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HELP! BLOOD!

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jessicaandrebeccasmummy · 09/03/2006 13:08

Just cut Becky's (19 weeks) nails and she jerked at a crucial time - it is now bleeding and wont stop!

What can i do - have cut a plaster small enough and put on butwill this stop the blood?

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littlerach · 09/03/2006 13:10

Oh, I did this to DD1 when she was 6 months old.

Yes, it will stop, I'd ahve thought. Take the plaster off as soon as you can to help it scab. (according to DD1's ballet etacher?!)

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jellyjelly · 09/03/2006 13:10

hold tissue against fingers quite hard

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WigWamBam · 09/03/2006 13:12

Apply pressure and raise it, if you can, to stop the blood flow.

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fastasleep · 09/03/2006 13:13

I did this to Theo when he was 2 weeks old (he was born with talons!) I held a damp cotton ball on it for ages...he was fine, but I've been scared of nail-clippers ever since!

(I was just cutting Sophia's nails...weird lol)

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jessicaandrebeccasmummy · 09/03/2006 14:30

well it seems to have settled - the fresh air for an hour may have helped!

Will remove the blood soaked plaster whne she lets me near her again

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fastasleep · 09/03/2006 14:36

Awww JARM! I did this to my baby when he was pathetic and tiny and ill in hospital (cringe @ the guilt)... you're not a terrible evil mummy! Promise!

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jessicaandrebeccasmummy · 09/03/2006 14:39

Thanks FA.... im sure she will be fine in a bit, she just isnt loving me much at the moment!!!

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Serendippity · 09/03/2006 14:43

I've done this as well! bled for aaages, plaster did the trick though. Don't worry she'll forgive you...may be a while before she forgives the nail cutters though :)

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jessicaandrebeccasmummy · 09/03/2006 14:44

oh god, im so pleased im not the onyl one who has done it.... i just couldnt believe someone so tiny could bleed so much!