There are probably few things more important to you than your
child's health and well-being. But even though you may try your
best to keep your child healthy and safe, it is not always easy
to know exactly what to do, especially when your child is
injured. Children's work is their play. Play includes many fun
types of activities that also put them at risk for injury, such
as running, climbing, swimming, biking, and sports. Minor
accidents and injuries are part of childhood and growing up. For
parents and caregivers, knowing what to do when minor injuries
occur is an important part of caring for a child. To help avoid
many common childhood injuries, parents and caregivers should
consider learning how to care for injuries; tell the difference
between a minor problem and a true emergency and respond
accordingly; learn what to keep in a first-aid kit; and complete
a checklist and phone contact list for when emergencies occur.