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My 9 month old cut his hand the other day. It was not a serious cut, but it was almost bad enough that we considered putting on a band-aid. We decided not to put a band-aid on his hand because we didn't think he would leave it alone. And we were worried that if he did manage to pull it off, he would probably try to eat it and possibly choke on it.

This led me to wonder, how do you get a baby to keep a band-aid on?

edited Feb 21 at 14:31

asked Feb 21 at 12:34

cat_g
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Bandaid = plaster in the UK – Phil Seller Feb 21 at 14:08

Thanks for the "translation" Phil Seller! – cat_g Feb 21 at 14:32

mkcoehoorn · Accepted Answer · 2010-02-21 14:11:24Z UTC

You could try applying the Band-aid then securing it with medical tape. It would make it more difficult for your child to pull it off.

Or you could try using liquid Band-aid. (You can find it at the bottom of this page.) It creates a seal over the wound that stops bleeding and prevents bacteria from getting in. And there is nothing for your child to pull at to remove.

Phil Seller · Answer 2 · 2010-02-21 14:16:36Z UTC

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My son is allergic to plasters/ Band-aids so if the cut is bad enough i use a dry dressing covered by a cotton bandage.

answered Feb 21 at 14:16

Phil Seller
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Good point. My husband is allergic to the adhesive in most band-aids. So my son might be too. – cat_g Feb 21 at 14:34

Band-aids and babies

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