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| catscharm74 |
Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 8:35:11 PM
Well, it's official- my son takes after his dad!! He is always whacking something on his body and getting a 23 month old to put an ice pack on the bump is like chasing a chicken!!!
I read about salves and ointments that you can put on for bruising, but what could I use on his face? He got whacked in the eye and cheek today (And of COURSE I have a doc's appointment tomorrow- can't wait for the stares!!) Anyone have any ideas??
Thanks.
Cheers,
Heather |
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| Patty MorningRamble |
Posted - Jan 21 2008 : 6:09:42 PM
We use Swedish bitter for bruising, but not on the eye. Easy brusining can be due to a lack of Vit c in the diet, just a thought.
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| Annab |
Posted - Jan 21 2008 : 4:18:48 PM
I echo kissmekate and the Burt's Bees Res-Q ointment. It contains Comfrey. Comfrey/comfrey root is a healng powerhouse. Also called boneset.
Great for minor cuts and bruises!
It's supposed to heal so fast some caution against using it on deep cuts for fear the cut will heal over too quickly and cause an abscess.
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 06:53:41 AM
Farm at Coventry stuff is great! I use the rose cream for my face.
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| GaiasRose |
Posted - Jan 16 2008 : 9:39:44 PM
i too can tout arnica!!!! we have a couple of tubes for my accident prone family!
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| amyartgirl |
Posted - Jan 16 2008 : 5:27:46 PM
I can attest to Arnica oil too. I like to mix it w/ lavender essential oil that I get at my local natural food Co-Op. I also like the Burt's Bees Res-Q onitment too.
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jan 16 2008 : 5:25:10 PM
Arnica!! That is what is in the bump and bruise balm I like so much!! I couldn't think of the name!! How does his face look by now??
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| lmillward |
Posted - Jan 16 2008 : 4:42:18 PM
Arnica gel will take the bruises right out! I have a blood condition that makes me bruise easily and it works wonders!
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| greyghost |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 06:45:20 AM
Some herbal salve with Calendula would be great. I don't know for sure where you can get it, I'm going to start growing Calendula this year so I can make my own. I bought some from a local girl, but she isn't selling anything other than locally, ever. It really works wonders though.
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| Hideaway Farmgirl |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 06:14:49 AM
One of the farmgirls posted about a week or so ago, showing an items she makes; it's a rice filled boo-boo wrap in cute fabric that you keep in the freezer until needed. It had a cute name but I am forgetting it right now. Anyway, it looked like just the ticket for getting the little ones to keep the cold pack on a little longer. Hopefully they will post it again here for you. Poor little guy...
Jo
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| kissmekate |
Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 10:22:35 PM
Burt's Bees Res-Q Ointment works on bruises and minor cuts too.
You can buy that at your local health food store, Target , Walgreen's-but you probably knew that.
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 9:46:11 PM
Oh..ow!!! On the face you will have to be careful of course, around the eyes...but I LOVE Farm At Coventry's bump and bruise balm (blueeggbabe here) www.farmatcoventry.com I am the queen of "fence bruises" on my upper arms...and it helps heal them up fast.
My second son was always bruised or had a fat lip when he was little..that poor kid fell constantly..it was embarrassing to take him to town!!
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