The mom is going through some difficult times right now and doesn't seem to care or want to do anything about it. I've tried to talk to her about it and all she says is "that little bast*** won't shut up" I don't think it's normal and she's unwilling to take him to the doctor... should i call Child protective services? Does anyone have any experience with this type of situation? Any advice is greatly appreciated. oh, and before i get the "take him yourself" responses, i tried that but she wouldn't let me take him. she said it will be fine on it's own!
2006-12-26 16:36:51 · 13 answers · asked by Emma T 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
What your friend is doing is child abuse plain and simple. You need to get help for that child ASAP! If the rash has progressed to the point of bleeding there could be a serious underlying infection going on. No wonder he "won't shut up", he's in agony. CPS in most cases won't immediately remove the child from the home unless they see an urgent reason to do so at their inspection, but they can help your friend to get the help she needs to be the mother that poor little boy deserves. It sounds to me like she could at the very least use a few parenting classes and a helping hand. I don't know where you live, but the child abuse reporting hot-line in New York is 1-800-342-3720. I'm sure that if you call them they will be able to give you the number of the appropriate agency in your state. Do the right thing and do not delay!
http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/cps/
2006-12-26 17:04:56 · answer #1 · answered by witch_girl23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That poor baby.
How old is the mother? Is she a single mother? Is there anyone to help her care for the baby?
It sounds as though this mother needs some help. Being a single mother can be very stressful. Don't leave her. Stay and try to help. By helping, you will help her stress and she might be able to see that things are going to be okay.
This type of rash is not going to go away on its own. I would start with bathing the baby and then making sure that he is completely dry before applying any type of ointment and diaper. Babies love to be naked! Let him play and roll around on a clean blanket. This will help to air his bottom out. Next, make sure that his diaper is changed often. However, he will need to be thoroughly cleaned and dried each time. If you call the doctor, he may allow some Tylenol or Motrin for the pain.
If the mother continues to not care for the baby and talks about him with such profanity, you should really think about calling someone. This poor baby cannot take care of himself, nor can he defend himself. He needs you.
Best of luck to you.
2006-12-26 16:49:47 · answer #2 · answered by jstimson4 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ok, supply up employing drugs for a whilst and notice what you're able to do certainly. enable toddler to have bum time (without diaper) at everychange for 5 mintues, sing a music, play a interest and then positioned the diaper back on. additionally enable 20-ninety minutes of bum time during the day. After a bathtub dry all epidermis very o.k.. do no longer use any products that ought to catch moisture. substitute toddler as quickly as he wets himself. do no longer use wipes....yet DO use a cotton textile and heat water to wipe off the stingy and acidic urine and poopies. textile can help, yet you could have an theory a thank you to handle diaper rash the two way. Make a mix of which hazel, lavender oil, aloe vera and calendula extract positioned it in a twig bottle and spray and wipe with each and every substitute (enable bum to dry properly before putting the diaper on). you additionally can purchase bum spray. do no longer use any creams, soaps, perfums, shampoos, etc for the subsequent whilst. maximum suitable treatment, is a splash solar on the bum. pay attention for burns nonetheless (oblique photograph voltaic via a window is good). :D
2016-10-06 01:40:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Omg!! Take the child on her and go home and call child protective services before he ends up DEAD!!
He doesn't deserve a horrible life, let someone with a heart take care of that poor lil guy..Do something ASAP!!! or he will end up DEAD and then ur going to be blaming urself 4 not doing anything!!
Go get him!! Be that poor little guyz hero and angel.awww
2006-12-26 16:43:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
OMG This baby is in pain. He/She needs to see a doctor he'll perscrib a anti fungul cream to help it heal. My daughter got that once and that's what worked. It works really fast. I don't care if she's your friend, what matters is that baby. He/she can't deffend themselves. I had a family member smoking pot in the same rrom as he new baby and leaving it around the house while their abby was crawling and there was no hesitation about calling social sevices on her. She never lost her child but she got the help she need to better care for him. If you were her friend you'd make the call and get her the help that BABY needs. Be there for the baby, he/she is in pain!
2006-12-26 16:48:12 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I'd be on the phone to CPS right now. Rashes don't get like that overnight. It will not be fine and the poor little guy is suffering. She needs help to learn how to care for and care about her child.
2006-12-26 16:40:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like she may be suffering from postpartum depression. The baby is the most important, though, because he is too little to do anything for himself. He needs to be taken to the doctor, given to a friend or relative for at least the time being, and she needs some serious help, whether it is ppd or whatever.
2006-12-26 16:53:47 · answer #7 · answered by Laurie F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh thats so sad. I think I would call child protective services (actually i KNOW I would). no child deserves that. he is a baby. I think i would cry too if i had so bad of a rash i was bleeding. I dont think people like that deserve to be parents. PLEASE dont just brush this off, something needs to be done.
2006-12-26 16:44:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really have to do something about that it is your responsibility to help that poor child. we all have given you great advice you are in a difficult situation but the baby needs help. God help you and baby.
2006-12-26 17:00:32 · answer #9 · answered by m_es_84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WELL IF EVER IN AN EMERGENCY YOU NEED TO CALL 911 OR HAVE A NEIGHBOR CALL FOR YOU. THAT IS ABUSE WHAT IS GOING ON. THE BABY IS IN REALLY BAD PAIN AND NEEDS TO BE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. YOU SHOULD CALL 911.
2006-12-26 16:48:29 · answer #10 · answered by mizzpretti 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋