How to Treat Scrapes: Essential Tips for Parents

Little adventurers are bound to come home with a scrape or two. But do you know the best way to treat minor wounds in children? In this article, we’ll walk you through the dos and don'ts of treating scrapes and how to speed up the healing process. With these tips, you'll be ready to let your kids explore the world worry-free.

How to Properly Clean Scrapes

If your child gets a scrape, the first step is to clean the wound thoroughly. Rinse the fresh wound with lukewarm water or a saline solution—this is the most effective way to cleanse a wound. Afterward, you can use an iodine solution for further disinfection.

Avoid using skin cleansers or harsh disinfectants on the wound. These can actually hinder the healing process, as shown by scientific research.

If the wound is deep or severe, seek medical advice for the best care approach.

Should You Let a Wound Heal Wet or Dry?

Many people still believe that letting a wound dry out is the best method, as the old saying goes, 'It will scab over on its own.' However, recent studies show that the skin heals two to three times faster when wounds are kept moist. Moist wound care allows the epidermis to recover more quickly.

You can keep the wound moist by applying a wound ointment and covering it with a bandage or adhesive bandage. More on that below.

To Bandage or Not to Bandage?

The eternal dilemma: should you cover every wound with a bandage? A bandage protects the skin from dirt and bacteria, reducing the risk of infection and promoting faster healing. Additionally, a bandage helps keep the wound moist, which accelerates recovery. So, it's always a good idea to cover wounds like cuts, scrapes, burns, or blisters with a bandage or dressing.

Why Use a Wound Ointment?

Kwakzalver Wonden Wonder is a wound ointment that soothes pain and has anti-inflammatory properties. Wonden Wonder creates a protective barrier and keeps the wound moist, speeding up the healing process.

For the best wound care, let wounds heal in a moist environment by applying Kwakzalver Wonden Wonder and covering the wound with a bandage or dressing.

What to Do for Proper Wound Care?

Proper wound care will help wounds heal faster. Here’s a step-by-step guide for optimal wound care:

1. Rinse the wound thoroughly with water or saline solution.
2. Apply a layer of Kwakzalver Wonden Wonder.
3. Protect the wound with a bandage or dressing.
4. Reapply Kwakzalver Wonden Wonder 2-3 times a day to support all stages of healing.

By following this guide, your kids will be ready to head back on their next adventure in no time.

Iris van Vliet
Product Developer & Copywriter