My kid just stuck his finger in an outlet

[mamaalysson]

I was out of the room and heard him cry. I assumed he fell or hit his head or something. Hugs, kisses, he was fine. But then I noticed my computer was unplugged, and I think he must have been messing with it. I checked his hand, which he had sort of been cradling, and he has a blister on his finger, where I imagine it touched the outlet. This is a new one for me...what do I do? Anything?

[jensriot]

This is a huge fear of mine. I don't have advice, just, omg I'm glad he seems ok!

[mamaalysson]

Nov 23, 2015 16:34:33 GMT -5 jensriot said:

This is a huge fear of mine. I don't have advice, just, omg I'm glad he seems ok!

Seriously!  He's creeping up on 3.  I thought we were clear of the sticking appendages in outlets phase.  We've become lax with the outlet covers because nobody has ever messed with them.  This kid.  Oy.

[jag01]

What a shocking experience for you both! Bet he doesn't do that again. Run it under cold water to treat the burn. He should be just fine.

[Deleted]

Kids, man! Glad he's ok!!

[Deleted]

Yikes! Should be fine at this point...bet he won't do THAT again!

[rosesandpetals]

I remember doing that as a kid. My grandfather was warning me to be careful to not touch the metal prongs while unplugging something and I thought he didn't know what he was talking about. So I intentionally touched them while it was half in the outlet. I don't remember how old I was but definitely old enough to know better. Never did it again, though.

Hope he feels better soon!

[cna]

Nov 23, 2015 16:56:33 GMT -5 jag01 said:

What a shocking experience for you both! Bet he doesn't do that again. Run it under cold water to treat the burn. He should be just fine.

Was the pun intended or accidental?

mamaalysson I'm sure that was scary for both of you but I bet he learned that lesson. My kids always have to learn their lessons the hard way.

[erbear]

Scare the shit out of him. Because, dude. No, don't do that!

[jag01]

Nov 24, 2015 10:30:30 GMT -5 cna said:

Nov 23, 2015 16:56:33 GMT -5 jag01 said:

What a shocking experience for you both! Bet he doesn't do that again. Run it under cold water to treat the burn. He should be just fine.

Was the pun intended or accidental?

mamaalysson I'm sure that was scary for both of you but I bet he learned that lesson. My kids always have to learn their lessons the hard way.

Lame ass and super cheesy, but it was too obvious. 

[mamaalysson]

Nov 24, 2015 18:54:59 GMT -5 jag01 said:

Nov 24, 2015 10:30:30 GMT -5 cna said:

Was the pun intended or accidental?

mamaalysson I'm sure that was scary for both of you but I bet he learned that lesson. My kids always have to learn their lessons the hard way.

Lame ass and super cheesy, but it was too obvious. 

I appreciated it. :-)

[cna]

Nov 24, 2015 19:18:33 GMT -5 mamaalysson said:

Nov 24, 2015 18:54:59 GMT -5 jag01 said:

Lame ass and super cheesy, but it was too obvious. 

I appreciated it. :-)

As did I.

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How's he doing today??

[mamaalysson]

Nov 24, 2015 21:19:58 GMT -5 @itsbritt said:

How's he doing today??

Totally normal, thanks for checking. He has a little blister/burn where he touched the outlet. It seemed to be bothering him yesterday, but today it's fine. I talked to the doctor last night, and he said if he's acting fine, he is fine. I also recovered all of our outlets. Guess we're not done with that phase of baby proofing.

[dizzycooks]

Don't bet on him having learned. My brother did it twice as a child. He wanted to see if another object reacted the same way. The man is lucky to be alive. I'm glad your son is ok.

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Nov 25, 2015 1:55:32 GMT -5 dizzycooks said:

Don't bet on him having learned. My brother did it twice as a child. He wanted to see if another object reacted the same way. The man is lucky to be alive. I'm glad your son is ok.

Yikes!? Kids be crazy.