What Is a Booboo? — Small Hurts

A BOOBOO is a small hurt on your body. A scraped knee. A small cut. A bumped elbow. A bug bite. Booboos happen to everyone — even the bravest grown-ups. Knowing what to do helps you take care of yourself and feel better fast.

Steps for a small cut or scrape. (1) TELL A GROWN-UP. They can help. (2) WASH the booboo gently with clean water and a tiny bit of soap. (3) PAT it dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. (4) Put a BANDAGE on it (a small sticky one). (5) If it really hurts, get a hug! Hugs are real medicine for booboos.

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You scrape your knee at the park. What's the FIRST thing to do?

When to get more help. Most booboos heal on their own with cleaning and a bandage. But if a hurt is REALLY BIG, BLEEDING A LOT, or your skin looks REALLY swollen and red, a grown-up should call a doctor. Telling a grown-up ALWAYS is the safe choice — they'll know what to do.

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Bandage Practice

With a grown-up's help, practice opening a bandage and putting it on a clean patch of your skin. Now you know how — so the next time you have a real booboo, you can help.

Booboos are a tiny part of being a kid. Knowing how to handle them gives you bravery — AND it helps you grow up to be a person who can help others when they're hurt.

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