BooBoo Cooler Blog
For parents: the science of boo-boos, the magic of a kiss, and what cold really does for a bump.
Can You Tell How Much a Boo-Boo Hurts Just by L...
A child runs over crying, holding out their hand. The parent leans in to inspect, expecting to see something dramatic. But there's nothing there. Or maybe just a tiny pink...
Can You Tell How Much a Boo-Boo Hurts Just by L...
A child runs over crying, holding out their hand. The parent leans in to inspect, expecting to see something dramatic. But there's nothing there. Or maybe just a tiny pink...
Cooling the Arm After a Vaccine
A child gets a shot, holds their arm a little stiffly the rest of the day, and complains the next morning that the spot still hurts. This is one of...
Cooling the Arm After a Vaccine
A child gets a shot, holds their arm a little stiffly the rest of the day, and complains the next morning that the spot still hurts. This is one of...
The Many Ways Cold Helps the Body Heal
Most people associate ice packs with bumped knees, sprained ankles, and the occasional bag of frozen peas pressed against a black eye. But cold actually helps with a much wider...
The Many Ways Cold Helps the Body Heal
Most people associate ice packs with bumped knees, sprained ankles, and the occasional bag of frozen peas pressed against a black eye. But cold actually helps with a much wider...
Why Boo-Boos Heal Faster in Kids Than in Adults
Anyone who has watched a child get hurt and then bounce back within hours has probably wondered the same thing. How is it possible that a scrape that would have...
Why Boo-Boos Heal Faster in Kids Than in Adults
Anyone who has watched a child get hurt and then bounce back within hours has probably wondered the same thing. How is it possible that a scrape that would have...
The First Ten Minutes After a Boo-Boo
A child trips on the edge of a rug and lands on their hands and knees. They freeze for a moment, then the wail starts, the tears come, and a...
The First Ten Minutes After a Boo-Boo
A child trips on the edge of a rug and lands on their hands and knees. They freeze for a moment, then the wail starts, the tears come, and a...
Why Kids Get Boo-Boos So Often
Spend an afternoon with a young child, and you'll quickly notice how often small accidents happen. A trip over a doorway. A bonk on the corner of a table. A...
Why Kids Get Boo-Boos So Often
Spend an afternoon with a young child, and you'll quickly notice how often small accidents happen. A trip over a doorway. A bonk on the corner of a table. A...
Why Boo-Boos Hurt: The Science Behind Kids' Bum...
Children get boo-boos almost every day: a fall from a scooter, a bump into a table, a scrape on the playground. Even minor injuries can bring real tears. Understanding why...
Why Boo-Boos Hurt: The Science Behind Kids' Bum...
Children get boo-boos almost every day: a fall from a scooter, a bump into a table, a scrape on the playground. Even minor injuries can bring real tears. Understanding why...
Do Animals Get Boo-Boos Too?
Children are often surprised to learn that animals get hurt the same way people do. A squirrel can fall out of a tree. A dog can scrape a paw on...
Do Animals Get Boo-Boos Too?
Children are often surprised to learn that animals get hurt the same way people do. A squirrel can fall out of a tree. A dog can scrape a paw on...
How Long Does a Boo-Boo Really Hurt?
A toddler pulls a stack of books off a low shelf, and one lands on her foot. The reaction is immediate. Tears, a loud wail, arms reaching up to be...
How Long Does a Boo-Boo Really Hurt?
A toddler pulls a stack of books off a low shelf, and one lands on her foot. The reaction is immediate. Tears, a loud wail, arms reaching up to be...
Why a Bandage Feels Like Magic
A child falls, scrapes a knee, and runs crying for help. A caregiver cleans the spot, places a bandage over it, and within moments the tears start to slow. Sometimes...
Why a Bandage Feels Like Magic
A child falls, scrapes a knee, and runs crying for help. A caregiver cleans the spot, places a bandage over it, and within moments the tears start to slow. Sometimes...
Why a Kiss Makes a Boo-Boo Feel Better
A child scrapes a knee, runs to a parent, and holds it out expectantly. The parent leans down, presses a kiss to the spot, and somehow, almost instantly, the child...
Why a Kiss Makes a Boo-Boo Feel Better
A child scrapes a knee, runs to a parent, and holds it out expectantly. The parent leans down, presses a kiss to the spot, and somehow, almost instantly, the child...
Do Animals Cool Their Boo-Boos?
When a child bumps a knee or scrapes an elbow, one of the first things a caregiver reaches for is something cold. A damp washcloth, a cool pack, a bag...
Do Animals Cool Their Boo-Boos?
When a child bumps a knee or scrapes an elbow, one of the first things a caregiver reaches for is something cold. A damp washcloth, a cool pack, a bag...
How Cold Calms a Boo-Boo
When a child bumps a knee or bangs an elbow, one of the first things a caregiver reaches for is something cold. A cold pack, a bag of frozen peas,...
How Cold Calms a Boo-Boo
When a child bumps a knee or bangs an elbow, one of the first things a caregiver reaches for is something cold. A cold pack, a bag of frozen peas,...
Which Body Parts Hurt the Most When You Get a B...
Anyone who has watched a child trip and fall knows that not all boo-boos are created equal. A scrape on the elbow might bring a quick yelp and then a...
Which Body Parts Hurt the Most When You Get a B...
Anyone who has watched a child trip and fall knows that not all boo-boos are created equal. A scrape on the elbow might bring a quick yelp and then a...