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what can you put on a bad scratch on face on baby?

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bumbly · 24/06/2008 10:41

10 month old scratched face really badle today either nail (?) or book (?)

really red and inflamed and seeping

should i just leave it or is their any savlon equivalent i can put on?

problem is he sleeps face down and is now napping and removing scab that has stiull not properly formed!!

argh! will lo be scarred for life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

argh!!!!!!!

also he bumped head real bad and what can you put on an awful bruise to help?

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WigWamBam · 24/06/2008 10:43

I always used Sudocreme on scratches.

Arnica can help with bruises, so can witch hazel.

hertsnessex · 24/06/2008 10:45

hypericum and calendula cream is fab. you can buy it from here

x

bumbly · 24/06/2008 10:48

thanks - dso you put these products when still seeping, when scabby or when dry and healed?

???

thanks again laods - feeling real low re scracthed face!!!

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WigWamBam · 24/06/2008 10:50

They should all be fine on fresh scratches and bruises.

They all scratch themselves sometimes, bumbly. The only thing you can do is try and keep his nails as short as possible.

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