Tiny bits of gravel in a graze

[sheeplikessleep]

Any advice on best way to get it out? DS1 is just 3 and very resistant to us doing anything, but it is hurting him and want to prevent it getting infected.

I know only a minor thing, but I'm sure someone has a trick on this one!

Thanks

[OldLadyKnowsNothing]

Rub gently with an old toothbrush?

[pointydog]

Encourage him to have a nice warm bath? Might help.

[pointydog]

lol @ old lady

[Indith]

Stick him in the bath for a soak, it will come out when the skin gets nice and soft.

[SuePurblybilt]

Flush out with water or a bath

[wrinklyraisin]

Warm baths with a teaspoon of salt in should help the gravel come out by itself over the next few days. You can put a warm flannel on the graze throughout the day too. It shouldn't get infected if you keep the wound clean and use a little antibiotic cream like Germoline. I remember as a kid it was quite fun to pick the scabs off and see little bits of my driveway in them lol.

[sheeplikessleep]

Thanks all for posting. We were going to let him soak in the bath. Hopefully he'll keep his hand in the water (on palm of his hand).

I tried with cotton wool and warm water and he isn't having any of it, I'm having to bribe him to even let me look at it!

[sheeplikessleep]

Can't believe he's got to 3 before I've had to post this query!

Thanks all

[partridge]

honey is the best thing - the cheaper the better...

[southeastastra]

you could try magnesium sulphate on a plaster if it's still stuck

[sheeplikessleep]

honey?
not sure we've got magnesium sulphate.
it's still in the graze, it's hurting him to do anything like clapping.
thanks for posting