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Bad mommy :(

NavyMrsOTNavyMrsOT member
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I accidentally got LOs skin when clipping nails! :( it's bleeding and I'm trying to put pressure but it's like wrestling an alligator! I washed it but of course he's touching everything at this nasty hotel so I'm worried. Do I attempt a bandaid? Wash every so often? Stop freaking out?
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Re: Bad mommy :(

  • momofmanyinthemittenmomofmanyinthemitten member
    No bandaid-it'll end up in his mouth. I've cut this LO twice with the clippers, but never with my older two :(  He'll be fine. It's harder on you than it is for him.
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  • ambarnett1ambarnett1 member
    I cut lo every time I clip his nails. He is just a squirmy wormy and it happens. If you have any aquaphor or vaseline dab that on and it will help with the bleeding.

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  • MamaFantasticMamaFantastic member
    If you want to cover the cut you can pull out (buy?) a pair of newborn mittens.
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  • Laroo0220Laroo0220 member
    I did this and felt awful so i understand. We did a bandaid with neosporin and clean sock over it bc it would not stop bleeding
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  • RedDawnsRevengeRedDawnsRevenge member
    I've done it 3 times now to this child. I'm going back to using adult clippers!
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  • LaurStar25LaurStar25 member
    Happened to me too and I even called the dr. over it.  I felt horribly guilty for days (can you tell I'm a new mom?).  I was so traumatized by cutting his finger that now my husband has to bite my son's nails off for me because I'm even scared I'll accidentally bite his finger.  However, I AM a tad neurotic.
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  • NavyMrsOTNavyMrsOT member
    Thanks ladies. He was unphased but I felt terrible because it just kept bleeding! We have washed it a few times and I was able to put pressure on it during a feeding. Thanks for allowing the FTM freak out :)
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  • nicole mackenzienicole mackenzie member
    LaurStar25 said:

    Happened to me too and I even called the dr. over it.  I felt horribly guilty for days (can you tell I'm a new mom?).  I was so traumatized by cutting his finger that now my husband has to bite my son's nails off for me because I'm even scared I'll accidentally bite his finger.  However, I AM a tad neurotic.

    I didn't think you were supposed to chew their nails?

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  • kimberpookimberpoo member

    Aw it will be ok! I agree with pp's - just give it a wash and leave it be. Make sure to keep it clean and dry for a few days.

    I use these clippers (NOT the file though): https://www.amazon.com/Safety-1st-Sleepy-Baby-Clipper/dp/B001579YRM  and I love them! they are fantastic. I clip when LO has fallen asleep on me after feeding.

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  • pineconeypineconey member
    Yeah my kid's hands have bled more than once. They heal fast and it's better than him scratching his eyes out with those talons...

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  • Teresa1896Teresa1896 member
    Hold a napkin or towel over the cut until it stops bleeding. It will be fine. Heads and hands bleed like a mutha.
    And relax. Your kid won't be in therapy because you cut their cuticle. :-)

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  • baileymama3baileymama3 member
    I did the same thing on day 4...twice. I cried. He cried. A little neosporin and we both survived! I would add the mittens now though! It's ok mama!!
     
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