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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. (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
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[–] [email protected] 24 points 3 months ago (2 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 27 points 3 months ago

Bruh needs condoms

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago

Nah, we're good.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 months ago

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!

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Good point

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago

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

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

True.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago

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

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

Cracked up on this one

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

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