How to draw out a splinter??

[minx]

My 6 year old little boy has a splinter in his hand and i don't fancy sterilising a needle to tempt it out.... besides, he wouldn't let me do that !!

Anybody have any good natural alternatives that are as painless as possible??

Thanx in advance ............. ;0)

have a good day / night

CHEERS

[Edd S]

boric acid, yes it is painless

[o'miss o'emily]

How bout a tea bag poultice? It has drawing powers.....It worth a try...a very warm tea bag....wish my Mom was alive she knew all the tricks. ?

[ausblue]

if you go to the Chemist, theres a real special pair of tweesers, they are real thin at the point & are so gentle to get the splinter out,no pain..seriously..well in australia...i know because i had this real painful thorn in my finger, & it was so easy to get out...& my neice uses that type for her small kids too..........

[sinic]

soak the child's hand in warm water for several minutes, then dislodge the splinter by massaging the surrounding skin or by gently squeezing the splinter out from the point of entry.

If this method doesn't work, carefully tease the splinter out with a pair of clean, pointed tweezers or a clean needle. Tweezers are often easier to use on young children than a needle. Soak the tweezers or the needle in rubbing alcohol for a few minutes to sterilize it before using. Good Luck

[anika_1984oct]

try some white elmers glue! put it on his hand and let it dry..should come out as a piece of cake

[bellie19752000]

Put him in a bath right before bed(to soften his skin). And get it out with tweezers while hes asleep.

[Lindsey]

My mom used to push it out with her nail, start opposite the open side and push with your nail to work it out of the open end, then pull with tweezers. You can also use a sterile straight razor, but I doubt he would let you do that either...good luck!