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Keep scooter graze on bum cheek covered overnight or let air?

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Everestisthebest · 28/06/2026 22:00

My daughter had a fall today on her scooter where she has grazed the inside of her bum cheek very badly, it's currently bandaged lightly with a sterile bandage..i couldn't use antiseptic or anything as she was screaming in pain after it happened so im worried about it getting infected. I think it will be okay but wondering overnight should I keep it bandaged or let it air out. Currently on holidays also so don't see her being able to go in pool tomorrow either

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oviraptor21 · 28/06/2026 22:02

How old is she?
Is it oozing or starting to scab?
Can you get an antiseptic spray? I'd certainly be trying to get some antiseptic on it now.

Fluteytooting · 28/06/2026 22:04

I would let it air tonight. I think getting in the (chlorinated) pool tomorrow will do it the world of good! Watch out for it oozing.
(I’m not a GP)

Beamsss · 28/06/2026 22:04

I'd put her in the bath to make sure it's clean and let the air at it overnight.

If it's scabbed by morning I wouldn't worry about swimming

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toolioo · 28/06/2026 22:11

Let it air unless it is bad enough to stick to bed sheets

Everestisthebest · 28/06/2026 22:28

I checked the bandage there and i think it is oozing a bit, like its sticking to the bandage a bit.. i don't have antiseptic with me now but could I use a wet wipe to clean it??

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middleagedandinarage · 28/06/2026 22:33

I would let her soak in a warm (can't think of the word but on the cooler side rather than hot) bath for a good while then pat dry with a clean dry towel and leave it open to air over night

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