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Any tips to get a 2yo with a sore lip to eat/drink?

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MildDrPepperAddiction · 16/02/2015 19:05

Dd fell today and split her lip. Gp has said to let it heal on its own.

She hasn't eaten since breakfast and is hungry, but she's afraid to eat.

Tried plain foods, straw, offered chocolate, but nothing.

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MildDrPepperAddiction · 16/02/2015 19:06

A straw to drink through, I didn't offer her straw to eat! Grin

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ThreeFrazzledFandangos · 16/02/2015 19:09

Rocket Ice lolly? Might numb it a bit and get some liquid into her at the same time?

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MildDrPepperAddiction · 16/02/2015 19:13

Thanks. That might be a start!

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MERLYPUSSEDOFF · 16/02/2015 20:39

Ice cream or yoghurt.

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MildDrPepperAddiction · 16/02/2015 20:47

Tried jelly and ice cream. First refusal ever!

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MildDrPepperAddiction · 17/02/2015 13:29

Hopeful bump. Still nothing Hmm

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Seeline · 17/02/2015 13:39

Could try using a medicine syringe with more liquid stuff - yogurt, milk, custard.
Sticks of stuff - cucumber, carrot - perhaps she could poke them in her mouth on the other side.

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MildDrPepperAddiction · 17/02/2015 13:44

Syringe is a good idea. I'll need to get DH to get one from the chemist.

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Seeline · 17/02/2015 13:47

You could use one from the calpol bottle Smile

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