bottle bead
- Pour the gel ball inside the balloon and close it
3. Adjusting a bandaid correctly
To keep a bandaid snug and preventing it from falling off your finger, follow these steps:
- Place the bandaid on the wound and leave it unwrapped
- Make horizontal cuts to each end of the bandaid
- Wrap the straps of each end to the finger, crisscrossing them diagonally
4. Sweet compress for bumps or scraps
Make a cold compress to help relief a bump or scrap on your kids:
- Put a bag of marshmallows in the freezer
- Take it out when it’s frozen and put it on the swollen body part
5. Remove bandaids gently
Bandages can often become very sticky to the skin and removing them can be painful. To make it much easier, apply a little cream on the bandage and spread it well. This, can help you remove the bandaid more easily.
6. Entertaining coloring game
For those dull moments when almost every game has failed to entertain your kids, show them some shadow magic:
- Place sheets of paper on a stable floor surface
- Cast shadows of different objects onto the paper
- Have your children draw the silhouette they see, on the paper
7. Emergency bandage
Use a tampon to your advantage for unexpected blows on your children:
- Unroll the tampon until it is mostly flat
- Put it on the hurt zone
- Hold it with a bandage tape
8. Fun bandaid choosing
To make the bandaids more kid-friendly, draw cute designs on them with colored markers. Create several options for them to choose the one they like the most and let them put it on without problem.