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What can i use to treat minor scrapes for 2 month old babies? (she sratches herself and has sharp nails).neosporin, betadine?
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Sharp nails!: You may apply neosporin twice a day to the scrapes on your baby. Try using an emery board to file your baby's nails so that the nails aren't sharp enough to scratch herself.
Answered 5/7/2013
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Vaseline / Aquaphor: I recommend using topical petrolatum ointment (vaseline or a brand named aquaphor) this is safe to use and heals scrapes and scratches quickly. Using topical neosporin or betadine increases the risk of developing an allergy later in life. You could also use coconut oil as it has antiseptic properties and will not harm your baby.
Answered 4/16/2015
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