Chances are you’ve probably spotted many little ones sporting casts of different colors. Given the amount of running, jumping and falling they do, it’s no surprise fractures are the fourth most common injury in children under six. If your cutie is the type of tyke to be crawling on counters, jumping on the bed or hitting home runs, they’re probably going to fall - a lot. The good news is their bones are more flexible and, therefore, heal more quickly than adults bones do (sometimes in as little as three weeks)! Here’s the lowdown on how to help your child heal from injury so they’ll be up and running again in no time:
As Frankie says, “Relax!”
