Parents enjoy their children and they will do nearly anything to be sure that no harm ever comes to them. There are sometimes though when it is nearly impossible to stop them from skinning their knees or dropping into poison ivy. While we do not have the ability to stop them there are steps we may take to help them feel better.
Look For The Signs
We have not all handled poison ivy and will have a tricky time even recognizing the symptoms that it induces. The most obvious symptom to search for is a red rash. Any part of the skin that comes into contact with the toxic urushiol oil that comes out of the plant will develop a rash and this is the first thing you will see. In more serious cases blisters will develop.
Immediate Care
You have to take immediate action the moment that you notice a rash forming. Even if you are not quite sure that poison ivy is the perpetrator. Take off their clothes and throw them immediately into the washer. Draw a cool bath and set the child in it. Utilize mild soap to wash their skin. Be careful not to irritate it. All you need to do is wash the oil off. Dry them carefully utilizing a soft towel and place them in something that is light to wear.