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The great snot debate- to wipe or not to wipe?

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BiffChipsandKippers · 24/01/2023 19:04

DD, nearly 3 has an awful cold. Snot constantly streaming down her face, bloodshot eyes, cough... the works. Wiping get nose constantly is making it really sore (skin becoming very red and tender, she's crying everytime it's wiped).

I'm a wipe it once every hour/thirty minutes type whereas DH would do it every 5. At pick up for my elder DS from after school activity the volunteer ran off immediately to find a tissue and wiped her nose (they do know her in another context so not a weird overstep by any means) and I couldn't help but feel a bit judged. I had wiped it when we left the house which is approx 8 minutes away.

AIBU?

YANBU- continue to wipe at frequent intervals but don't overdo it
YABU- wipe it more often you neglectful grunt

Also, if IABU, any tips on what to use/how to wipe to prevent it getting so sore??

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JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 24/01/2023 22:37

Poor child. Wipe her nose. It makes me heave to see kids with snotty noses. Especially when it runs over their mouth 🤮

Use tissues with balm - it makes a massive difference.

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