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Treating a Deep Paper Cut
Asked by M.W. from Minneapolis
on February 13, 2009
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I have a deep paper cut at the end of my finger and the throbbing kept me up most of the night. Is there anything I can do to help with the pain that has traveled to ...
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- I would rule out infection and once you have try hydrocortisone. I cracked my thumb and it worked like a charm
- Please seek medical treatment if the pain has spread to your wrist and forearm! That can be a sign of an infection that is traveling (I work in health care). Yes, yo...
- If you determine that it's not infected, they have "liquid bandage" products now. It's a bit like glue but it's designed to go on your skin and protect your cut. I f...
How Can I Tell If My Daughter Jammed or Broke Her Finger
Asked by S.H. from St. Louis
on October 12, 2008
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I was at the park today with my 8 yr old daughter she was running around planning and she abruptly hit her ring finder dead on on a metal pole. she didn't scream or cr...
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- Hi, S.. I'm an EMT with three kids of my own. I think that the pain is probably coming from the swelling. Try icing it - no more than 20 mins at a time becaus...
- I broke my thumb. It progressively swelled. It looked bruised too. They dont do a whole lot for it. I went to urgent care and they taped a little splint on it. I ...
- I'd say go get it x-rayed. But I'm also a worry wort and take my kids for anything. My 5 year old daughter had her thumb slammed in the door about a month ago (on th...
My 9 Month Old Daughter Sucks Her Fingers
Asked by C.S. from Phoenix
on September 14, 2006
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My daughter sucks her index and middle finger on her left hand. It gives her a sense of security like a pacifier would. That's all fine and good, but then she got an...
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- LeapsandBounds.com sells this plastic thing you stick on the fingers/ thumb to prevent them from sucking on them. Kind of spendy. It must work, though, because they're...
- Try this website: http://www.stopbitingnails.com/?gclid=CMLF0NuMrYYCFSA7SAodwirx0w
- hi, maybe you can look into a drug store, when my dad had sores on his finger he would get these little finger covers that are latex or so that slips over the finge...
3 Year Old Bites Her Nails down to the Quick. Help!
Asked by E.M. from Denver
on May 12, 2009
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My sweet little girl, who is three, has been biting her nails all the way into the quick for a few months. Do any other moms have any suggestions for nipping this bad...
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- When my oldest was little she was a thumb sucker. I was told to try the lemon/lime juice on her fingers or hot sauce, but those never worked. She liked it. After th...
- I know there is nailpolish that tastes pretty bad, but I think that "bitter apple" might work even better. Do what you feel is right, but you find it over in the pet ...
- Sound like she needs some healthy distractions for her busy fingers. Play dough is a favorite of my three year old, as are puzzles. How about a Koosh ball to fiddle wi...
Lead Testing on 2 Year Old
Asked by L.K. from Buffalo
on August 13, 2009
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Hi moms, Just got back from our 2 year doctor's appointment. The pediatrician is sending us for a lead test for our daughter. They did the 1 year test at the office an...
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- My son had a lot of shots early in life...he had ear infections so frequently that he stopped responding to oral antibiotics and had to get shots in his theighs...way ...
- My daughter had her blood drawn 2 times intravenosly and it went fine. They were really good with her and she survived. It helped that on both occasions, I needed to...
- Yes, it's a blood draw. I went to the hospital (Bellevue) where my sons were born to have it done. They are used to drawing blood from infants, and got both my son's...
Numbness and Swelling in Fingers
Asked by J.C. from Cincinnati
on January 21, 2009
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Hello ladies,
I thought I would turn to you all, yet again, before I make ANOTHER call to my doctor. I am due on Feb. 12 but I have been taken off work and put on lig...
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- I had severe swelling all over my body when I was pregnant. I also had pre-eclampsia, but that's linked to high blood pressure. It could be that the swelling is affect...
- In the last trimester of my pregnancy carpel tunnel kicked in big time. My left hand was worse than my right hand...but it was aweful. It went from numbness to burni...
- First all...hang in there it's almost over!!! :) I just had a baby at the end of October and had the same thing. I am trusting that you have already been tested for pr...
Splinter Removal on Finger
Asked by A.G. from San Francisco
on February 6, 2008
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Does anyone have some suggestions on removing a splinter from a finger of a 5 year old? She is afraid of the tweezers. Now the area near it is turning red. Is it okay ...
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- Try using a piece of tape. If there is any of the splinter sticking out, the tape should grab hold and pull it out.
- This is one of my favorite ones. I have a drama queen daughter that would cry at the site of the tweezers. So, one day I had her read to me out of a childrens book whi...
- You can try a piece of tape on the splinter. when you take off the tape, the splinter should come out with it. I've tried that on myself, and it has worked. A little b...
10-Month Old Not Eating Many Finger Foods
Asked by H.S. from Greensboro
on August 20, 2007
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My daughter is 10 1/2 months old and has been eating baby food/cereals since she was about 5 months. However, she's not really taking much of an interest in eating ch...
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- She is obviously just not ready, and there is nothing wrong with a baby who nurses several times a day! If you think she's still hungry, let her nurse more! Most of he...
- My son gagged and then actually vomited on solid foods until he was 18 months old! His ped diagnosed him with low muscle tone and said that I just had to keep trying s...
- H., have no worries. My son did the samething. He wouldn't even eat his cake on his first birthday! He just had to go at his own pace. He wasn't ready to handle the he...
Nail Biting Problems for a 21 Month Old
Asked by S.H. from Cleveland
on October 2, 2006
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My problem is that my 21 month old daughter bites her nails down to the quik! Hier littele fingers are soo chapped that they peel and then she'll bite at the skin! L...
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- I would say try using a petroleum jelly to keep her hands from being chapped. Also try doing mommie-and-daughter manicure days!!! Wash your hands together and soak the...
- I have never personally had to deal with this...But there are a lot of bad habits that little ones pick up...THey say it is out of boredom. When does she usually bite...
- Hello S., my name is D.. My daughter, when she was around the same age, had the same problem. She would bite her nails until they bled, and there were barely any lef...
