Broken Bones & Sprains: Infant
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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 Arm :(
Asked by C.B. from Kansas City
on August 10, 2011
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wow i did not think i'd have to deal with this so soon. my almost-5 year old (meaning - HE'S ONLY FOUR!!) fell off the top of a swingset (the ones with the little club...
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- You are a great mom! I know it is hard to see your kids hurt. Once they get him in a regular cast you wont even know anything happened. If you think about it though...
- So your kiddo has a broken arm. There is nothing you could have done. These are tough lessons for kids to learn, but better a broken arm then something else. This i...
- My daughter (6) broke her elbow at Disney Magic Kingdom on Dec 13, and had to wear a cast until just after Valentine's Day! The ER only put a splint on, and told us th...
Fun Things for 5 Yr Old with Broken Leg
Asked by A.S. from Philadelphia
on February 15, 2011
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My 5 year old broke his leg and has about 3 wks left in his cast. He is primarly wheelchair bound and i am racking my brain thinking of things to get us out of the h...
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- You can take him to a bowling alley. They have ramps for people in wheelchairs to roll the ball down the alley. Call ahead and make sure your bowling alley has one.
- Bless your heart. I'd do what I had to to get through at this point. Puzzles, paper dolls, finger paint, playdough, board games, TV, etc. Call your pediatrician and...
- Well, if you can't get out of the house, how about playing "ring toss" on his tootsies? Sounds crazy, I know, but I had a broken leg and just coming up with anything ...
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 ...
Baby Duck with Broken Leg
Asked by M.E. from Boca Raton
on May 12, 2011
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I found a baby duck in the pond with a broken leg. Is there anything I can do for it?
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- We have Suncoast Bird here on Indian Shores- call them and ask who is in your area for bird rescue. best, k
- Search for a wildlife rehab group. A vet, wildlife group, or humane society may have a contact if you can't find one. Good luck and let us know of you find help for th...
- call your local conservation office.
Daycare Failed to Call or Report an Incident and Child Had Broken Arm
Asked by B.H. from Washington DC
on January 21, 2012
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Hi, my 13 month old had her first week in a highly recommended daycare. Her teacher is very young, but seemed nice. My mom picks her up from daycare at 4, so she isn...
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- Yes, I'd talk to the director about policy and when they do or do not report an incident and when they call vs. tell you at pick up time. Also get the details from th...
- I think if a child fell on your daughter, the teacher should be present to making sure she's not doing anything weird, like not using her arm. Negligent IMO. You sho...
- B., I am SO sorry!!!!! I would file a claim against the daycare and report them as well. Change providers immediately. What occured with your child is reckless, neg...
Broken Arm, Nursemaids Elbow
Asked by C.A. from Milwaukee
on October 14, 2011
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My 2.5 yr. old is susceptible to Nursemaid's Elbow (doesn't take much for it to dislocate). She's dislocated her elbow about 3 times in the last 6 months. So when dayc...
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- My son broke his leg twice and you couldn't really see evidence of the fractures until they healed. We just assumed it was broken (cracked, not all the way across) b/...
- Good luck. Sorry your child is going thru this. We know of several who have had a broken a bone, but it did not show the first day on the x-ray. However within a week,...
- Wow, I've never heard of nursemaids elbow. Ask all of your questions on Monday and make sure they explain the xrays to you. Hopefully you get some answers. I hope i...
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...
