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Broken Finger
I have had many broken bones and the tape always helped seal out the water .... Seeking Advice on Broken Bones · 7 · Helping My Son with a Broken Arm ...
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- Ok I know this might sound a little weird, but my Vet uses Press and Seal. My younger dog recently ripper her nail off and the Vet had to finish removing it. The Vet...
- Instead of a plastic bag, use a latex glove (like you'd find in the cleaning ailse). Instead of a scrunchy, use tape or an ace bandage on the OUTSIDE of the glove. ...
- The medical gloves and tape are a good idea but you could also try just giving her a sponge bath or filling the tub with just a little bit of water and having her keep...
Hairline Fractures in Arm's and Elbows
I have a son (now 16) and he has broken his arm and leg. He fell from a tree and said he hurt his arm, it did not swell right away and so we thought he just ...
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- Hi C., Have you taken the child to the Orthopedic specialist yet? That is your best bet. Keep the splint on, don't take it off. D.
- I have a son (now 16) and he has broken his arm and leg. He fell from a tree and said he hurt his arm, it did not swell right away and so we thought he just hurt it. T...
- My daughter had almost the same thing happen to her in September over labor day weekend. She was jumping on a trampoline with her cousins and fell on one of their kne...
Health: 2 Yr Old Son Complaining His Boobies Hurt.
Oct 13, 2009 ... My good arm had to compensate for the things I couldn't do with my broken arm so that arm got tired and hurt me, not to mention the trying ...
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- I'm in agreement with Gail. I had a cracked rib once in high school and it felt like my "boobie" was on fire. My boyfriend had picked me up and squeezed me and it neve...
- Think about the possibility that a rib got bruised or broken when his arm did.
- Perhaps something w/ his lungs? They are in that general area...sort of! Give his pediatrician a ring and see what s/he says. Hope he's feeling better soon!
Advice on Covering Cast near Pool
Read all 19 responses: "My daughter has a broken arm and has been invited to a pool party. She will not be in the pool of course but we would like to ...
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- My mom used to cover my brother's arm cast with a bread bag and tapped the end down. This way he could take a bath and not have to worry about the splashing.
- They actually sell special "bags" to cover casts with. I broke my arm when I was 16 and had a cast on for 3 months during the summer. I used one of these special "ba...
- Hi--this is perfect-- Plastic bag-a little larger then the cast--place the arm in and cut a hole for the hand to go thru--rubber band the wrist and the top rather i...
Seeking Ideas for Keeping 3 Year Old in Arm Cast Entertained
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 ...
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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...
Spitting
However, the natural consequence of my son flying down the stairs might be a broken arm. If he does it after I've told him no, I'd rather swat his butt or ...
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- My 2 year old son spits too. I tell him no, no and how yucky it is. And give him a paper towel to clean it up. Like Laurie suggested, there are places that he can spit...
- HI K., try taking away her "something special" that she just can't give up. My daughter has a "lovey"- a pillow. She is now three and has also gone through this same ...
- Hi K.!! My 30 month old son went through a short spitting phase as well. Not sure if he learned it from school or his father :) who tends to spit outside while he's...
What to Do About an Itchy Arm Cast?
Read all 6 responses: "My 9 year old daughter recently broke her arm and her ... Next question: Daughter Broke Her Arm ... Seeking Advice on Broken Bones ...
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- N., Never ever stick anything in the cast to scrach. I broke my arm very badly 5 years ago (cast from finger tips to arm pit and used a metal hanger to scratch and e...
- I have never had a cast, but my son and husband have. DONT PUT ANYTHING IN THE CAST TO SCRATCH IT!! A friend of our did that and he cut himself. One thing you might ...
- Hi N. ~ Try adding a little babypowder (wherever you can sprinkle into the cast). Also, if you are careful, you can use a long chop stick to kind of scratch around th...
Clothing for 2 Year Old Girl Witha Full Arm Cast
Read all 13 responses: "My 2 yr old daughter just got a new full arm cast. She is now wearing bigger tee-shirts belonging to her ... Help with a Broken Arm ...
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- You could go to a used clothing store and buy a few slightly larger long sleave shirts and cut off the one arm above the cast. Then make a small slit to help it get ov...
- When I had a cast on my arm, and faced a similar problem, we visited a thrift store and bought a few shirts that I didn't mind cutting so I could get them over the cas...
- You could buy her long-sleeved shirts and cut a slit up the middle, put pretty ribbon in a couple places and tie bows to hold the sleeve together. You would want to he...
Im Sure This Is Crazy, But...
You all gave me such great replies the other day when I was dealing with my little guys broken arm...now I am just being silly, Im sure, but I'd sure love ...
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- I felt the same way (my 4yo broke her arm 2 weeks ago) and everyone looks at it and says oh how did that happen..like I meant for her to fall out of the swing!!! You k...
- L., I know how you feel. My son (who's now 8) broke his leg when he was about the same age by falling backwards out of an inflatable kiddie pool - go figure! I to...
- Dear L., no you are not a bad mom! Boys are rambunctious and things break including them at times!!! As a mom of 1 girl, 5 boys, let me assure you that people will loo...
Are Trampolines Safe?
I do symphathize with the earlier post from a mom who had a child with a broken arm. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- NO!!! They are very unsafe if you look on the Amercian Acad. of Pediatrics it list's trampolines as THE MOST deadly "toys" for kids ages 4-15. My brother in law is an ...
- My boys have one. We gave it to our son for his birthday back in February when he turned 6 (my youngest is also 3). We have the net and it has been very helpful. So...
- They are only as safe or unsafe as the person/s using it. personally, I would let my 6 year on it to jump but I would not let my 3 year old on it to "play". They ...
