Treating a burn? *update post 18* - General Parenting

princessgwynn · 10-24-2009, 07:11 PM

Any suggestions? DS touched the oven door while I was getting dinner out & he is miserable now. I checked it and I know he isn't burned badly at all- holding my hand on the same spot for the same amount of time just got uncomfortable but didn't burn- but with that sensitive baby skin

I ran it under cool water, put an ice pack on it, gave him some tylenol, put aloe & a sock over it. He just still seems miserable. How do I fix this for him??

TheBryTree · 10-24-2009, 07:14 PM

I put butter or mayonnaise on burns. Sounds strange but it helps me

littlebird · 10-24-2009, 07:14 PM

Poor guy!

I burned myself really badly Thursday. I think you've done about all you can do.

oxbarbie06xo · 10-24-2009, 07:26 PM

keep putting ice on it other than that theres not much you can do

settles · 10-24-2009, 07:30 PM

I don't think your suppose to put ice on it, I've always heard soak it in room temp water and if it's just a 1st degree burn.

Am · 10-24-2009, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by TheBryTree

I put butter or mayonnaise on burns. Sounds strange but it helps me

Those can actually make it worse.

Originally Posted by littlebird

Poor guy!

I burned myself really badly Thursday. I think you've done about all you can do.

How's yours doing?

Originally Posted by settles

I don't think your suppose to put ice on it, I've always heard soak it in room temp water and if it's just a 1st degree burn.

No ice. It can further damage the skin. Other than that, I think you've done all you can do. They make some aerosol burn sprays (NO CREAMS) but I'm not sure that they're safe for little ones. If he continues to be uncomfortable, take him to the doctor.

Nickelknack · 10-24-2009, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by CarolinaHokie

Those can actually make it worse.

How's yours doing?

No ice. It can further damage the skin. Other than that, I think you've done all you can do. They make some aerosol burn sprays (NO CREAMS) but I'm not sure that they're safe for little ones. If he continues to be uncomfortable, take him to the doctor.

What she said!

I hope your little guy feels better.

TheBryTree · 10-24-2009, 07:41 PM

figures my method makes it worse! I swear it works for ME.. although I rarely use it... unlike a poor baby I can just push through the burn pain.

poor guy

Am · 10-24-2009, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by TheBryTree

figures my method makes it worse! I swear it works for ME.. although I rarely use it... unlike a poor baby I can just push through the burn pain.

poor guy

It's an old school method. It helps the pain because the creamy substances absorb some of the heat. The problem is that they insulate it and keep the skin exposed to heat for a longer period of time and can do more damage.

TheBryTree · 10-24-2009, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by CarolinaHokie

It's an old school method. It helps the pain because the creamy substances absorb some of the heat. The problem is that they insulate it and keep the skin exposed to heat for a longer period of time and can do more damage.

aah.. I don't use a lot.. maybe that is why it doesn't make it worse for me.. no slathering here... just a dab

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TheBryTree Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: here and there Posts: 23,020 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 83% Longevity: 37%	I put butter or mayonnaise on burns. Sounds strange but it helps me

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settles MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 13,449 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 70% Longevity: 32%	I don't think your suppose to put ice on it, I've always heard soak it in room temp water and if it's just a 1st degree burn.

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TheBryTree Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: here and there Posts: 23,020 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 83% Longevity: 37%	figures my method makes it worse! I swear it works for ME.. although I rarely use it... unlike a poor baby I can just push through the burn pain. poor guy