Kids Hot + Cold Packs

Fun and colourful kids hot & cold packs for your First Aid Kit!

Placing a cold pack on a child can be unsettling and a little tricky and that’s where BUMPIES come to the rescue!

BUMPIES are fun, colourful reusable hot and cold packs designed by a paediatric emergency nurse and mum to help comfort little bodies, calm big feelings and help kids feel better.

Featuring bright non-toxic sensory gel beads and a hands-free adjustable strap, they're perfect for bumps, bruises, aches and growing pains, and can even be used in lunchboxes to help keep food cool and fresh.

5 COMMON KIDS FIRST AID SITUATIONS

Nosebleed

Nosebleeds are a relatively common injury amongst active kids. Falling off a bike, diving for a soccer ball, tackling an older brother, or even sneezing too hard or picking a nose can all cause a nosebleed. Treatment is usually pretty simple but if the bleeding is severe or lasts more than 30 minutes you should seek medical attention.

Quick Treatment

Comfort child

Have your little one sit upright and then lean slightly forward (not backwards — because you want the blood to drain out the nose and not pool to the tummy)
Ask them to breathe through their mouth and pinch the soft part of their nose for ten minutes
Discourage them from talking or swallowing.
Use a cold pack on the back of the neck, forehead or bridge of the nose.

Fever

Fevers are common in young kids. A fever is a normal response to an infection in the body, and they may actually help the body fight off infections. A fever is a body temperature over 38°C.

Quick Treatment

Make your little one comfortable (as best as you can)
Keep them hydrated by giving them frequent small drinks
Seek input from a trusted health professional if you are worried about your child
Talk to a pharmacist about pain relief medication options for your child
A baby under three months old with a fever above 38°C must be seen urgently by a medical professional.

Cuts and Scrapes

Our inquisitive, active little loves are always on the move, running, riding, climbing, playing, and exploring every opportunity for adventure. With all that curiosity and energy, the occasional tumble or fall is simply part of growing up and discovering the world around them.

Quick Treatment (Simple wounds)

Before touching a wound, wash your hands with soap or use anti-septic hand gel. Or use disposable gloves.
To stop bleeding, cover the wound with a clean dressing or towel and apply pressure directly to the wound.
Elevate the limb until the bleeding stops.
Clean the wound using clean water.
Dry the wound with another dressing.
Cover the wound with a dressing or small bandage
Seek urgent medical attention if you cannot stop the bleeding, if something is sticking out of the wound, if blood is spurting, or if the wound is from a bite.

Burns and Scalds
Burns and scalds can be frightening, and even small burns can have long-term consequences. Make sure you see a doctor if the burn is more than 3cm, has blisters, or is on the face, hands, genitals, throat or airway.

Quick Treatment

All burns and scalds are treated by holding the injury under cool running water for 20 minutes. The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne advises this treatment is useful up to three hours after the injury.
If there is no tap water handy, you can improvise with bottled drinking water or distilled water from the first aid kit.
Remove clothing and jewellery that is not stuck to the skin.
Cover the burn with a loose, non-stick dressing or cling film (glad wrap) for up to an hour on your way to the doctor.

Strains and Sprains

As much as we can help our kids develop safe exercise habits when playing and partaking in sports, strains and sprains are still common.

Quick Treatment

Follow the R-I-C-E-R treatment pattern.
Rest: get your child as comfortable as possible, have them lie down, and elevate the injury.
Ice: apply a kids cold pack on the injury to ease the pain for 20 minutes at a time. Prepare your reusable gel pack in the freezer for up to one hour.
Compression: wrap the injured area in a compression bandage. This will help reduce the bruising and swelling.
Elevation: keep the injury elevated and repeat the treatment 4-8 times per day. Return your cold pack to the freezer in between treatments.
Referral: If the injury is severe, call 000. If not, have the injury checked by your trusted medical professional.

KIDS FIRST AID KIT CHECKLIST

This is a simple list to help you get you started, and based on the common injuries mentioned in our blog. Always adapt the contents of your kid’s first aid kit to the specific needs of your own children.