Whole info: 'human' bite marks on face

[Gingerspice]

I hope it is healing fine.

My LO has been bitten several times by children in nursery. She marks very easily and has broken skin before.

It is often the same child, however this child is her best friend and the nursery have never told me who it is but my child has when asked. One of the workers did (naughtily) nod when I said was it actually x who did it because you always say that. despit knowing though I'd never rant at the parents. its not like they were there at the time to control their chil. if nything i symphaphise with the parent and lay blame on the nursery staff as it was during their care it was allowed to happen.

TBH as much as I find it frustrating to have to sign another accident form after she's been bitten again I am just relieved its not me with the child that bites! I'd be mortified if my child kept biting.

Anyway, I would struggle with a nursery that disclosed that type of information given it is clearly just a theory and has not been followed to any of their protocol. Why sit on this and then state they're progressing it, because even if something is in action for it they shouldn't have said anything. Very unprofessional and I'd wonder what they must disclose to other parents which may also be unfounded tbh.

Kids do heal very quickly. I suspect it unlikely that it scars but you could always consider something like bio oil once the wound is sealed as that is meant to help stop scarring.

 

[SiberianLover]

Hi,

I haven't read this whole thread, but I wanted to suggest putting Vitamin E on the bite marks after they are healed to minimize any scarring. Try not to worry. I work with animals and I had my face bitten to where it broke the skin by a shepherd right under my eye, and I have no scar.

Best of luck.

 

[lillyttc]

It seems as if it will scare, on top of that she is taking her thumb nail near that location (top wound) which is in the healing process as i guess it might be itching. Please let know if there are any ideas as to how I can stop her from doing that?

Doctor has given some ointment which is to be massaged on the face to prevent it from severe scar i guess.

 

[Lina]

For the itching put some pure organic coconut oil on it, you can get it at holland &barett.

 

[lillyttc]

Hello,
I though I would update with the latest photo of her face. The scare has become quite better, not as ugly as it was on monday of this week. her face is not the same though. Its at such a prominent location that I think she will have a lot of "what is that" questions all her life.

Thank you all for your reassuring replies. I had pulled her out of the day care. I would say fortunately she is very sick (with normal problems which are generally seen in her age, cold, ear infection etc), so I could get a certificate from the doctor that its better to keep her at home. I will be sending her only after 2 weeks till last week of december when I am extremely busy, and then since my notice period at work has already started, I would have my baby full time for next 1 year from the start of 2013 .

 

[Wriggley]

aw bless her that looked really sore

 

[A1983]

This is a very old thread I know and I cannot see any pictures but can I ask if you lo did scar? The same thing happened to my daughter's face yesterday

 

[biglebowski]

My lo was bitten at a farm play centre a few months ago. He was bitten just at the side of his eye and you could literally count and see each tooth indentation. Thankfully his skin wasn't broken. It was quite swollen for a few hours after and was bruised but there was hardly any mark at all a few days later. It was really heartbreaking to see. Lo got a real fright and talked about it for a good few weeks after. I hope your lo is okay.

 

[A1983]

Thank you for relying and I'm glad your lo is ok! My DD does however have broken skin. ..3 little marks where teeth cut the skin (plus the overall bruise but I know that bit WILL go)

 

[biglebowski]

Your poor lo! She must have gotten such a fright and it would have been sore. Its not about a lo but I was bitten quite forcefully in my shoulder years ago by a client (I work in care), and had to go to hospital as it was pretty awful looking. My skin was broken but the bite was through clothes. I have no mark at all now, and it healed pretty soon after.
Im sure if you keep lo's wound clean, and take the advice of the ladies in the other thread re: vit E there will be no trace. Lo's heal so quickly!! And a good dose of mummy cuddles will do the trick.