Re: Two questions: hands in mouth and hip surgery

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my daughter puts her hands and anything else she can get in her mouth constantly

too.

her hands are often very chapped because of it. We were told it is because she

is seeking

more sensory imput and hte mouth is a very sensative part of the body. Even

though she

is 5, we give her teething toys and chewing " p " s and such to atl least try and

keep you

mouth occupied with something other then her hands - thats my only idea, hope it

helps

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carrie, mother of

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> Hi all,

> If you have any advice on the following I'd greatly appreciate it!

> First: Max puts his hand in his mouth constantly. We do have elbow

> spints that will keep his hands out, but then his arms are straight and

> it makes it difficult to do anything else. Any ideas?

> Second: Max is having hip surgery in January - for those of you who

> have gone through this already with your child - is there any advice

> you have to pass on that will make it easier? Anything you remember

> that was helpful or anything we should remember to avoid? Anything

> would be greatly appreciated as we are not looking forward to this at

> all! He is also having hamstring and adductor releases at the same

> time. I'm afraid of him being in pain.

> Thanks a bunch!

> Joanie (Max 8yrs)

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