Parenting Tip (dad of 8). Band-aids. Keep a lot of them and use them for ANYTHING. No justification necessary. You want one? You got it.

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RamblingPanda@lemmynsfw.com · 26 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Dad of 8? Do you need a band-aid?

eran_morad@lemmy.world · 28 pts · 2y
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Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 7 pts · 2y

Nah, we're good.

silverdraco@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 2y

So true. We give our 9 year old a pack for Xmas each year. She’s usually at the end of the line when the next Xmas rolls around. I’ve put bandaids on tummies that feel sick. Win!

morphballganon@lemmynsfw.com · 11 pts · 2y (3 replies)

Trying to teach kiddo that putting a bandaid on only to take it off a few minutes later is a waste. Not having success with that one.

Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 8 pts · 2y (2 replies)

I know. Gentle reminders that it needs to stay on to work, buy cheaper bandaids if necessary (but I think the cheap plastic ones always give the child a loose edge to pick. I really like the fabric ones, and I buy store brand), but keep using them.

Somehow the child gets a feeling of being cared for, and stays there as a reminder that you care.

Tot@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y

My 2 year old treats them like stickers but for any pain she has. Or just to stick on her forehead.

morphballganon@lemmynsfw.com · 1 pts · 2y

Good point

francisfordpoopola@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y (2 replies)

True.

francisfordpoopola@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Pro tip... Don't buy shitty bandages. Go straight up Band Aid or Nexcare. I actually prefer Nexcare.

Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 5 pts · 2y

I'm committed to the fabric ones for sure. No plastic.

shalafi@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y

To add: Get hydro-seal bandaids. Game changing for healing. You will thank me later.

user91@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y

Cracked up on this one