Baby scolded by boiling water. Please help.

[JessyG]

Been thinking about you and you baby today. big hugs and really hope she is doing well.

 

[A1983]

Just leaving hospital after we noticed leaking through bandage. Biobrane still completely stuck down and it looked a bit better already! The nurse said it's good it's still stuck down and looks like it's healing well. She said the fluid is normal leakage as skin heals but to come in anytime. I asked her if the Biobrane continues to stay on is it very likely a graft wont be needed and she said no. I feel a bit better and relieved, but still early days xx

 

[A1983]

Ps-twighlight I've just read your post, thank you for sharing your story-you sound like a very strong woman. I also think that im lucky worse did not happen and im sure my anger will turn to acceptance one day for what did happen

 

[Googiepie]

Aww poor little baby. I'm so sorry you guys are going through this. I hope LO heals well. I don't really have any advice, I feel so bad for your LO. As a previous poster stated, i imagined something small but when I saw the picture I would be fuming with the person. How could they be so careless?!!

 

[deafgal]

If your mom react quickly and took her to an emergency ...and was honest to you what happen, I would cut her some slack (maybe not totally as she did not think plus she did not believe she did anything wrong)


unless it was you who took care of everything.

 

[A1983]

There were first aiders there thankfully-she even told them to stop with the cold water as she wasn't liking it (*ffs how can anyone be THAT stupid) they carried on until the ambulance crew arrived. All she did was the damage, then rip her tights off. I know there are ppl who are thinking I shouldn't be so harsh but 1) im 100% about Nia atm, no one else, 2) when you see your baby how I saw her, plus dosed up on diamorphine and can't open her eyes from the swelling of tears alone and all you can hear is 'it wasn't my fault, they didn't screw the cap on properly' and then learn how the flask came into contact with your baby-HER DECISION not accident 3) she has history 4) seeing your baby be put under GA and everything else such as last night's dash to the unit because of leaking wounds which is an hour away...your are not going to cut them any slack.

Nia's still happy and amazing-were going to take her out today as her other (sensible and safety aware) grandparents are visiting x

 

[Sarahcake]

Can't stop thinking about you and your beautiful baby girl fluid leakage is normal with healing skin so try not to worry too much I had venous ulcers on my leg and they were weepy, which I was told was a good thing as it means it's doing something towards healing

I don't blame you whatsoever for being pissed off, id be savage if it was my mum who did this to my precious baby xxx

 

[fatandlumpy]

I cannot think of what I'd do to my Mother if she did this.

She's probably feeling so guilty and terrible though, but if she isn't.... then there's definitely something wrong with her.

 

[Googiepie]

There were first aiders there thankfully-she even told them to stop with the cold water as she wasn't liking it (*ffs how can anyone be THAT stupid) they carried on until the ambulance crew arrived. All she did was the damage, then rip her tights off. I know there are ppl who are thinking I shouldn't be so harsh but 1) im 100% about Nia atm, no one else, 2) when you see your baby how I saw her, plus dosed up on diamorphine and can't open her eyes from the swelling of tears alone and all you can hear is 'it wasn't my fault, they didn't screw the cap on properly' and then learn how the flask came into contact with your baby-HER DECISION not accident 3) she has history 4) seeing your baby be put under GA and everything else such as last night's dash to the unit because of leaking wounds which is an hour away...your are not going to cut them any slack.

Nia's still happy and amazing-were going to take her out today as her other (sensible and safety aware) grandparents are visiting x

You have every right to be harsh with her. I mean, I look at those pictures and am sad and furious for you. Why would anyone put hot water near a baby?! I don't know what I would do if my mom did that especially if she was unapologetic about it. I really hope for a quick and well recovery for your little girl.

 

[MrsPear]

Just leaving hospital after we noticed leaking through bandage. Biobrane still completely stuck down and it looked a bit better already! The nurse said it's good it's still stuck down and looks like it's healing well. She said the fluid is normal leakage as skin heals but to come in anytime. I asked her if the Biobrane continues to stay on is it very likely a graft wont be needed and she said no. I feel a bit better and relieved, but still early days xx

Yeah burns do leak loads, Joni's did too- so it's great that you're doing a protein (and other nutrient) rich diet as that is all being lost in the fluid. I'm glad everything is going okay. Got my fingers crossed that you won't need any more intervention.

 

[beautifulpack]

That looks horrific!!!! My concern is the pain..is that being managed???? When I was 2 years old, I went to to the stove (electric) and put my entire hand over one of the burners..it was red hot and that fascinated me apparently...My hand recovered nicely but def extremely scary for my mother. I will send prayers your way for a speedy recovery for your baby.

 

[A1983]

Thank you mrspear-your son's burn and treatment sounds so similar to my DD's and with his no need for gratfing im hoping she follows suit x

 

[KayBea]

i dont know what to say & i have no advice at all but i hope she recovers 100% and asap!!

thinking of you!! please keep us updated xx

 

[Berri]

What a trooper your little girl is, very brave indeed. I can't even imagine that happening, such a nightmare but you're totally right to focus on your daughter and what she needs right now.

I don't have any first hand experience with burns but has anyone mentioned hyperbaric treatment to you? I had a non healing wound after surgery a few years ago and they wanted to do a skin graft but I wasn't keen so they said I could try hyperbaric (it's oxygen therapy). It was great, healed the wound right up in about 10-15 sessions.

Only reason I mention it is that there were quite a few burns patients in there with me and they were getting good results. Not sure if it would be right for your LO but just wanted to mention it as I was so grateful someone mentioned it to me

 

[A1983]

I shall look it up and ask them if grafting becomes inevitable, thank you Berri

 

[Nela]

Goodness, poor you guys. It made my own heart leap and tears flow... Gosh. Not excusing this at all, but the damn flasks are extremely popular here. Older generations pretty much always used this, my own MIL included and she she told me I should put one in the moses basket... I forbid anyone to use them because of that exact fear of it leaking or being too hot against the kiddo.

Biggest hugs to you both and know that I am wishing your kiddo a very quick and full recovery!

 

[jd83]

Oh my goodness, that looks awful! Poor little girl I'd be furious with your mom, too, especially with an excuse about the top not being screwed on right??? Okay, the issue is more that it was even put in a place that could have that happen. If I get a coffee while out, I don't put it in the stroller carrier, I hold it. Those carriers are wobbly, and that could EASILY happen, as it did to your lo. I'm sure she feels awful, but putting the blame on the cup isn't accepting how this happened. If it were me, I'd have to distance myself from her until I was able to think logically, not through massive anger, to have a conversation about it with her. And she'd need to admit that what she had done was unacceptable. IF she didn't, I wouldn't be able to trust her with my baby without me there to supervise. Even with admitting it being wrong, I still think it would take me a long time to trust again with such a severe injury.

Hugs. I sure hope your lo continues to do well with the burn treatment. My DH has had some bad burns from welding at work, and usually after completing the burn ointment phase, they recommend him to put vitamin E on it. He buys the gel caplets, cuts them open, and spreads it on the burns. It definitely helps them heal with minimal scarring.

 

[deafgal]

Goodness, poor you guys. It made my own heart leap and tears flow... Gosh. Not excusing this at all, but the damn flasks are extremely popular here. Older generations pretty much always used this, my own MIL included and she she told me I should put one in the moses basket... I forbid anyone to use them because of that exact fear of it leaking or being too hot against the kiddo.

Biggest hugs to you both and know that I am wishing your kiddo a very quick and full recovery!

I am guessing flask is similar to Thermos (i am from the Southern Appalachian so its not a term I am used to)why are they popular? What do they use the hot water for? (For us, we sometimes eat soup for lunch)

 

[rebeccalouise]

oh my gosh, my heart goes out to you & your little one I don't blame you for not wanting to talk to that family member, I'd be feeling exactly the same. I hope it heals fully and quickly.

 

[Miss Vintage]

Your poor baby girl, I really hope it continues to heal well and she won't have to have a skin graft. I don't blame you for being angry with your mum, especially if she's not even willing to accept responsibility. So sorry you are having to go through this