Broken Bones & Sprains: Preschooler
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4 Year Old with Broken Leg
Asked by H.F. from San Francisco
on January 31, 2010
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My 4 year old son fractured a bone in his foot and cannot bear wieght for 5 to 6 weeks. We are on day 4 and he is going a little stir crazy. I need ideas for activit...
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- Sorry for your son. My son was 6 when he broke his leg. He could not bear any weight for 8 weeks. The first week was the worst because he want used to the crutches. He...
- I would suggest some craft books like the KUMON's collection, with a childproved scissors, glue and crayons, kids can stay still for a good while. Otherwise, fold some...
- This was a favorite with my kids - I bought a vinyl tablecloth with flannel backing and put it on my hardwood floor and turn them loose with playdough. They had to ke...
Ideas for Keeping a 4 Year Old on the Couch After Surgery?
Asked by J.B. from Philadelphia
on June 28, 2011
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My 4-year old son is having surgery on his foot next week. For it to heal properly, he'll be in a cast for 6 weeks. For the first 3 weeks, he is not supposed to put ...
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- If relying heavily on the tv is what works, I'd do it. These are certainly circumstances that warrant bending the regular rules. Same for video games, if he has a...
- Im with theresa! Tv and candy!
- Buy him some new books to look at, board games, a handheld video game to play with and just give into the TV!! Get him some new movies so he won't get too bored. The a...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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 ...
Seeking Ideas for Keeping 3 Year Old in Arm Cast Entertained
Asked by B.B. from Austin
on October 26, 2008
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Our 3 1/2 year old broke his arm near the elbow and is in a full arm cast. The pediatric orthopedist gave us a list of things our son cannot do while in the cast for ...
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- Get one of those marble towers you build, then roll marbles down the tubes. You'll have to build the tower for him - he rolls the marbles. Reading books/looking ...
- I would be very weary of daycare. Kids can be cruel and mean and in my experience daycares don't do the best job watching after kids. I was a child who had lots of ...
- You might want to consider keeping him home from daycare. There is a 4 year old with a broken arm at my son's daycare & he wants to run & climb with the boys but he is...
Need Help Getting 3 Year Old Daughter to Understand
Asked by S.F. from St. Louis
on April 17, 2010
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My 15 y.o. step-daughter was diagnosed w/Hodgkin's about 3 1/2 weeks ago. We're doing the whole chemo/radiation deal. My step-daughter shaved her head earlier this wee...
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- I am also going through chemo for breast cancer. We have three little boys next door and they don't even blink twice at my bald head. I also shaved my head off (mowh...
- When my mom was going through cemo her neice was 3 she was also scared of the bad head. The made a game of it. She would take mom's scarfs off and touch the head while...
- is there something fun that you and the two girls could do together? maybe go out for pizza at chuck e cheese or something (if big sis feels up to it) something fun to...
