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Bumps and bruises

Rest the sore spot and use something cold wrapped in a cloth, never ice straight on skin.

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  • Can explain Bumps and bruises

The lesson

A bump or bruise happens when you knock part of your body, like banging your knee on a table. The skin may turn red, then purple or blue, and it can feel sore.

Tell a grown-up what happened. Then you can rest the sore spot and put something cold on it to help it feel better.

Good to know

Always wrap the cold thing, like an ice pack or a bag of frozen peas, in a cloth or towel first. Never put ice straight on your skin, because that can hurt the skin.

Try it together

With a grown-up, wrap an ice pack in a thin towel and hold it on your arm for a slow count of ten. Notice how the towel keeps it from feeling too cold.

Good to know

If the bump is on your head, or it hurts a lot, or it does not get better, tell a grown-up right away so they can check it.

For a bump, tell a grown-up, rest it, and use something cold wrapped in a cloth.

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Bumps and bruises · Life Skills, ages 5 to 10 · LightMySky