So there are 2 things I always keep in my freezer, Ice Pack and Popsicles. I keep the ice pack for the normal bumps and bruises kids get everyday. Evan and Erick went through a time where they just kept biting each other. It was driving me crazy because they had bit marks all over their arms, I was constantly getting the ice pack out for a new bite because really that was the only thing I could do to make it better. Also my kids are always bonking their heads on things so we get the ice pack out for that too.I figure it helps numb it a little so it doesn't hurt as bad and it also helps with the bruising and swelling. And an ice pack is easier to deal with than ice that will just melt and drip all over them.
I keep the popsicles for mouth injuries. I have learned it is so much easier to get a popsicle into their mouth than it is to get them to hold ice up to it. They don't see it as anything medical they just think its a treat and a treat always make you feel better.
About a year ago Evan was all excited to go outside to play and went running to the back door and tripped and face planted into the dog bowls. His lip looked horrible, I thought he might even need stitches. But after some hugs and kisses from mom and an orange popsicle (that you can see in the corner of the picture) things were better.
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