When a baby accidentally breaks their hand while playing, parents will first stop bleeding from the injured area. After the bleeding stopped, I was worried that there might be bacterial or viral infections that could cause tetanus, so I wanted to disinfect my baby's affected area. So, can I use iodine to disinfect my baby's broken hands?
If a baby's hand is broken, iodine can be used for disinfection. Due to the high concentration of iodine, applying iodine directly to the baby's hand can be very irritating, and the baby may not be able to tolerate the pain and stimulation caused by iodine for a while. Before applying iodine, parents can dilute the iodine with water at a ratio of 3:1 and then use a cotton swab to apply it to their baby's wound.
After disinfecting with iodine, first check whether the wound is large or not. If the wound is small and the damage is not serious, parents can apply some wound healing medicine to the wound, and be careful not to let water touch the wound. If the wound is relatively large and parents cannot handle it themselves, they should also take the baby to the hospital for treatment.
Before the wound on the baby's hand scabs, parents can disinfect the wound with iodine once or twice a day. Regularly pay attention to the baby's wounds, observe the situation, and if symptoms such as redness, swelling, inflammation, or even suppuration are found, it indicates that there is a trend of infection in the wound. It is necessary to seek professional medical help in a timely manner.
