Worried about bruising

[worriedmummy9]

My DD 2 had a tantrum very early this morning. By trying to keep her in bed I think I've caused a bruise on her leg. I'm absolutely devastated as I would never deliberately hurt her. Now I'm worrying myself silly I will need to tell nursery which is no problem but I'm worried I will get in trouble. Any advise please?

Stop worrying. She was far more likely to have given it herself having had a tantrum.

I have a 2 year old. He’s forever getting random bruises.

Thank you for saying that. I really am trying to keep calm. Just the bruise is quite big and clearly looks like a finger mark on part of it 😫

Bruises happen... toddlers are always covered in them. But if you've held your child so tightly to stop them getting of bed that you've bruised them, then you've been way too rough.

Children are testing, 2 year olds can be very frustrating but you need to find other ways to deal with your toddlers behaviour. A lot of 'issues' really aren't worth a battle. You're both going to end up upset and long term it's going to make very little difference to a child's actions. If you're struggling to find effective parenting methods then a phone call to your HV might help, they might be able to give you some pointers.

They will be much more concerned if you don’t tell them about the bruise.

I managed to give my daughter obvious fingermark shaped bruises the other week as I grabbed her forcefully by the arm to stop her tumbling down the stairs. These things happen, I really doubt a one off would raise any concerns.

@fannyanney yes I completely agree I was too rough and I'll ensure that never happens again. I am very aware of how awful it looks. I'm just worried that I'll get in trouble.

I know I have to report it to them, I'd never not tell them what happened.