why do we not use a band aid on children 2 yrs and younger?
Children under 2 years and younger have a tnedency to put evrything in mouth so there is a risk of choking when a bandage is applied on their body, especially when it is on their hands.They have non nutritive sucking instinct, so it is better to avoid applying band aids for them to prevent a big harm which may happen by the sake of prevention of comparitively less harm.
The skin of the babies under 2 is delicate so the application of band aid may cause the irritation of skin and can cause rashes.
As the babies are sensitive to any allergens from the material used to make them band aids should be avoided till the age of 2 years. eg. latex allergy
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