18/10/2026
What do you do first when a child gets a burn, graze, or cut and you’re not sure what to do?
Start with cool, clean water. Then gently wash your hands, apply steady pressure if it’s bleeding, and cover the wound with a clean bandage or sterile gauze.
A thin layer of petroleum jelly or antibiotic ointment can help keep it moist and stop the bandage sticking later.
If the cut is deep, won’t stop bleeding, or starts looking red, swollen, or warm, call your GP.
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