5 First Aid Tips For Children With

Hemophilia

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Prevention is key for keeping kids with hemophilia safe. However, when your

child falls down and gets cuts or scrapes, don’t panic. Do what you can

to provide a safe environment, with the understanding accidents can and will

happen.

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Don’t be afraid to hug and kiss your little one. Babies need to bond with

their parents.

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1) In-Home Protection

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Before bringing your infant home from the hospital, put bumper pads in the

baby bed.

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Outfit toddlers with elbow and knee pads to protect from bleeding joints.

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Carpeting cushions floors to help reduce bumps and bruises. Area rugs

are good alternatives; just ensure they have rubber padding that secures them

to the floor.

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Do away with sharp-cornered furniture and/or pad corners of fireplaces,

entertainment centers, etc.

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2) Safety Outside the Home

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Invest in a top-quality car seat and strap your child in before starting the

car.

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Good shoes are mandatory for outdoor activities. High-tops provide best ankle

protection.

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At the park or playground, get into the habit of scanning the area for

hazardous objects.

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3) Pediatric Dental Care

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Be mindful that bleeding can occur when the hygienist cleans your child’s

teeth. Look for a pediatric dentist, who is experienced with hemophilia and

knows what to do in the event of bleeds.

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4) Medic Alert Bracelet

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Get a Medic Alert bracelet early-on that is imprinted on back with “hemophilia”. The 24-hour phone number for Medic Alert Foundation is also inscribed for

the benefit of emergency care providers.

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Attach to your infant’s ankle. Once it fits his/her wrist, make sure your kid

never leaves home without it.

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5) Get the Magic First Aid Cap!

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The Cool Gel N Cap melts away pain like magic! It is fitted with gel-packs that

provide cold therapy for kids with hemophilia. Since the Cool Gel N Cap doesn’t depend on ice cubes, there is no messy-melting, plus mom doesn’t

have to keep refreshing the ice.

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The whimsical character-shaped cap is cool to wear, even if it didn’t slowdown

blood flow to head bumps or bruises (and it does).

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The whimsical character-shaped cap is cool to wear, even if it didn’t slowdown

blood flow to head bumps or bruises (and it does).

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Choose from Toby the Puppy or Tulip the Bunny caps; each packaged with

two kid friendly gel packs.

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Cool Gel N Cap Is The Fun, Hands Free Solution for Kids Ice Packs and Hot & Cold Packs And The Only First Aid Cap For Kids.

Kid Friendly Hot & Cold Therapy For Anywhere It Hurts, Head To Toe!

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