Broken Bones & Sprains
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Broken Bone
Asked by V.B. from San Luis Obispo
on June 3, 2008
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My Daughter broke her collar bone about 2 weeks ago and seems to be fine now! This is her first broken bone (I have never borken anything!)It is crazy to me that she s...
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- Bones heal much faster in children than adults, so it could be that it has healed enough that it doesn't hurt your daughter anymore. More likely is that it doesn't hu...
- Hi there, This brought back memories!! My son too broke his collar bone when about 4, on a trampoline, a BIG boy fell on top of him. Anyhow, he healed really quick as...
- V., It has been many years ago, but I broke my collar bone twice!! I would say, she can tell you how she "feels" but consult with the doctor on types of activitie...
2 Year Old with Broken Leg ... Help?!?
Asked by L.R. from Chicago
on December 13, 2007
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Last night I received a phone call from my son's child care. Apparently he tripped and another little boy stepped on his leg. He wouldn't let anyone stand him up.
I g...
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- Hi L., My niece had a broken leg around that age. Once her permanent cast was on, she ended up dragging herself across the floor when she wanted to get to a toy if ...
- I'm so sorry! This is a really trying time--and maybe a liilte emotional too--you and your poor liitle one! I think asking for help from someone is a really a good...
- A small rearranging will be needed if most of his toys are something he would need to reach for. Kids do adapt quickly once the pain factor has been taken care of. I...
Broken Leg...
Asked by C.T. from Gainesville
on October 21, 2007
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Hello My name is C. I am a mom of a VERY active 2 and a half yr old. Probblem He broke his leg during a simple fall today and will be laid up for at least a week to we...
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- Hi C., Just a few suggestions as a daycare provider that keeps my toddlers busy for longer periods....rice play (a bin of rice with cups of different sizes/spoons/p...
- C., Sorry this happened to your son. I've got an active kid, too, and I can't imagine having to keep him still!! Just a variation on the rice bin. I did one with ...
- Play doh! My nephew was in a body cast when he was 2 1/2 and the first couple of weeks he would sit for hours at a time playing with play doh. The color wonder pads ...
Birthday Party for 4 Yr Old Girl with Broken Arm in McKinney
Asked by C. from Dallas
on August 30, 2008
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On the very day I called to rent a water slide for my daughter's 4th birthday party, she fell and broke her arm. Now, I'm at a loss about her party - no water, no jum...
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- I'm sorry that your daughter broke her arm! On the bright side, kids are amazingly resiliant and with her party 2 weeks away I'm guessing that she'll be just fine. Yes...
- If you don't want to have the party at home, there are several good places around McKinney - Walls of Clay for an art party, Girly Girls on the square for dress-up (I'...
- I'm so sorry she broke her arm!! :( Don't know what you did last year but tea parties are always fun and there are places that have themes...like a circus??? I can'...
Broken Arm at Daycare
Asked by P.R. from New York
on August 2, 2009
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My 22 month daughter recently fell and broke her arm while at daycare. I found out she has a lateral condyle fracture, which I believe means she broke her elbow. She...
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- They are insured.. and it did happen there.. so submit the bills to them. Tell them in the future she may need surgery and if so... they will be responsible. My son ...
- So sorry to hear this news. This happened to one of the kids in my son's class a few months ago. All the kids were 3, and the child broke his leg on the slide. It was ...
- First, is the fracture displaced (bones are out of alignment) or non displaced (bones are in their correct places just apart)? If their displaced it's much more serio...
Helping My Son with a Broken Arm
Asked by B.S. from Atlanta
on February 20, 2008
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My 12 yr old son brok his arm yesterday between the elbow and shoulder. They 'set' it today and he will be in a splint & sling for somewhere between 6 weeks and 3 mos....
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- My grandmother went through the same thing when she broke a couple of ribs and her arm between the shoulder and elbow. Because of her age, they had to put her in a sta...
- My 12 year old daughter broke her arm last spring (And my 6 year old son last fall....DSS will be at my door soon. JK!) We took a plastic garbage bag and they would ...
- My husband fractured his upper arm & shoulder in three places. I must tell you that it has been a long and painful 4 weeks now. BOREDOM had now set in! Yes...even at ...
Broken Leg Activities
Asked by C.D. from Dallas
on March 17, 2009
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My poor baby Zeke broke his leg today, so needless to say he is stuck on the couch for then next few weeks, what are some sitting/laying down activities that we can do...
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- Man this is a tough one! I'm so sorry...What about jigsaw puzzles, coloring, magnets (he can play with them on a cookie sheet), an aquadoodle, legos (we have a lap tra...
- bubbles,coloring books and crafts, you could put him in a flat wagon and take him for walks, my boys love their train table and trains. they also like to hit the mylar...
- You could try a few games. We love Cariboo, and he and his older brother could play together! Also, my 2 year old really enjoys playing with the connect 4 game. He doe...
Ideas for 4 Year Old with Broken Leg??
Asked by L. from Minneapolis
on October 26, 2007
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Hi Moms,
My almost 4 year old broke his leg yesterday and I am looking for great ideas to keep him busy and keep my sanity while he is TOTALLY out of commission for ...
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- I wrote to a friend whose son broke his leg awhile ago, here is my request... Jennifer I know I have seen pictures of your little boy in a cast, so I thought you woul...
- Hi L. - I'm so sorry about your little boy. I have a 4 year old and here are some ideas that may work for you. Have them play 'storekeeper' with your son on the cou...
- My friends 2 year old broke her leg. She was the size of a 4 year old though. I was staying with them right after it happened so I helped out alot. We found a doub...
Should I Postpone Potty Training My Son Because He Has a Broken Arm?
Asked by C.D. from Allentown
on July 31, 2009
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My 3 year old DS isn't potty trained yet. He goes to Daycare 3 days a week (M-W-F) and will sit on the potty there and even use it for #1 and #2 - thing is he won't a...
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- last summer i potty train my daughter who too broke her arm i had three pottys one on the porch behind the chair one downstairs and one in her room i took her to the p...
- My husband and I potty train our children early - my son was two in May and he just finished potty training. He's not capable yet of getting onto a regular toilet and ...
- I agree with Lisa,giving options does not work for us. Everytime I ask if she wants to go she says NO. So dont ask at all the answer will always be the same. So I ...
Need Ideas of How to Keep 21 Month Old Occupied with Broken Leg
Asked by R.M. from Seattle
on May 5, 2008
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My 21 month old broke his leg. He is trying to get around but is getting frustrated especially when he sees his sister running around. Any ideas on activities we can d...
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- Hey R., I don't have any great ideas for you, but thought I would see if you are in the Lake Stevens area?? I just moved here from SF and have b/g twins as well (22...
- When my daughter broke her leg at that age we put her in a walking boot. After a few days of practice she was almost running again. We gave her a tricycle which she ...
- I am so sorry this is going on. Keeping an almost 2 year old down-that's the pits. It's harder because he has his sister running around. Does he like puzzles? Tho...
