Broken Bones & Sprains
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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, 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...
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 ...
4 Yr Old with Broken Leg
Asked by A.E. from Dallas
on July 13, 2010
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Hi Mammas,
My little guy broke his lower leg 5 days ago. He fell in the shower :(. It was a super scary thing for all of us. We got the leg splinted at the emergency ...
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- Hang on it will get better each day. My 4year old had a knee down cast a few months back. It will just take time and more time with one skill or new thing a day. Ho...
- My daughter broker her leg when she was 3 1/2. Her cast was mid-thigh to foot (just the toes out), and she had it for 12 weeks. The first full week is absolutely the...
- My two year old just got her cast off last week! It took her almost three weeks to walk in her cast. It was easier to carry her around because she's younger and we us...
Broken Arm Boy Needs Birthday Party Ideas
Asked by J.R. from Chicago
on September 8, 2010
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My son is 4 years old and turning 5 on 9/21. But, he broke his arm and dislocated his elbow over the Labor Day weekend. Initially, he was going to celebrate with his f...
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- Not sure how many friends you're talking about, but what about a trip to the museum, aquarium, or planetarium? They may even have birthday packages if you inquire. O...
- Check out www.kidwinks.com for their online Birthday Guide: http://www.kidwinks.com/ForKids/6/KidsBirthdayPartyPlaces/8153/ In addition to the featured places list...
- How about a movie at a theater? 5 is a great age for Saturday or Sunday matinees! Have a wonderful birthday with him, whatever your final decision!
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...
