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to be slightly alarmed at this advice

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tomhardyismydh · 14/01/2011 20:04

was reading up on worms as think dd may have them and found advice on a well known uk website stating.

to inspect for worms it is best done in the evening when the child is asleep using a torch. spread childs legs and inspect anus.

Hmm i would not dream of carrying anything so invasive out when my dd was asleep.

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Unwind · 14/01/2011 21:54

WHAT???? Grin

TheProvincialLady · 14/01/2011 21:54

I just got the Ovex? over the counter when I suspected. No noctural arse torching required, and no he wouldn't have slept though it.

TheMonster · 14/01/2011 21:55

sorry.

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tomhardyismydh · 14/01/2011 21:55

unwind im a little alarmed at your envy.

well shes had a thouragh going over this evening, fully awake and concious for nitts and worms, found no evidence of either.

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DuplicitousBitch · 14/01/2011 21:56

i have always been bemused my mners and their magic torches. dd had them recently. an inspection is possible when they are awake. you do have to be quick as they scurry away [boak]

KalokiMallow · 14/01/2011 21:57

Oh god.. you know those threads about strange things children tell their teachers at school? Can you imagine the teachers face on hearing about the slightly unusual way your child was woken up? Grin

Ingles2 · 14/01/2011 21:57

I've done this countless times..my boys have never woken up when I've had a quick look. It literally takes seconds.
so, no nothing to be seriously shocked or worried about.

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tomhardyismydh · 14/01/2011 21:59

well she may be a bit more reasured if I where to use the magic go glow projector Grin

sorry unwind I now see that joke has beed done. [embarrassed]

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TmiEdward · 14/01/2011 21:59

Top and tail then THIMDH?! Grin

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tomhardyismydh · 14/01/2011 22:01

well she handed me the nit letter whilst scratching her arse and its been winding her up all evening.

ill traet her anyway, just waiting to inspect the poo in the morning.

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tomhardyismydh · 14/01/2011 22:03

oh god yeah kalok hadnt thought of that imagine trying to explain that one away whilst ss are alerted.

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ChippingIn · 14/01/2011 22:05

Honest to god 'it's too invasive when she's asleep' she is your child - don't you just do what is best for her?

I don't, in this case, think it's necessary to do it, if you think she has them get some over the counter medicine, dose the family - job done.

However, supposing it was something that needed to be done, I don't see the problem? You do what is BEST for them.

emmyloulou · 14/01/2011 22:05

YABU. They come out at night, and why wake them if they'll sleep through, it takes seconds literally.

ReindeerBollocks · 14/01/2011 22:06

I would look at night, if that's what the advice is.

DS has a fair bit of medical intervention in the night so probably wouldn't notice me doing this - although if he was older I'd warn him first.

I don't get how it is wrong though. You are concerned for your child's wellbeing and this is the best way to tell.

Glad they have neither worms or nits, unpleasant little things (the nits and worms, not the children obviously).

hobbgoblin · 14/01/2011 22:07

It's what you have to do. Obviosuly ask child first. I had to do this on 11 year old DSD. Bless him, he didn't mind.

If bothered by this then you could just dose them up, which seems a little invasive if the drugs are unnecessary.

Booandpops · 14/01/2011 22:07

My dd was screaming an agony in the night when she had them. You can get medicine over the counter. No need for gp

Wash all towels and bedding and get new toothbrushes. The eggs land on them urggh

emmyloulou · 14/01/2011 22:09

"The eggs land on them urggh"

They what

hobbgoblin · 14/01/2011 22:14

We have them in this house ona monthly basis. They get everywhere, checking arse crack is least of your worries. Try peering up your own fadge on the hunt for them. Like I do often. Yuck.

DS sucks his thumb so it's all his fault.

Booandpops · 14/01/2011 22:15

I know but it's true. They are smaller than dust and waft about in your bathroom!

activate · 14/01/2011 22:15

well that's how you find worms

so get the stick out of your own ass and check your daughters like a proper parent

activate · 14/01/2011 22:17

I am far more offended by the wet dusting, hoovering, boilwashing and fingernail cutting

activate · 14/01/2011 22:19

hobgoblin if you are getting them monthly you probably need a far more thorough and effective clean up at next ovex dose

hobbgoblin · 14/01/2011 22:46

There are 4 DC in the house so I have come to accept it as part of primary school days to be honest. Youngest DD has never had them, and it is thumb sucking eldest boy that gets them over and over again, usually followed by me.

I did used to go mad with the wet dusting, etc. but since it hasn't eliminated the problem, just take sensible precautions these days to keep it semi at bay.

I have tried to get school on board but they only seem to worry about nits - probably due to (apparent) higher incidence rate.

I think many people are blissfully unaware of their prevalence.

emmyloulou · 14/01/2011 22:54

TBH with nits and worms nothing worse than parents who don't check when sypmtoms arise and couldn't give a fuck.

It goes around in one big merry go round in class else, especially with very young kids or SN kids it's a mare.

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tomhardyismydh · 14/01/2011 22:56

my dsis had them all the time as a kid, i never remember having them but, it was such a chore to have the tablets all the time. poor dsis, took some stick.

i just hope my mum never inspected me in my sleep....oh the things you learn as a parent. i bet she bloody did.

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