Monday, April 14, 2008

Hospital goo

Any tricks for getting the goo from the edge of bandages off of sensitive skin? Emma and Micah both have some and soaping, soaking, scrubbing, and waiting it out a few haven't worked. I'll break out the rubbing alcohol next diaper change. And if that doesn't work? Oh- and I'd like to leave the skin INTACT :) Thanks!
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  1. AnonymousApril 14, 2008 at 3:17 PM

    I have some of those adhesive removal wipes just for that purpose. We had that trouble after Carter's surgeries. I actually just came across them Saturday. I'll be glad to bring them by, just let me know :)

    Angie

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  2. ChristinaApril 14, 2008 at 3:24 PM

    For Kallie's stickies from her site changes we use alcohol pads to remove it gently rub over and over and it just rolls off the skin..atleast for Kallie it does.

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  3. triciaApril 14, 2008 at 3:25 PM

    I would try olive oil first, and dishwashing soap (like Dawn) second. :)

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  4. AnonymousApril 14, 2008 at 3:32 PM

    Adhesive removal wipes do the best. Get Angie to bring them by...they are great.

    Jan

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  5. Carson's MomApril 14, 2008 at 3:40 PM

    They have pads of removal that you can use. They are a little harsh, but they do seem to work.

    Kayla

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  6. KristenApril 14, 2008 at 4:32 PM

    Baby oil works too...

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  7. AnonymousApril 14, 2008 at 6:43 PM

    I second the baby oil :)

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  8. Our Story: ContinuedApril 14, 2008 at 7:07 PM

    We get these fabulous adhesive removes pads from Darah's cardiologist. If you email me your address, mckenna [at] themomcrowd [dot] com, I can mail you some to keep on hand. They work with one wipe and we have another appointment with our cardiologist coming up, so I can give you my stash and reload next time we go in!!

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  9. Mommy to those Special KsApril 14, 2008 at 8:33 PM

    I was going to recommend remove wipes too... they smell horrible but they work great!

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  10. AnonymousApril 14, 2008 at 8:52 PM

    My MIL swears by baby oil... so I was gonna suggest that.

    Natalie

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  11. MeredithApril 14, 2008 at 9:00 PM

    Well, Emma's thigh now smells like beautiful lavender baby oil... but the goo remains. I do like the smell tho! I didn't get to the alcohol yet, then I'll be ringing up Angie for those wipes! Things got a little busy here tonight. I'm sure you can't IMAGINE that happening at our house :) But the goo will wait until tomorrow!
    Thanks for all the ideas!
    Meredith

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  12. SarahApril 17, 2008 at 3:23 PM

    After they've been in the bath for a little while, either just use a washcloth to gently scrub it off or use rubbing alcohol. Worked for our little girl.
    Sarah

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